How to Study in Medical School [Paperback]

M.D., Armin Kamyab (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 2008

How to Study in Medical School provides a thorough and comprehensive method for studying the Basic Sciences in medical school and leaves no detail behind. Dr. Kamyab's unique system of studying is an effective study process that not only helps you understand the material and stay-up-to date, but also helps you retain the information for your medical school tests, your licensing examinations, your clinical rotations, and beyond. Unlike similar books written by authors with Education Degrees or PhD Professors, this is one of the few books in its class that is written by a Medical School graduate. It is therefore written by an author who has gone through the process, and knows how to study effectively and succeed in Medical School. If you are starting medical school and are serious about succeeding, pick up your copy today!

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About the Author

Armin Kamyab, M.D., is currently a General Surgery resident. He tutored extensively through all four years of medical school covering every subject. Dr. Kamyab is known at his medical school campus not only for his great love for teaching and helping his colleagues, but more importantly for his ability to effortlessly absorb the wealth of information presented, as well as his uncanny ability to conquer all examinations, including the standardized licensing examinations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434389308
• ISBN-13: 978-1434389305
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Shortest and Best, May 22, 2009

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Joao Miguel Oliveira (Portugal) - See all my reviews
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Armin's How to Study in Medical School is one of the shortest books I ever read on how to study, which is great because that means it focus on what works. The book should be read early in medical school, preferably even before medical school, because it focus on continuous work and it may be hard to keep up with Armin's strategy if you are in third year and want to catch up.

Although the book is very good there are some areas that could be improved. For example, he emphasizes that you should use your own notes with your own note-taking style. At this point, however, it would be helpful to explore different note taking styles and strategies to help guide those of us who haven't found out their style yet.

If you are trying to excel in medical school this is the book to get. Follow Armin's strategy and you are sure to ace not only your tests but the USMLE. On the other hand, if you want to breeze through medical school and prefer fun over great grades, the strategy is probably too much trouble for you.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great summary of, literally, how to study in med school, June 6, 2009

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C. Chang (MD United States) - See all my reviews
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Very short read, which makes the price a little steep, but the advice and information given more than makes up for that. A must-read for med students before starting medical school. It helped me pull my grades up after struggling the first semester. And as they always tell you in medical school, what's another $15 in light of the rest of your loans? A great investment!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice? Probably. Worth the money? Probably not., December 11, 2009

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The author, apparently a star in medical school (Ross University if it makes a difference), lays out his strategy for success in this slim book. He explains that he was asked so often for his secret to acing med school exams that he decided to write a book. However, a blog post may have been more appropriate given the paucity of content. The equation for success boils down to "Take excellent notes" + "Don't go to sleep until your notes are complete" + "Study these condensed notes on weekend" + "Tutor others if possible" = Top of your class. While this is sound advice (if a bit simplistic), you can almost sense the author stretching to reach 100 pages when the meat of the book could be easily distilled to 10 pages.

Bottom line: This book is worth reading but leaves you feeling that you didn't get your money's worth.