If you are studying to become an Occupational Therapist (OTR), then the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is in your future. Being an OT is an important and life-changing allied health...
Why Do Students Use Picmonic and Sketchy? 10 Reasons Why Both Help Students Learn More in Less Time
Over the past 7 years since Picmonic entered the market as the very first visual picture-mnemonic learning tool for medical students, students have told us in our quarterly feedback surveys what helps them the most...
Are You Ready to Pass the NPTE? Make Sure You’re Thoroughly Prepared
If you’re on the path to becoming a Physical Therapist, then the NPTE or National Physical Therapy Exam is one of the last steps in your journey. You’ve put in countless hours during PT school and throughout your...
Seeking Acceptance when Applying to Medical School
As any medical school applicant knows, the MCAT is only the first step in a very long journey. Applying to medical school is dotted with various milestones that students need to reach by certain (made up but effective)...
Make the Most of Your Time With These Study Tips
Whether you are just getting started studying for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or are ramping up studying efforts as you get closer to the end of your Occupational Therapy (OT) program, there is something...
Nursing School Myths You Can Totally Ignore
Chances are you’ve seen more than a couple of medical dramas or movies before deciding to enroll in nursing school. (Yeah, we’re Grey’s Anatomy fans too!) So, you have a picture in your mind of what nursing school is...
How to Use Active Recall Studying Methods to Get the Most from Your Study Sessions
With a myriad of study methods available to students, you may have wondered: Am I getting the most out of my study sessions? Traditionally, students are taught to read and re-read the textbook, highlight words and...
Reduce Step 1 Anxiety by Preparing the Mind and Body
The USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 1 exam is likely at the forefront of every new medical student’s mind. This exam assesses the student’s understanding of and ability to apply scientific...
Failing Med School: Tips to Succeed as a Med Student
A lot is at stake once you are accepted into medical school. You’ve probably dreamed of becoming a doctor for years, and now you’ve made it to one of the final steps. Yet your fear of failing out of medical school is...
Fundamentals of Nursing: Communication – Sbar-r
SBAR or SBAR-R is an acronym widely used in the healthcare industry to communicate a handful of necessary information between healthcare professionals quickly and effectively. Miscommunication happens a lot in our day...
