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SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN THE SCIENCES

This guide outlines essential steps and strategies for students seeking success in the sciences. It emphasizes the importance of developing clear academic and career goals, creating actionable plans, and utilizing resources, such as study skills workshops and academic counseling. Key topics include course requirements for health professions, effective time management, exam preparation techniques, and the value of building networks through mentorship and academic organizations. By following these guidelines, students can overcome obstacles, enhance their learning experiences, and ultimately achieve their academic aspirations.

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SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN THE SCIENCES

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  1. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN THE SCIENCES Susana C. Sandoval, M.A.T. Jose J. Rea, M.A. UC Irvine

  2. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • FIRST THINGS FIRST! • DECIDING WHAT YOU WANT • DEVELOPING A PLAN OF ACTION • BE PRO-ACTIVE

  3. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • WORK HARD • WORK SMART • WORK EFFECTIVELY • RISE ABOVE THE STUMBLING BLOCKS • BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE • ENJOY THE JOURNEY: CHALLENGES &SUCCESSES

  4. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL PLAN WITH COUNSELOR TOOLS

  5. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES LEARN REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH PROFESSION; EXAMPLE-PRE MED -- 2 YRS BIOLOGY WITH LAB, *include biochemistry • 1 YR GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH LAB, • 1 YR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY WITH LAB, • 1 YR PHYSICS WITH LAB, • MATH WILL VARY—RECOMMEND 1 YR COMBINATION OF CALCULUS & STATS • DIVERSITY OF COURSES IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES TOOLS

  6. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • LEARN POLICY IN YOUR MAJOR AND UNIVERSITY • BUILD A REALISTIC SCHEDULE Know pre requirements for the sciences TOOLS AS YOU PROGRESS WORKLOAD WILL INCREASE & YOU WILL ADD TOOLS TO BOX

  7. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • Attend study skills workshops at your university, most provide this academic support service STUDY SKILLS

  8. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION • GOAL SETTING – PRIORITIES Have a daily, weekly, monthly planner of all activities, academic and non academic • TIME MANAGEMENT Planner mandatory, build in tutoring, professor office hours, clinical experience, and time to do a non academic activity such as swimming, salsa dancing, other-work, house keeping, family visits

  9. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • NOTE-TAKING - take lecture notes and make summary sheets of lecture • TEXTBOOK READING - take notes as you read material, rewrite notes as you review textbook and select most important topics and the application of the knowledge presented • MEMORY & CONCENTRATION • PROBLEM SOLVING - writing summary of notes from lecture will be helpful in solving problems on exams

  10. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • EXAM PREPARATION Lecture notes, summary sheets, rewriting of notes from readings, and study groups will be helpful; also meet with course discussion group and professor office hours to clarify points, attend review sessions, appropriate sleep & proper nutrition are key factors • VOCABULARY BUILDING - this is constant

  11. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • STUDY GROUPS —after you have read material/taking notes, studied lecture notes – re wrote lecture notes with summary of important points---study group discussion will help you internalize and reinforce information and problem solving skills, • TUTORING—most successful students use dept. tutoring in the sciences; and also becoming a tutor is great preparation for the MCAT, DAT, OAT, & OTHER EXAMS

  12. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • LA TIMES - DAILY • NEW YORK TIMES • NEWSWEEK • ATLANTIC MONTHLY • NEW YORKER READ OUTSIDE OF YOUR COURSES

  13. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • DEVELOP NETWORKS BY CONNECTING TO: • COUNSELORS • PROFESSORS • RESEARCH - key in building your analytical and problem solving skills in the sciences, plus communication skills in working with the research team “FIND A MENTOR”

  14. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES MEDICAL SCHOOL CONTACTS • NEXT CONFERENCE AT: • STANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, • FEB 9TH 2008 • http://summa.stanford.edu/

  15. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • SPECIALISTS/ATTEND SCIENTIFIC SEMINARS — AT YOUR SCHOOL THAT WILL ADD TO YOUR SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE – AND AWARENESS OF ISSUES; EXAMPLE – A SEMINAR ON STEM CELL RESEARCH. IF YOU ARE NOT AT A FOUR YEAR SCHOOL ---YOU CAN ALWAYS GO TO THE WEB OF THE CLOSEST UC CAMPUS AND LOOK UP DATES FOR SCIENTIFIC SEMINARS AND EVENTS. SCIENCE & PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS

  16. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • CLUBBING – STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS---CCM/ Chicanos for Community Medicine is a great resource, honor societies as well • KEY - FIND A MENTOR/S

  17. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES ADD TO YOUR ACADEMIC TOOL BOX *SUMMER PROGRAMS & INTERNSHIPS *NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH: http://www.training.nih.gov UROP/Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program AT UCI www.urop.uci.edu *APPLY FOR EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAMS

  18. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • ORGANIZATIONS: • ANNUAL BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE FOR MINORITY STUDENTS www.abrcms.org • SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHICANOS & NATIVE AMERICANS IN SCIENCE www.sacnas.org *AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE www.aaas.org

  19. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • COMMUNITY SERVICE • MUST ESTABLISH SOLID CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES • STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS – ORAL & WRITING

  20. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES • FAMILY • FRIENDS – POSITIVE PEOPLE IS KEY • MONEY – KEEP A GOOD BUDGET • TRANSPORTATION • OTHER, ON GOING SUPPORT SYSTEM ISSUES TO RESOLVE: PART OF THE JOURNEY AND ALWAYS EVOLVING

  21. SETTING A FOUNDATION FOR THE SCIENCES “SIEMPRE ADELANTE” Yes – I can do it! Building the solid science foundation is key in moving your academics & career dream forward

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