Sample Study Calendar
- Week 4
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Day 22
Endocrine System
Objective
Assignments
Source
Details
Est. Time
Histology of Endocrine System
Chapter 13
BRS Embryology
Review structure of endocrine organs, and use an atlas for additional pictures.
1 hr
Physiology
Chapter 7
BRS Physiology
Know hormonal axes
2.5 hrs
Insulin and oral hypoglycemics
Chapter 26
Lippincott's Pharmacology
Know different types of insulin and their half lives. Know classes of oral hypoglycemics and side effects.
1.5 hrs
Steroid Hormones
Chapter 27
Lippincott's Pharmacology
1 hr
Clinical Vignettes
Volume 1: Cases 25-38
Underground Clinical Vignettes - Patho-physiology
Good opportunity for group review.
2 hr
EXAM
Body Systems III - Test 1
Board Simulator Series - Body Systems Review
Tough questions, but great explanations. Well worth the time to push yourself a bit and solidify the material you've learned.
1.5 hrs
Day 23
Nervous System
Objective
Assignments
Source
Details
Est. Time
Embryology of Head, Neck, & Nervous System
Chapter 4
BRS Embryology
Know branchial arches/clefts and their derivatives. Understand the transition from neural plate to mature CNS. Know fate of neural crest cells.
1.5 hrs
Head & Neck Anatomy
Chapter 14
High Yield Gross Anatomy
1.5 hrs
Neuroanatomy
Chapters 1-23
High Yield Neuroanatomy
6 hrs
Day 24
Nervous System
Objective
Assignments
Source
Details
Est. Time
Neurophysiology
Chapter 2
BRS Physiology
Understand Synaptic transmission and axonal conduction.
2 hrs
Neuropathology
Chapter 23
BRS Pathology
Know types of CNS infections, tumors, and vascular disorders.
2 hrs
Clinical Vignettes
Volume 2: Cases 45-61, Anatomy Cases 40-56.
Underground Clinical Vignettes - Patho-physiology
Good opportunity for group review.
2 hrs
Neuropharmacology
Chapters 8, 10, 11, 14, 15
Lippincott's Pharmacology
Review drugs used to treat epilepsy, Parkinsons. Also review anesthetics and analgesics.
3.5 hrs
Day 25
Musculoskeletal System
Objective
Assignments
Source
Details
Est. Time
Embyology
Chapter 15
BRS Embryology
1 hr
Anatomy of Limbs and Back
Chapters 1, 6, 7 (also use Netter)
High Yield Gross Anatomy
3.5 hrs
Histology
Chapters 7, 8, 10
BRS Cell Biology & Histology
Review histology of skin, muscle, bone, and cartilage.
2 hrs
Anti-Inflammatory Agents and Autocoids
Chapters 39, 40
Lippincott's Pharmacology
2 hrs
Day 26
Musculoskeletal System
Objective
Assignments
Source
Details
Est. Time
Dermatologic Pathology
Chapter 15
BRS Pathology
Focus on malignancies (melanoma, SCC, BCC) and refer to a dermatology atlas so that you can differentiate between them.
1.5 hrs
Musculoskeletal Pathology
Chapters 16
BRS Pathology
1.5 hrs
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 24
Underground Clinical Vignettes - Patho-physiology
Good opportunity for group review.
2 hrs
Exam
Body Systems II - Test 1
Board Simulator Series - Body Systems Review
Tough questions, but great explanations. Well worth the time to push yourself a bit and solidify the material you've learned.
2 hrs
Day 27
Behavioral Sciences & Biostatistics
Objective
Assignments
Source
Details
Est. Time
Clinical Vignettes
All cases
Underground Clinical Vignettes - Behavioral Sci.
3 hrs
Psychotropic Drugs
Chapters 9-12, 13
High Yield Gross Anatomy
3 hrs
Biostatistics
Read entire book
High Yield Biostatistics
Understand sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV. Be prepared to calculate risk, odds ratios, etc.
4 hrs
Day 28
Final Review & Exam Logistics
Objective
Assignments
Source
Details
Est. Time
Final Review
Review Any Remaining Topics and finish practice questions.
4
hrs
Exam Logistics
Prepare exam bag - with ID, ticket, directions to center, lunch.
Rest & Relax
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