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How I Study During PA School

Many students find that they need to adjust their study habits when it comes time to tackle the information overload of PA school. I was certainly in that camp. My study skills up until that point were effective, but I knew both the time commitment and complexity of material was going to be a challenge.  If you're starting PA school and freaking out about your study habits, don't panic! Take a deep breath and consider what has worked well for you in the past. For me, I'm old school and I like writing things out by hand. Plus, I've found that digital flashcards are a great way to practice topics that require a lot of repetition.  My study habits may not work for you. But, I still wanted to share so you have some ideas as you build your own studying framework.  1. Use OneNote to take notes on PowerPoints during class.  My laptop is an HP Envy x360 , so it flips into a tablet. I import any provided materials, like PowerPoints, into OneNote and use my tablet pen to jot down