I am a first medical student. I had a test today and despite working for it a week in advance I got 0.5/5.
Unfortunately, this subject has a different professor every week and I cannot talk to anyone. Preparing and yet getting bad marks or even worse failing is preventing me from working on my other subjects.
Written by
Idont_
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
It’s not just about this particular test… I’m always going through this. I work hard but don’t always get the result for it. The others who study lesser than me actually get better. And my feelings get worse when they admit that they didn’t study well yet managed to score well and that they have good luck.
Obviously I can't comment on specific subjects, as I know nothing about them.It would appear to me that you might need a little bit of guidance with learning how to study, and how to get maximum benefit from your revision. The first year can very difficult and quite a shock to go from supported study at school to independent learning . And I can appreciate that it can be difficult to ask for help or know where to get it.
I see on your 'help pls' post some members have come up with some good ideas to help you. I won't repeat what they have said
Also - there are a lot of helpful ideas online too.
I hope you can find someone to help and support you .
It’s not just about this particular test… I’m always going through this. I work hard but don’t always get the result for it. The others who study lesser than me actually get better. And my feelings get worse when they admit that they didn’t study well yet managed to score well and that they have good luck.
Unfortunately there are always people like that, and it's so frustrating, isn't it. I'm sure you do study hard and are a diligent student. But it might be worth looking at your revision technique and how you can optimise the way you retain information.
Thank you. I feel like I am very careless. But I don’t know what to do. I once tried to actually carefully do the questions and go through them again but I failed that test by one mark and I feel like I would have passed if I hadn’t gone through them again. What makes it worse is that I have always been the topper of my class and this is really bringing me down
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.