Dr. Thomas Taylor spent much of his career teaching medical students, particularly when he was the Chief of Academic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Medical students who want to succeed and progress in their careers need to make the most out of the time that they spend in lessons, so make sure you do all of the following.
No Distractions
A couple of minutes of looking at your cellphone is time that could have been spent listening to the lecture. You may have missed something important while allowing yourself to become distracted, even if it was for only a short period. Make sure that you maintain your concentration at all times and keep your attention on the lecturer.
Make Notes
Being active in your learning is always encouraged and one of the best ways to do this is to take notes during the course of the lecture. These notes will help you to get a better understanding of what you are being told and can be used in the study sessions that you hold once the lesson has been concluded.
Ask Questions
Dr. Thomas Taylor points out that he aimed to provide all of the help he possibly could to his medical students. However, if you don’t ask questions when you are uncertain, there is no way for a lecturer to know you don’t understand. Take advantage of your time in class by raising any subjects that are causing you trouble. Remember that no question should ever be considered too silly to ask.