[Cusom28] CUSOM ACE Resources: WELCOME BACK

[Hinkelman, Amy N.]

Greetings, Class of 2028,

WELCOME BACK and hope you had a wonderful holiday break!

Also, congratulations, you made it through your first full-length practice board exam!  It is very normal to feel worn down for a couple days after a grueling exam like that…so be kind to yourself.  If you feel more tired, listen to your body—and take care of yourself.

We recognize many of you have lots of questions about interpreting your scores and what it means…etc.  And, that is also great!  We will be sharing more details and information about the class performance on this practice exam next week during the mandatory “ABCs of Board Preparation” as well as essential board preparation information and tips.  So, come with your questions—and ask away at this session 😊.

Tips for Success:

  *   FOCUS ON YOUR BLOCK 7 CONTENT.  Master this content—doing well in your courses prepares you for boards, not to mention taking care of patients.
  *   Think about your average week and block off the time you need to study for Block 7.  Block off any other time requirements you personally have during the week.  Then, STOP.  Take an honest look—how much time do you actually have remaining to devote to board prep?  Work with what you got—and make the most of that time.
  *   If it is old content, you should be doing question sets in timed mode.  If it is new content, tutor mode is better (e.g., things you are learning this week).
  *   Considering taking Step 1?  First, speak with one of our physician faculty in the specialty or specialties you are interested in pursuing…is it actually necessary???  If not, then no need to take it. (Remember, this will require you preparing for TWO different exams.  This is not a situation where you can “kill two birds with one stone”.  It requires a lot of extra effort and preparation—so if you don’t need to do it, don’t.)


Upcoming General DROP-IN Student Study Hours hosted by Peer Learning Partners will be held in the ACE Center (Levine Hall Room 106—near Java Café) as follows:

  *   THURS  01/08:              12:30 pm – 1:30 pm    Host Peer Learning Partner:  Sarah Macleod (TOMORROW)

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm      Host Peer Learning Partner:  Walker Scott (TOMORROW)



  *   THURS  01/15:              12:30 pm – 1:30 pm    Host Peer Learning Partner:  Katie Satterthwaite (Next week)

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm      Host Peer Learning Partner:  Annemarie Barbour (Next week)

As always, you are welcome to request private, 1-on-1 sessions for additional peer academic support for specific subjects or skills, by placing your request confidentially at CUSOM ACE Peer Academic Support Request Form<https://campbell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07BloG7psQUmuSW> (this link is also available on CUSOM ACE Blackboard), or by scanning the QR Code below:
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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Amy Hinkelman (hinkelman at campbell.edu<mailto:hinkelman at campbell.edu>) if you would like to ask a question or meet with me one-on-one.

May you continue to thrive in all domains of your health and well-being while achieving academic success!
Dr. Hinkelman


Amy Hinkelman, PhD | she/her/hers
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Vice-Chair & Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Executive Director of Academic Support & Assessment
School of Osteopathic Medicine | Campbell University
Post Office Box 4280 | Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506
Levine 160| 910-814-5209 | medicine.campbell.edu
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