Welcome to the start of Immunity, Infection and Cancer (I2C)!
This guide was created collaboratively by the HMSOM Academic Coaching and Enrichment (ACE) Unit and course directors to provide an outline of strategies for you to succeed. We hope this will help you as progress through the course!
Catch the ACE team TODAY (Monday, November 9th) in front of the 4th floor staircase to discuss strategies for success in I2C and to get some treats!
ACE Resources
ACE Pass Tracker
Use this template as an organizational tool to help you visualize your progress through specific content/material when you use multiple resources. It can be used as a way to ensure comprehensive coverage.
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Practice Exam Error Analysis Template
Use this template to evaluate where and why you made errors and using this information to change or improve your studying strategies.
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Certainty Based Marking Worksheet Template
Use this template when working through questions (formative assessments, peer review questions, etc.) to determine your confidence in answer choices.
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ACE Events for M1s
ACE Pulse Check
The ACE team is hosting a series of focus groups, and we'd like to hear from you.
What we want to know: How do you study? What strategies actually work for you? And what does meaningful academic support look like from your point of view? Your answers will directly shape the resources, programming, and support we build going forward.
A few details:
Purpose: This is part of a quality improvement project. This project has been determined to be quality improvement and not human subjects research by HMH Institutional Review Board. We're gathering input from all cohorts and will report findings in aggregate only.
Voluntary: Participation is entirely your choice, and choosing not to participate has no effect on your standing, grades, or access to any services.
Confidentiality: We will not report identifiable information. Sessions are virtual and will be recorded and transcribed so we can capture your feedback accurately. Recordings are accessible only to the ACE team, and transcripts will be de-identified.
Time: One hour (We have four sessions scheduled over the course of one week. You can select any ONE that works best for your schedule)
Thank-you gift: Your choice of a 15$ SAW Dollars or ACE Swag.
Congratulations to our M2s on reaching Transitional Clerkship! As you navigate this vital bridge between your Phase 1 pre-clinical coursework and your upcoming Phase 2 core clinical clerkships, we encourage you to use this time to intentionally prepare. Take a moment to start outlining your study plans for your rotations and actively explore the resources HMSOM offers to support your learning, including ACE! Embrace this transitional period to build a strong, strategic foundation, and best of luck as you step into this exciting next phase of your medical training!
The ACE Team will be presenting on strategies for success in Phase 2 during Transitional Clerkship on Thursday, November 19th.
ACE Resources
ACE Clerkship Planning Template
Use this template to create a study plan for your shelf exams.
*Please log in to the HMSOM network for access.*
Practice Exam Error Analysis Template
Use this template to evaluate where and why you made errors and using this information to change or improve your studying strategies.
*Please log in to the HMSOM network for access.*
Certainty Based Marking Worksheet Template
Use this template when working through questions (formative assessments, peer review questions, etc.) to determine your confidence in answer choices.
*Please log in to the HMSOM network for access.*
M3 News
As you transition into your dedicated study period for your upcoming Step exams, we want to take a moment to recognize how far you have come and all the hard work you’ve put in to get here. While 'dedicated' can feel demanding, remember to trust in your training, take it one day at a time, and remember to prioritize your well-being. Please also know that you don't have to navigate this intensive period alone—ACE is available to support you with study strategies, schedule optimization, and general guidance for STEP exam preparation.
Use this template to create a comprehensive study plan for the Step Exams. This study plan includes a review of strengths and areas of improvement and a daily schedule to plan out your hourly/daily/weekly schedule.
Use this template to evaluate where and why you made errors and using this information to change or improve your studying strategies.
*Please log in to the HMSOM network for access.*
Use this template when working through questions (formative assessments, peer review questions, etc.) to determine your confidence in answer choices.
*Please log in to the HMSOM network for access.
ACE Review Series for Emergency Medicine
A collection of short, helpful videos covering various EM topics and using questions. You can access the playlist here!
ACE Events for M3s
EVENT
Preparing for USMLE Step 1- ACE Workshop for the 2024c
OBJECTIVES
Review key timelines, deadlines, and policies relevant to Step 1.
Summarize the structure and major components of the Step 1 exam.
Apply a systematic approach to plan Step 1 study on a weekly, daily, and hourly basis.
Construct a personalized study plan that prioritizes topics based on their CBSE baseline.
Link to ACE Community Page on Elentra: https://hmsom.elentra.cloud/community/ace
Join the Academic Coaching and Enrichment (ACE) team for a virtual panel with four of our peer tutors who passed Step 1. They'll talk about what worked for them, what they'd change, and how they stayed focused and kept their well-being intact during dedicated.
Congrats on making it to residency interview season! This is a huge milestone, and we are so excited for you as you take this next step in your medical careers. While this is an exciting time, it can also be demanding. We want to remind you that our support doesn't stop just because you're nearing the finish line. If you need any support—whether it's stress management, or just a sounding board—ACE is available to you at any time. Do not hesitate to reach out!
What has ACE been up to?
The ACE team participated in the Bonita Stanton, M.D. Memorial 5K on Sunday, October 11th, despite the rain and wind! We thoroughly enjoyed it!
The team dressed up for Halloween! Can you guess which Pixar movie we drew our inspiration from?
Schedule a meeting with ACE!
Officers
Barry Bachenheimer
Medical Education Learning Specialist
Christine Thorpe
Medical Education Learning Specialist
