How to Mitigate ADHD’s Impact on Your Test-Taking Performance
Test-taking for medical school and boards can be intimidating and nerve-wracking. A lot rides on your ability to accurately read and respond to these intense, complex questions and vignettes. For med students with ADHD, it can be even more daunting. But, there are ways to mitigate ADHD’s effects on your test-taking performance.
ADHD and Test-Taking in Med School
In this video, Ryan shares insights into how medical students or practicing physicians can successfully navigate ADHD and test-taking in med school and on boards. He outlines some of the ways smart students miss questions and explores specific strategies self-identified "bad test-takers" use.
"If you have ADHD along with a high miss rate (in testing), we likely understand why it's happening and how to lay out steps to start to fix it." - Ryan Orwig
Ryan outlines steps students with ADHD can take to help address bad test-taking habits. He explains the need for a structured process that limits the burden on working memory, contains impulsivity, and provides feedback.
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