How to Create a Study Plan for the Genetic Counseling Board Exam | Featuring Brianna Tucker, MS, CGC

Описание: We are joined by Brianna Tucker, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor who graduated from Stanford's Genetic Counseling program in 2023. Brianna discusses her approach for creating a successful 6-month study plan for the ABGC board exam, which she took in March 2024.

Brianna used multiple strategies including flashcards with spaced repetition, flowcharts, and even songs to help learn the material. Brianna created a study planner and progress tracker using Google sheets, which she walks us through in the second half of the video. Brianna also discusses some of the challenges she faced in creating a study plan and how she held herself accountable while studying.

📍Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction and overview
3:05 - Day-to-day while studying
5:10 - Tools & techniques used to study
7:50 - Adapting study approach to different topics
8:50 - Creating flashcards & spaced repetition
10:30 - Incorporating practice questions
15:10 - Brianna's study planner
17:30 - Brianna's weekly structure
22:10 - Brianna's progress tracker
23:45 - Adjusting the study plan

📂 Links and resources mentioned:

Brianna’s Study Planner (feel free to make a copy for your own use) - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Resources for Studying (from Brianna)
1. Info about effective learning. Covers how to learn and tips for making flashcards (including examples). Brianna states that this resource "was very helpful for me in terms of figuring out how to learn so much content." https://www.supermemo.com/en/blog/twe...
2. Basic tips for making effective flashcards - https://blog.cambridgecoaching.com/ho...
3. General info about using spaced repetition for flashcard review - https://upchieve.org/blog/spaced-repe...

Additional resources
Anki - https://apps.ankiweb.net/
LucidChart - https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/usec...
StudyRare ABGC Board Review Bootcamp - https://studyrare.com/registration

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