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Academic Counseling

For issues of academic counseling contact Lisa Wittig to set up an appointment with either Dr. Sandy Sanguino, Dr. Marianne Green, or Dr. John Thomas.

Lisa Wittig
Administrative Assistant
wittig@northwestern.edu
312 503 0440

Sessions offered throughout the year, descriptions are as follows:

USMLE Step I Meeting
Class of 2011 Only

Time Management
Learn techniques for organizing your reading and lecture materials to best use your time. Students will map out a detailed study schedule during this session.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI was one of the first instruments developed to measure the concepts of psychological type: a theory based on Carl Jung's work. The use of psychological type information improves opportunities for personal, academic, and professional development.

Learning Styles
Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to better understand your personality and how you can make the most out of study groups. Processes for group study are explored.

Exam Preparation
Learn to organize materials, prioritize important concepts, and maximize study time to prepare for an exam.

USMLE Step I
This session helps students learn to organize their materials for a boards study schedule while identifying their individual preparation plan based on learning needs. Session dates offered are exclusively limited to M2 students preparing for the exam.

Academic Assistance Sessions
Individual sessions or other group session titles are available upon request.