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Sandra LaBlance,PhD, Director of Academic and Career Counseling, works with Feinberg School students both individually and in group settings, offering academic support and career counseling.  Sandra offers assistance in time management, study skills, personality assessment, learning style assessment, exam preparation and study preparation for USMLE boards exams as well as scheduling choices for the M3 and M4 academic years. Students who are facing academic difficulties with the medical school curriculum should contact Sandra directly for an individual appointment.

Seminar Resources

Calendar Templates 
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To Do Today Template
 PDF 1 page

Daily Planner Template
 PDF 1 page

Resources to Prepare for USMLE Step I

USMLE Website
usmle.org

NBME Self-Assessment Services

USMLE Step I
Preparation Booklet "What Worked for Me" 
 PDF

Academic Success Tips
 PDF 5 pages

Academic/Classroom Resources

Course Directors
Clerkship Directors

 

Sessions offered throughout the year are open to all Feinberg  M1 through M4 students unless otherwise noted.*  Descriptions are as follows:

USMLE Step I Meeting: Class of 2010 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.

Relaxation Techniques

*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. 
To schedule an appointment, or for more information please contact Sandra LaBlance at
s-lablance@northwestern.edu or by calling (312) 503-0428.