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VOLUME: 40 | ISSUE: 1 | Mar 15, 2024 | PAGE: (43 - 49) | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica/5-1137

Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Learning and Relaxing Techniques Among High Achiever Medical Students Attending a Private Medical School in Lahore

Authors: Marwa Saif , Hina Ahmed , Fatima Shabbeer , Hareem Ilyas ,

Article Info

Authors

Marwa Saif

Student, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.

Hina Ahmed

Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.

ORCID

Fatima Shabbeer

Student, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.

Hareem Ilyas

Student, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.

Publication History

Received: December 26, 2023

Revised: January 15, 2024

Accepted: March 05, 2024

Published: March 15, 2024

Abstract

Background and Objective:

The environment in medical college itself is recognized as inherently stressful. The competitive atmosphere, constant evaluations, and high expectations can contribute to a feeling of constant pressure and anxiety among students. This study aimed to determine the learning and relaxation techniques adopted by high-achieving medical students.

Methods: It was a cross-sectional study completed in six months duration. A self-designed, customized, and experts validated questionnaire was used to collect data from consecutive medical students who scored above 70% in their professional exams and were enrolled in a five-year MBBS program at Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. The data were analyzed using statistical software and the percentages of responses were calculated by keeping the power of study at 80%.

Results: The results showed that the most frequently adopted learning techniques were group study 63(61.8%)], discussing with classmates 54(85.7%)], selective study pattern but reading once 56(54.9%)], studying a week before the test 51(50%)] and revising twice 60(58.8%). the most common relaxation technique was watching, dramas, movies, and seasons

Conclusion: The high achiever undergraduate medical students employed different learning strategies while the most favored medium for studying was YouTube channel. Concurrently, brief breaks during study sessions, listening to music, watching movies, and other forms of visual entertainment were the most reported relaxation techniques.

Keywords: High Achievers, Education, learning and relaxation techniques

Pubmed Style

Marwa Saif, Hina Ahmed, Fatima Shabbeer, Hareem Ilyas. Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Learning and Relaxing Techniques Among High Achiever Medical Students Attending a Private Medical School in Lahore. BioMedica. 2024; 15 (March 2024): 43-49. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1137

Web Style

Marwa Saif, Hina Ahmed, Fatima Shabbeer, Hareem Ilyas. Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Learning and Relaxing Techniques Among High Achiever Medical Students Attending a Private Medical School in Lahore. https://biomedicapk.com/articles/online_first/1137 [Access: April 29, 2024]. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1137

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Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Marwa Saif, Hina Ahmed, Fatima Shabbeer, Hareem Ilyas. Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Learning and Relaxing Techniques Among High Achiever Medical Students Attending a Private Medical School in Lahore. BioMedica. (2024), [cited April 29, 2024]; 15 (March 2024): 43-49. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1137

Harvard Style

Marwa Saif, Hina Ahmed, Fatima Shabbeer, Hareem Ilyas (2024) Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Learning and Relaxing Techniques Among High Achiever Medical Students Attending a Private Medical School in Lahore. BioMedica, 15 (March 2024): 43-49. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1137

Chicago Style

Marwa Saif, Hina Ahmed, Fatima Shabbeer, Hareem Ilyas. "Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Learning and Relaxing Techniques Among High Achiever Medical Students Attending a Private Medical School in Lahore." 15 (2024), 43-49. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1137

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APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Marwa Saif, Hina Ahmed, Fatima Shabbeer, Hareem Ilyas (2024) Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Learning and Relaxing Techniques Among High Achiever Medical Students Attending a Private Medical School in Lahore. , 15 (March 2024), 43-49. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-1137