This guide to the study skills essential for surviving and thriving at medical school gives you insight into what to expect, covering the early days right through to clinical attachments. With case studies, illustrations, quotes from other students, tip boxes, exercises, portfolios, and learning techniques to help you communicate and to study and revise.

What kind of learner are you? -- Learning knowledge -- Learning clinical skills -- Learning clinical communication skills -- Working in a group -- Developing your academic writing skills -- Portfolios and reflection -- Life-work balance -- Revision -- Exam technique : general rules -- Exam technique : specific examples -- Thinking ahead : student-selected components, careers and electives.