Approaching basic science can be daunting. Without clinical experience to offer perspective, the novice student must acquire, assimilate, and apply information within a near vacuum. And yet it must be done. As the word “basic” implies, this is a body of fundamental knowledge that must be mastered before you move on to advanced topics. So how can one effectively master basic science? The best first step is reading. Some educators recommend reading a little every day; others advocate reading in continuous thematic chunks. Whichever method you choose, the key is to make reading a constant part of your learning schedule,...
