Study Smarter, Not Harder: Mastering the Fire Hose

Program Details

Presenters: Katelyn Hatfield Assistant Dean, Curricular Affairs University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine & Lauren Schwarz Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Institutional Wellness University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Provides 1.00 hour of CE/CME credit (Presented on June 12, 2026; Reviewed June 29, 2026; Expires June 29, 2028)

Online CME Credit: These courses are FREE with an active Community or Academic Clinical Faculty appointment at UNR Med. For questions or inquiries regarding this program series, please contact adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu.

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Overview

This session will explore common study strategies through the lens of current learning science and discuss practical approaches for helping learners retain and apply large amounts of clinical information. Faculty will also examine ways to support healthy study habits, promote wellness, and guide learners toward resources that can help them succeed throughout their training. Whether you work with medical students or residents, this session will provide useful ideas for coaching, mentoring, and supporting learners in today's demanding educational environment.

This session topic is part of a clinical teaching professional development series presented by the Office of Faculty Affairs. To view all session topics in this series, please click on Office of Faculty Affairs Program Series. These courses are FREE with an active Community or Academic Clinical Faculty appointment at UNR Med. Please email Adam Wilkinson if you have any questions.

Learning Objectives

Following participation in this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Differentiate between effective and ineffective study techniques based on current cognitive science research
  • Practice active recall and spaced repetition methods specifically adapted for high-volume clinical data
  • Design a time-management framework that balances academic rigor with personal wellness to prevent burnout
  • Identify institutional resources, such as learning specialists or academic coaches, for long-term support

Training Credit Requirements for Community or Academic Clinical Faculty Credit Requirements

To receive credit for meeting the training requirements associated with your Community Faculty appointment or the Academic Clinical Faculty Meaningful Participation Program, you must complete both of the following steps:

  1. Watch the entire training video.
  2. Claim CME/CE credit after completing the video.

⚠️ Important: Your participation will only be recorded if both steps are completed.

Note for non-clinicians: You may still claim credit and will receive a certificate of completion.