Efficient Study System

Learn how to manage the pace of medical learning and study effectively

Confidence Booster

Gain the confidence to perform exceptionally on exams

Proven Track Record

Benefit from a clear, proven system designed for success

About the Course

PA JumpStart is the go-to course for pre-PA applicants and newly accepted PA students seeking a structured approach to excel in medical learning and exams. This online asynchronous course comprises an introductory session and 6 modules, each containing 6-8 video presentations. Join us and unlock your full potential!

Meet Your Instructor,Frank Ambriz

As a seasoned expert in the field, I understand the challenges faced by pre-PA applicants and PA students. Through PA JumpStart, I aim to share my knowledge and experience to help you succeed. Join me on this journey towards academic excellence!

Course Curriculum

9 Chapters · 68 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to PA JumpStart

    1. Welcome Free preview
    2. Congratulations and Course Overview Free preview
    3. JumpStart Overall Goals Free preview
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      PA JumpStart Syllabus

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    Module 1: Performance Foundations & Professional Habits

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      “New Rules” of graduate PA learning

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      Expectations and Professionalism

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      Why is PA School Hard?

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      The Imposter Syndrome

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      Building confidence Step by Step

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      Confidence through evidence base

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      System vs Motivation

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      Deliberate Practice

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      The ARC-PA and NCCPA

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      Summary Module 1

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    Module 2: Metacognition & Self-Regulated Learning

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      Instruction for Module 2

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      lsti form

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      VARK form

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      Active Learning Strategies

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      Learning Inventory Instruments

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      VARK

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      Why your personality matters

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      Understanding Personalities

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      Summary of Module 2

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    Module 3: Time Management & Energy Audits

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      Mastering Time Management

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      Time Blocking

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      Tips on Time management

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      Time management Strategies

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      Great article

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      Module 3 Summary

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    Module 4: High Yield Reading Comprehension & Information Processing

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      PQRST

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      How to read Basic Sciences

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      Pathophysiology comprehension

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      Reading for Clinical Medicine

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      Reading for Pharmacology

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      Mastering patho

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      Integrating Clinical medicine and Pharm

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      Module 4 Summary

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    Module 5: Evidence-Based Study Techniques

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      Study Smarter

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      High Yield Study skills

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      Pomodoro technique

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      Pomodoro-clinical

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      Feynman technique

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      More on Feynman

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      Leitner system

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      more Leitner

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      Mnemonics

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      Medical Mnemonics

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      Concept Mapping

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      Module 5 Summary

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    Module 6: Test-Taking & Performance Psychology

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      Test Taking Skill survey

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      Test Assessment

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      Prepare to do well

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      Studying for the top three

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      MCQs

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      Test Taking Strategies

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      Top Ten Strategies

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      High Yield Strategies

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      Understanding Anxiety

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      Coping with Anxiety

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      Connecting the Dots....

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      Example MCQ Patho

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      Example MCQ Clinical Med

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      Example MCQ Pharm

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      Bonus Test taking skills

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      Exam Wrapper

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    Thank You for Completing PA JumpStart

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      Course Evaluation

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    Handouts

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      Bonus Binder

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      Activity Binder

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