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  • Medical Education
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Learning Science

Background:

  • Active retrieval, or testing, is a proven method for enhancing knowledge retention.
  • Despite its effectiveness, active retrieval is underutilized by many students.
  • This study focuses on physician assistant (PA) students' study habits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the study strategies employed by PA students.
  • To determine the extent to which retrieval-based strategies (RBS) are used by PA students.
  • To identify potential areas for improving learning and exam preparation in PA programs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey instrument, adapted from existing research, was administered to first-year PA students.
  • Study behaviors were examined over a 4-week period leading up to multiple-choice exams.
  • The survey focused on identifying common study techniques and the use of RBS.

Main Results:

  • Out of 78 surveyed students, 88% completed the study.
  • The most frequent study methods included reviewing lecture slides (83%), reading notes (78%), and note-taking (73%).
  • Retrieval-based strategies were less common, with practice testing used by 38% and self-created question/answer by 12%.

Conclusions:

  • A significant number of PA students are not fully utilizing effective retrieval-based study strategies.
  • PA students may benefit from greater understanding of RBS and how to implement them.
  • Faculty guidance is recommended to help students integrate RBS into their study routines for improved academic outcomes.