Session 3: Time Management for Medical Students: Managing the Firehose In-Person
Location
In-person 1403 Classroom
Purpose
Help students create sustainable systems for balancing coursework, labs, exams, and personal life.
Topics
- Prioritization
- Weekly planning
- Time-blocking
- Avoiding perfectionism
- Managing competing deadlines
Interactive Activities
Calendar Mapping
Students build a model weekly schedule including:
- Class
- Lab
- Independent study
- Review sessions
- Wellness activities
The Priority Matrix
Students categorize current responsibilities:
- Urgent and important
- Important but not urgent
- Delegatable
- Eliminable
Takeaway Resource
Medical Student Weekly Planning Template
Action Item
Create and use a weekly plan before the next exam period.
Unable to Attend?
A duplicate event will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 4-5om.
Related LibGuide: Osteopathic Medicine by Kelly Laas
- Date:
- Monday, September 28, 2026
- Time:
- 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- IllinoisCOM 1408
- Categories:
- Academic Support Center
Katja Tetzlaff
Hello! I'm Katja (rhymes with "gotcha") and I'm a STEM Learning Specialist at the ASC.
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