Learning Support

At PNWU, Ashley Bray is housed within the Student Affairs Department as the Director of Student Success.

Ashley provides:

• coaching students individually on study and learning strategies and test-taking tactics
• short-term, informal support and guidance about personal concerns on an as-needed basis
• oversight of academic support programs (tutoring and recitations)
• Lunch and Learn sessions on topics related to academics and well-being
• referrals for neuropsychological evaluation when appropriate

Resources:

• Six Key Strategies for Effective Learning
  • For posters covering the six key strategies, click on the following links:
    • Spaced Practice
    • Retrieval Practice
    • Interleaving
    • Elaboration
    • Concrete Examples
    • Dual Coding
    • All Six Posters in One Document
• Mind Mapping and Concept Mapping
• Success Types for Medical Students: A Program for Improving Academic Performance
• PNWU Library
  • The PNWU library has many helpful study resources including the amazing staff.  Click on the link above for more information.
  • The AccessMedicine database includes study tools and case files. You need to set up a free account within AccessMedicine to take advantage of all the resources.
  • You can find a subject guide on exam and board prep.

Tutoring/Recitation Program Forms:

• Policy for Academic Support Assistance Through Peer Tutoring and Instruction
• Application to Lead a Recitation
• Application to Offer Tutoring Services 
• Application to Seek Tutoring (DO, DPT, MAMS)