I would invest in a comfortable office chair, a decent laptop, a laser jet printer, not an inkjet, a roomy desk & a voice recorder is ok but not essential since you will view all the lectures on WebCT or at least the anatomy/physiology lectures. I would also buy the Katzung pharm review book with is not on the list of required texts (condensed with high points). For the most part just focus on the notes of any class and use the books only for reference & don't get caught up in making those note cards that will be availabe to you unless you just can't live without them.
A PDA will be nice for clinicals as you will enter all your info during your case and then sync to the Typhon Group, this is where all your data is saved and TWU will keep track of your cases.
Don't worry too much about your clinical site. There will be so many other factors that could change before you pass your phase I didatic portion. It is unfortunate that not everyone will be able to complete phase I due to financies, family, grades, etc. and cllinical sites usually change somewhat due to these circumstances. Oh yes, borrow plenty of money so you don't have to worry about this especially during phase I.
I would take the online chemistry class this summer if it is available, it will prepare your for the first 6 - 8 weeks of the real thing and you can use that spare energy to study physiology until you reach the organic section.
Well that's just a tidbit of the FAQ list that I had last semester.
The program is established, organized and designed to teach you what you will need for clinicals and to pass the certifying exam. Your instructors will prepare you well especially in physiology in case you haven't heard...
Good Luck to you guys and enjoy your summer....
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