Study Skills Audit: Self Evaluation of Attitude

and Balance1
Baseline Assessment
PRACTICE BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT COMPETENCY
Graduates will evaluate their own patient care practices, appraise and assimilate new technology and
scientific evidence to improve patient care throughout their medical careers.
Institutional Learning Objectives
10. Use reflective skills and audit methodology to evaluate personal practice experiences to
inform systematic, practice-based quality improvement.
11. Recognize personal limitations, actively seek help and advice as appropriate and modify
future behavior in response to feedback.

Based on my experiences in college/graduate school:

I feel that attending class is not beneficial to me
Seldom
Always
I find it difficult to pay attention during class
Seldom

Always

I find it difficult to motivate myself to study

Seldom

Always

I feel that I work better under pressure

Seldom

Always

I panic if I get behind in my work

Seldom

Always

I plan time for socializing

Seldom

Always

I exercise
Seldom
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Always

I eat wholesome foods

Seldom

Always

I make sure that I sleep

Seldom

Always

I maintain a healthy lifestyle and visit my physician regularly

Seldom
Always
When I am concerned about my health, I make an appointment with
my physician
Seldom
Always

After reviewing the above, what plans will you make

to change your approach to medical school education
and improve your performance? What are your
anticipated strengths and weaknesses?

Based on Study Skills Inventory, Susan M. Kies, Ed.D.