Cognitive Skills Program
Purpose
The Cognitive Skills Program (CSP) is designed to enhance and maximize the educational experience of medical, graduate,
and postgraduate students. The CSP provides a variety of supportive academic services tailored to individual needs.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the CSP is based upon the research findings of cognitive and educational psychology.
The principles which have the most direct application are:
- The goal of instruction is to promote independent, self-directed learning that continues across the life span.
- Students are active, constructive learners, not passive recipients of information.
- Learning with understanding is a generative process in which students reformulate information to achieve deeper meaning.
- Instruction in efficient cognitive processing strategies and self regulatory skills can be effective in increasing students' control of
their learning.
Services
- Confidential individual consultation regarding learning
- Diagnostic evaluation of study practices and effectiveness
- Structured intervention to increase learning productivity and efficiency
- Preparation program for course, board and licensure examinations
- Development of critical thinking skills in academic/clinical areas
- Seminars on effective study skills, test taking, time management, and how to prepare for comprehensive examinations
(USMLE, Inservice, Residency, and Specialty Boards)
Levels
- Basic Science and Clinical Years, Medical School
- Residents and Postgraduates
- Health Sciences Graduate Students
- Health career preparation, undergraduate and secondary school
- Colleagues and Continuing Education Participants
Consultation
The Cognitive Skills Program faculty consult with Course and Clerkship Directors, and other Faculty regarding instructional concerns.
The Cognitive Skills Program faculty consult with faculty at other medical schools regarding program development.
Contact
(908) 235-4129 or
CLICK HERE to send e-mail with questions or to make an appointment.
Norma S. Saks, Ed.D., Director
e-mail:saks@.umdnj.edu
Carolina Zingale, Ph.D., Faculty
e-mail:zingale@umdnj.edu
Carlotta Marino, Program Assistant
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