Educational Resources
Empowering and supporting students to achieve their full potential as active, self-directed life-long learners and highly competent doctors of podiatric medicine who excel in residency training
The KSUCPM Office of Educational Resources proudly offers:
- confidential counseling
- diagnostic screening and/or referrals
- peer tutoring
- computer-assisted instruction
- boards prep counseling and testing
- workshops
- e-resources
- study aids
- health and wellness information.
Tutoring
Tutoring services are provided at no charge to KSUCPM students who voluntarily request the service or who are referred to by their Instructor. Additionally, the Office of Educational Resources provides optional course specific study aids designed to support mastery of the material.
Students who do not pass a course exam are highly encouraged to immediately seek help. Prior to attending a tutoring session, students are expected to prepare in the following ways:
- Attend or BoxCast all lectures and be current in reading assignments
- Be familiar with the course syllabus and learning objectives
- Review exam(s) if posted or request an exam review with course director
- Attend any Faculty led review session and/or office hours
- Attend any Tutor led Large Group Review Sessions offered
- Attempt assignments and formulate questions before arriving for a session
- Arrive promptly or notify tutor 24 hours in advance if re-scheduling
Students wishing to improve their study habits and learning skills often request help in the following areas:
- Energy management
- Test taking skills
- Note Taking skills
- Interpersonal and group communication skills
- Managing test anxiety
- Stress Management
- Health and Wellness
- National Board Preparation
Visit the Office of Educational Resources
Located on the first floor in the Student Affairs hallway
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Walk ins welcome, or contact Gina Ralston for an appointment.
gralsto3@kent.edu, 216-916-7499