Reflect on and discuss your preparation strategy and approach (diet, exercise, physical and mental
health, etc.) to successfully complete medical school. The rationale for your assignment should be
based on published scientific research not your personal opinion! You should incorporate
neuroscientific evidence including brain development, sleep, depression-stress brain
atrophy and altered neurotransmitter levels. Please also make sure that you incorporate
evidence of reflection on your current healthy or unhealthy dietary and exercise habits, and mental
health status as a medical student.
Your research assignment (20%) should be a Microsoft Word document with a minimum of 5 pages
and minimum of 10 references. Please include one additional detailed page (last page) on your daily
school schedule as a medical student (complete meal, exercise, and study plan). Please make sure
that your reflection research assignment is formatted according to the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (07th Ed.) citation requirements.