Success Stories: How Nathan Aced Organic Chemistry (Without It Taking Over His Life)
Loyal reader “Nathan” (not his real name) sent in this note recently on how he managed to do well in organic chemistry without it having
Read moreLoyal reader “Nathan” (not his real name) sent in this note recently on how he managed to do well in organic chemistry without it having
Read more“Jay” (not his real name) wrote the other day with this note. I just finished up Organic II. I wanted to thank you for creating
Read moreOver at Med School Odyssey, the author recently wrote about finishing Org 1, and has a lot to share about his experiences with the course.
Read more[image photo credit: www.nyapplecountry.com] What does it take to be a great organic chemistry TA? A few weeks ago, Dan Coiro, a graduate of Rutgers
Read moreA common problem students tell me is that they feel that they know the material, but when they write an exam, they don’t do well.
Read moreA few weeks ago I had the chance to interview (via e-mail) an instructor of organic chemistry at a medium-size American school, who shared her
Read moreThis time of year one of the most common problems students come to me with is how to do synthesis problems. Like this: There’s a
Read moreMy one-sentence advice to those about to write an exam: Number your carbons. Now go write your exam. If you need reasons, here they are.
Read moreI can’t claim credit for this idea but unfortunately I can’t remember where I read it either. Here’s a helpful and quick way to make
Read moreI love getting letters from people about their experiences with organic chemistry. I love it even more when they share some of the techniques and
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