Study Strategies and Academic Performance:

A Focus on First-Year Medical Students

Abstract

This study evaluated the relationship betweenstudy habits and academic performance among first-year medical students at the University of UnirG – Paraíso. It was a quantitative and descriptive study in which questionnaires were applied to 51 first-semester students. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software. Personal organization and effective time management were associated with better academic performance, with emphasis on the use of structured planning and study schedules. Participants reported an average of 3.45 hours of studyper day, with a strong preference for handwritten summaries as the primary learning method. Quiet environments were associated with longer study durations, whereas noisy or distracting settings reduced productivity. The frequent use of study breaks was found to be beneficial for maintaining concentration and improvingcontent retention. It was concluded that well-structured study strategies, combined with appropriate environments and eficiente organization, significantly contributed to the academic success of medical students.