In this episode, we dive into a topic that admissions officers and student affairs deans across the country are talking about behind closed doors: executive functioning. Incredibly talented, high-achieving pre-meds and accepted students are sometimes dropping the ball on important administrative details, missing deadlines, ignoring instructions, and struggling with personal management and it can get in the way of success!
To help us make sense of this, I'm joined by Dr. Tori Cordiano, a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and writer specializing in executive functioning, anxiety, ADHD, and youth development. Recommended directly by her colleague Dr. Lisa Damour, Dr. Cordiano breaks down what executive functioning actually is, why smart students struggle with it, and how you can build robust self-management systems before stepping foot into medical school.
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Tori Cordiano's Website & Newsletter: https://www.drtoricordiano.com/
Dr. Cordiano's Parent Course on Executive Functioning: https://www.drtoricordiano.com/virtual-courses
Dr. Lisa Damour's Podcast (Ask Lisa): Check out the Season Kickoff episode 288 featuring Dr. Tori Cordiano on executive functioning in teens: https://drlisadamour.com/resource/series/ask-lisa-podcast/
Executive Functioning Resources:
The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success (Dawson & Guare)