The best way to memorize multiple choice answers is two-fold. First, use mnemonics to link keywords and answers to questions with pictures or stories. Second, use spaced repetition to recall and remember the mnemonics you make. Of course there’s more to it than this – effective techniques depend on many factors. You need to know …
The best anatomy websites for medical students are often hidden gems piled under larger paid-for platforms. Searching around for them takes time. Time that you most probably don’t have! Having faced the challenge of mastering anatomy myself in med school, I know what it’s like when it comes to hunting around for good resources. That’s …
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My preferred way to memorize pathology is with a combination of intensive flashcard use and plenty of practice questions. This approach leans heavily on the principle of active recall, ensuring you build your long term memory of various diseases and their key presentations. This is a similar approach recommended by a ton of USMLE students …
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Developing your focus for studying for exams is a lot like exercising a muscle. You have to start off slow and gradual. Then you increase your intensity as you move closer to the final date. To do that, the first step is to get organised and know when that date is. Then set out a …
Applying the 80-20 rule to studying medicine should be your ultimate goal if you’re looking to study better in a shorter amount of time. Integrating it as a core strategy though? Involves eliminating a lot of what you might already be doing. So it’s overwhelming to say the least! But here’s where I think I …
Medical school exams are a tricky and annoying affair. Knowing what to expect when it comes to them; what different types there are and how they are assessed? Can prove very useful. Of course they’re not standard across the board – but generally they all follow the same format. In this article I intend to …
Since starting medical school three years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to study medicine more effectively. In that time, I’ve developed a good strategy thanks to books talking about the act of learning itself. Techniques outlined in titles like Make it Stick and Learning How to Learn (check out more …
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