Getting started in med school, Reddit was one of the best places I found online to get lots of useful hints and tips on how best to study. Instead of writing another article from my perspective, I’ve decided to curate a list of 26 top tips from other med students in the Reddit community. I …
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Active recall is my favorite of all study techniques. It’s no way as comfortable as passively reading or rewriting notes but there’s no way I’d survive as well as I have without it! Reading about how it works can be frustrating. There aren’t that many tangible examples and it can be tricky to work out …
The best way to watch lectures at double speed is to use it as a review (so as not to skip important information) and slow the speed down whenever you hit hard or complicated concepts. This article takes a deeper look at the subject. Here you’ll learn: Why you may want to watch lectures at …
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Whiteboards might still have a place in your studying arsenal if you’re the handwriting type. In terms of size and usability, they can be a good investment. In this article we’ll cover: 6 reasons you might want to use whiteboards Recommended whiteboards for studying Scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of studying with whiteboards As a …
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This is the ultimate study guide for Biochemistry. Here you’ll learn: General tips on how to study biochemistry How to get an A My strategy for studying biochem in med school Resources that can help you succeed Biochemistry is one of those classes that can make you really hate med school. All those metabolic flow …
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Pathophysiology can seem scary. There’s a lot to it and not all of it is straightforward. The best way to study pathophysiology? Have patience. Have a good set of notes and flashcards. Do a ton of question practice. This is the ultimate guide on how to do exactly that. In this article you’ll find: Top …
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This is the ultimate guide to Emma Holliday’s High Yield Lectures. In this article you’ll find: Links to Emma Holliday’s High Yield Lectures Links to PDF slides for each lecture Relevant corrections and errata for each Useful additional resources (flashcard decks etc.) Emma Holliday’s high yield lectures have been a study staple of U.S. medical …
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Learning microbiology is ironically a lot like experiencing a viral infection. One day the subject suddenly gets in your brain, the next it rapidly takes over your life. The next semester or two you try your best to fight it. The truth is microbiology is hard. Learning all the bugs and drugs involved still gives …
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 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 why I’ve put …
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