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 …
Got a microbiology class coming up and have no clue what it’s all about? Perhaps you want to know just how much you’ll be studying… So, is microbiology hard? Microbiology is a hard subject to study. It’s very detail heavy; requiring you to remember a lot of facts about microscopic organisms, morphologies and modes of …
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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Every year that rolls by in med school I often feel like I’m taking one step forward then one step back. Sometimes I feel the information I’ve learned compounding. Other times I’m cursing myself for forgetting so much. Sound familiar? What to do when you feel like you’re forgetting everything you learned in med school? …
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How to memorize pathology? Everyone has their own take…. 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 …
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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 …
