How to study for exams - Evidence-based revision tips
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@Loud_Vegetable1912 · 2024-08 · in “Is making notes imp/necessary? ”
▶ link watch this taking notes i believe is just something that feels satisfying and looks nice when you organize it. it doesnt help you retain information. would only be helpful if you write to recall for example. (PS coming from avid note writer, i had booklets of note during med school)
View on r/step1@Savings-Study7359 · 2022-07 · in “Semi part time study -> 88% Free120”
…it twice or read what you highlighted * Argue why you should choose that answer and not the others * ± Mark your intuitive option first, then think * If something is weird about the answer you think is correct, read again + consider you might be wrong with the diagnosis **RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/CHANNELS:** * ▶ Ali Abdaal: how to study * ▶ SantiagoAq: how to preprare for step 1 * ▶ Dirty medicine: reviews and tips ▶ link
View on r/step1@AttraversiamoSari · 2020-08 · in “Advice”
…explain why the other options are incorrect, then look at the explanations. That, and spaced repetition (Anki/ through writing) and making my own memory palace. This guy also helped, he has a playlist called “Evidence Based Study Tips”: ▶ link And regarding identifying important information, my mindset is that, I’m not studying for just a test. I’m studying and preparing to be a good doctor for my future patients.…
View on r/Step2@Zero-1994 · 2020-05 · in “tips for a more effective studying”
…to TOTALLY review everything , sometime just skim reviews help retrieve many information while understanding stuff u didn't understand/realize before watch this video, its A MUST watch for studying, especially for exams , this is part 1 , ▶ link part 2 ▶ link do not study something then review it a month later , this will take more time to re-study . make a day of the week to review what you studied , and practice 2…
View on r/usmle@apkusmle2 · 2020-03 · in “I don't understand how studying works”
Nothing will help until you try. Active learning is you need. Passively watching bnb/kaplan/god talking will not make you learn. ▶ link ▶ link ▶ link Go watch these videos, understand them, implement them. Good luck
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