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How To Rank 1st In Medical School
Date : 19/10/2022
In my second year of medical school, one video changed my entire perspective on learning. My grades jumped from fairly average to scoring at the top of the cohort. And I spent the same amount of time studying, if not less! It`s shocking that we`re taught very little about how to study effectively and I wish I`d had this knowledge throughout my high-school days.
There are two key concepts to learning effectively: 1) Active recall 2) Spaced repetition
1) Active recall means retrieving information from your brain (asking yourself a question or recalling a flashcard/diagram) compared to passive learning, such as re-reading information or re-writing notes while looking at the original info. I write out questions after the lecture/class in the form of a list with sub-sections.2) Spaced repetition means spacing out your study sessions on a particular topic at increasing intervals after the initial learning. This is THE MOST EFFECTIVE way our brains retain information in our long-term memory! It really bothers me that this is not taught by lecturers and teachers. lt;/p>
Learning new content1) The key to learning new content is UNDERSTANDING. You should be able to explain it to a friend if you`re on the right track! This stops us from relying purely on memorisation and endlesssss flashcards.
2) When learning something new, try quizzing yourself on what you`ve just learned every few minutes - ask a question in your head and see if you`ve grasped what you`ve heard/read. It will help to strengthen those neurons far more than just reading the information!
From high school, to medical school, to Doctor, you`ll face exams for at least 15 years of your life. Any time spent learning to study effectively will compound MASSIVELY in the long run!
ResourcesMake It Stick: The Science of Successful LearningAn informative book exploring the evidence behind effective learningThis resource was uploaded by: Ossian
There are two key concepts to learning effectively: 1) Active recall 2) Spaced repetition
1) Active recall means retrieving information from your brain (asking yourself a question or recalling a flashcard/diagram) compared to passive learning, such as re-reading information or re-writing notes while looking at the original info. I write out questions after the lecture/class in the form of a list with sub-sections.2) Spaced repetition means spacing out your study sessions on a particular topic at increasing intervals after the initial learning. This is THE MOST EFFECTIVE way our brains retain information in our long-term memory! It really bothers me that this is not taught by lecturers and teachers. lt;/p>
Learning new content1) The key to learning new content is UNDERSTANDING. You should be able to explain it to a friend if you`re on the right track! This stops us from relying purely on memorisation and endlesssss flashcards.
2) When learning something new, try quizzing yourself on what you`ve just learned every few minutes - ask a question in your head and see if you`ve grasped what you`ve heard/read. It will help to strengthen those neurons far more than just reading the information!
From high school, to medical school, to Doctor, you`ll face exams for at least 15 years of your life. Any time spent learning to study effectively will compound MASSIVELY in the long run!
ResourcesMake It Stick: The Science of Successful LearningAn informative book exploring the evidence behind effective learningThis resource was uploaded by: Ossian