The Medical School Podcast

How to Approach Lectures in Medical School.

ERAS application tips, experiences, research, work experiences, volunteer experiences, IMG, international medical graduate, program list, medical student, residency, Anki, spaced repetition.

How to group study in the most effective way possible.

To learn in medical school, you should use a 5-step process for any lecture that you get. First, take the time to listen to the lecture. Listen to what the instructor emphasizes. Then go back and read the lecture as if you are reading a book. After that, transcribe the information, preferably with Anki. Using Anki is the most effective way to transcribe information because using creating your own flashcards will force you to think about the material critically. Then perform active recall. This means doing your flashcard reviews multiple times before your exam. Make sure to end with practice questions. You should start doing them a few days before your exam to fill any gaps in knowledge you have. Be sure to visit teachmeanki.com and take the 90-minute master class. We will teach you everything you need to know to use Anki in medical school.

I give you the strategy that helped me score in the 98th percentile on the COMLEX Level I.

I give you some strategies that I like to use that help motivate me to study when I don't feel like it.

In this episode, I talk about the way I studied practice questions that helped me score in the 96th percentile on Step 1 and the 98th percentile on COMLEX Level 1. I talk about what pitfalls to avoid and tips and tricks that you can use to maximize your time tackling questions. I hope you find this episode helpful!

Dr. Ryan is the founder and creator of Boards and Beyond, one of the most popular study resources among medical students around the world. In this episode, we discuss the new pass/fail changes to Step 1, how that will impact how residencies view Step 2, the best way to use Boards and Beyond for Step 2 preparation, how to maximize third and fourth year, and more. Be sure to check out the Boards and Beyond website to view sample videos. Also follow us on our new Twitter account

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Dr. Max Feinstein is a CA-1 Anesthesiology Resident in New York City. In this episode, we discuss how to prepare for third year and perform well, how to know what to look for in residency programs, and what makes certain residency programs the "best."

In this new series, I interview students who have scored over a 250 on Step 1. We discuss how they were to achieve these amazing scores in order to help first- and second-year medical students grapple with the challenge of getting the Step 1 score of their dreams.

How do you balance material from premade Anki decks with class material? What are common mistakes when using Anki? What are some useful Anki add-ons? This is Part 2 of my interview with Nick Flint, one of the creators of Anking. Check out the Anking YouTube channel for great tutorials on how to master Anki.

What is Anki? Why should medical students use Anki? How should new students start using Anki? Using pre-made decks vs. making your own cards. In this episode, I interview Nick Flint, one of the creators of AnKing. Check out the AnKing YouTube channel for tutorials on mastering Anki in medical school.

Dr. Jason Ryan is well known among medical students for being the creator of Boards & Beyond, one of the most comprehensive resources medical students use to prepare for their Step 1 board exam. In this episode, we discuss test-taking strategies, how to avoid distractions while preparing for Step 1, how to set up a study plan, and what to do if you don't get the score you want.

Dr. Jason Ryan is well known among medical students for being the creator of Boards and Beyond. In this interview, Dr. Ryan discusses his story creating B&B as well as gives advice for how to use this resource to prepare for USMLE Step 1 Exam. Be sure to check out the Boards & Beyond website and Dr. Ryan's sample videos!

Is competition healthy in medical school? At what point does competition become a bad thing? How do you be competitive and aggressive without coming off as a gunner? What is the difference between those who score high on tests in medical school and those who don't?

How do you create effective flashcards? How do you know what to put in a flashcard and what to not include? What are the best resources to use when you make flashcards?

Student Doctor Nijat Aliyev shares his journey to a U.S. medical school as an international student from Azerbaijan. He gives his advice for international students who have a goal of attending a U.S. medical school.

Dr. Mulick has a passion for personal finance. He shares how to management debt and gain financial freedom quickly out of residency.

What is the root cause of student and physician burnout? How can we prevent burnout? How do you know when you have burnout? What is the difference between burnout and depression?