How can you aid your learning studying medicine at university?

  1. Study in Groups: Form or join study groups to discuss complex topics, quiz each other, and learn from your peers. Group study can provide different perspectives and help reinforce your understanding.

  2. Use Multiple Resources: Don’t rely solely on one textbook or set of notes. Use various resources, including textbooks, online sources, videos, and medical apps, to get a well-rounded view of the material.

  3. Anki Flashcards: Consider using Anki or other spaced repetition flashcard apps to help memorise and retain information more effectively.

  4. Clinical Experience: Seek clinical exposure early in your education. Observing and interacting with patients can reinforce what you learn in the classroom and provide a deeper understanding of medical practice.

  5. Take Breaks: Break your study sessions into manageable chunks with short breaks in between. This can enhance retention and prevent burnout.

  6. Practice Questions: Regularly work through practice questions and past exam papers to test your knowledge and improve your test-taking skills.

  7. Mind Mapping: Use mind maps or concept maps to visualise complex information and relationships between topics.

  8. Use Mnemonics: Create and use memory aids, such as mnemonics, to remember complex information and processes.

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