Dr. Ali Abdaal discusses evidence-based study methods for medical students, tips for using medical flashcards, and the role of fun in productivity.      [01:36] Evidence-Based Study Techniques  [04:55] Anki and Other Flashcard Apps  [06:35] Mnemonics and Memory Palaces  [08:27] Tips for Using Flashcards  [12:36] Defining Productivity & How to be Productive  [14:44] How to Overcome Common Productivity Struggles  [16:45] The Role of Fun in Learning & Productivity  [21:00] Avoiding the Professional “Conveyor Belt” and Achieving Happiness      Full show notes Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity

Dr. Leila Javidi and Chase DiMarco discuss when students should ask for help and the perks of personalized coaching. [00:34] How Dr. Leila Joined Med School Tutors [03:10] When Should You Get a Tutor? [04:35] Personalized Learning Through Coaching [07:05] How to Sign Up for 1:1 Tutoring at MST [09:43] MST’s Competitive Advantage [13:08] Med School Tutor’s Pricing [15:10] Up and Coming Services from MST   Full Show Notes

Michelle Miller holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology and is Professor of Psychological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. She also serves as President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellow. Additionally, Dr. Miller has published several books and studies on memory and effective learning. Today’s episode will cover principles and techniques for memory effectiveness in the medical field. [3:50] The Emerging Methodology of Teaching Online [4:35] The Core Principles of Memory to Increase Learning Outside of the Classroom [10:30] Factors Involved in Retention [13:30] Techniques for Terminology [18:50] Conceptualizing Context to Shift Memory Modality [22:30] Knowing How and When to Apply Different Techniques for Memory [26:50] Spacing Out Study and Why it is Beneficial for Retention and Recalling [32:35] Reflecting on Techniques That Work for You Resources Information about Dr. Michelle Miller can be found here: https://www.michellemillerphd.com Books Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter Brown Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer The Invisible Gorilla by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simmons Websites https://www.retrievalpractice.org https://www.learningscientists.org Join the Medical Mnemonist Master Mind Facebook group and find our Blog posts, Podcasts, and other Resources at FreeMedEd.org! Feel free to Email any Questions or Comments.

Chase DiMarco shares his experience with lucid dreaming, how different strategies work for different people, and how to incorporate it into your learning schedule.      [00:51] Defining Lucid Dreaming  [02:48] Using Visuals Within a Dream  [04:47] What are Memory Palaces?  [06:58] Using Memory Places as Visual Objects During Lucid Dreaming  [09:33] The Different Lucid Dreaming Techniques      Full Show Notes Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity

Barry Mapp is a learning instructor that trained under the memory champion and mind map creator, Tony Buzan. He has successfully trained thousands of learners in mind map technique and creation. Today, he is going to help explain how we can use these organization and memory tool in medical school. Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity

Dr. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka is a Harvard physician, program director for anesthesiology at MGH, and an educational researcher with several published articles on the topics of self-directed learning and residency education. Today, we will focus on how to increase study efficiency and utilize evidence-based study practices. Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity

Dr. Saud Siddiqui, founder of SketchyMedical, discusses different study techniques and the method of loci. They talk about the founding of SketchyMedical, creating visual mnemonics, the challenges of being a medical education entrepreneur, trying different study methods, and preparation for clinical rotations.

Chase DiMarco opens up about recent events that lead to personal anxiety and discusses how students can deal with anxiety and depression during COVID.      [01:50] Mental Issues Among Medics  [03:50] Finding Ways to Deal with Your Anxiety  [04:50] Trigger Events  [08:52] Seeking Help  [12:50] How Stress Can Affect us as Learners  [14:10] The Vicious Cycle That is Anxiety and Depression      The medicine world has often been recognized as a stressful environment that sometimes hurts a medics' performance, physical health, and psychosocial well-being. Throw a global pandemic into the fray, and you'll find that even more medics are falling into a state of either depression or anxiety. Interestingly, medical practitioners are less likely to seek help because of the fear of being stereotyped or judged by their peers.   With the global suicide stats at an all-time high, it's high time we addressed the mental health issues in a COVID-fatigued society. Although Chase has faced bouts of anxiety since his high school, he has managed them with relative ease. However, a recent trigger event made him feel a little overwhelmed with what was happening around him. This trigger event helped him understand that no matter how small the issue you're facing might be, it has the potential to make you feel anxious or depressed. These triggers can come from anywhere, and it won't matter how insignificant they are; the thing to note is that they affect you, and you need to do something about them.  We unknowingly struggle with mental issues which means some of us seek help when it's too late. These little anxiety triggers are known to build up and eventually blow up, leading to a spike in negative thoughts crisscrossing through a person's mind. The most important step in the healing process is recognizing that you need help.   While different solutions can work wonders for different people, a couple of resources that worked for Chase might also work for you. With the pandemic restricting people's access to physical help, online platforms such as BetterHelp and TalkSpace are known to offer help via text, chat, or video calls. Chase advises people to try and seek help from neutral parties since close friends and family typically have a bias because of the relationship you have with them.   Learners have the most to lose when it comes to dealing with mental health issues. The fact that depression and anxiety can play havoc with one's memory makes it difficult for learners to ingest new material or answer a patient's questions. The mental issues will also affect your sleep patterns, and the longer you wait before seeking help, the longer it will take before you come back to a state of normalcy.  Chase's message for you today is that it might not be you who's battling depression and anxiety, but you might know someone who is. Not everybody has the guts to come out and talk about what's eating them. If you notice somebody acting differently from what you associate them with, be the friend and offer a listening ear, you'll be surprised by how big an impact you can have by just being there. You can also share this episode with them to let them know that they are not alone and that there is help. We live in trying times, and the best way to look out for one another is by being there for one another.   Sign up for a Free Coaching session with Chase DiMarco, sponsored by Prospective Doctor! Also, do check out Read This Before Medical School.   National Helpline  Psychology Today Therapist Finder  Better Help  TalkSpace Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity

Discover advanced memory techniques, memory palaces, strategies for adding material, and trying new strategies in medical learning.

Alex Mullen & Cathy Chen of Mullen Memory discuss memory palaces.  Chase DiMarco hosts The Medical Mnemonist podcast episode: Memory Palaces basics with Mullen Memory’s Alex Mullen & Cathy Chen.  Sign up for a Free Coaching session with Chase DiMarco, sponsored by Prospective Doctor!  You can also join the Med Mnemonist Mastermind FB Group today and learn more about study methods, memory techniques, and MORE! Do check out Read This Before Medical School.  Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity