Study with Me + How I Learn New Content

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In this episode of the Study with Me series, we're doing a cheeky study vlog of me preparing for a physiology supervision, teaching the Muscles topic to first year medical students at Cambridge University. I show you my system for learning new material, and how I take notes to Scope the Subject using OneNote, and how I generate Active Recall questions for the students to answer. Enjoy!

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[se]

*his form of procrastination is cleaning the kitchen lol*

[prodigion]

I'm really good at the procrastination stage. The only difference is that while yours lasts 30 minutes, mine lasts a week

[zannotra]

He went from hi im Ali, a junior doctor to hi I’m Ali, a doctor!!

[TimmyTangents]

I don’t get why people are saying Ali is bragging? Like he’s just living his life and providing insight on his work flow?

[imranhusseineno]

I don't know Why people think Ali brags....

Dude he's just introducing himself... just work hard and get something to introduce yourself with other than your name 😆😁

[cristinaleon]

Active Recall works like magic. I spent months taking regular Biology notes and doing just “good enough”. Then I started by paying more attention in class and writing down questions and magic happened. Thanks from Peru Ali!

[WebMedics]

Ali you have given me a target to aim for. Please keep doing what you do, because the net benefit you will have on patients and clinicians alike will far outlast any distant memory of either of us. Thank you.

[shrutiparlikar]

I just absolutely love the way you narrate. It's so authentic and witty and funny that it makes me want to watch more.

[GusDaCosta]

Man how do you find time to be a doctor, study, have your own business and be a YouTube? love the dedication. Do you edit the videos yourself too?

[humma]

When I watched a similar themed video a couple of days back, it blew my mind that your down time isn’t equivalent to mind numbing endeavours. You’re doing something productive even when you’re procrastinating or ‘relaxing’. That’s the game charger.

[jm]

When I come home after work and exercising I feel so tired and lazy and don't do anything. You made me motivated to try and do something productive after work

[louisasophie]

Hey Ali, thanks for the video! I‘m a German medical student and I’m currently studying for my 3rd semester exams. You inspire me to do even more active recall. Most of the time I procrastinate by making nice and neat notes until I actually start to actively recall my own notes. BUT over the years of studying I figured out that making my own notes (organising and structuring the subjects) and then actively recalling them by loudly explaining them to myself as if I was in an oral exam works best for me! Though my roommates might be a little confused as to who I‘m talking to all day haha

[graceurdaneta]

i legit followed how to organize before i study and i get 80’s now. Its very effective.

[YumonYee]

I am all in for the first bit that consists of creating headings first. It helps tremendously and it definitely helped me study biology lessons (which tend to be long and detailed) back in the day more efficiently

[ItsNazsWorld]

You are such an inspiration Ali. I am amazed by how you can maintain constant content in your channel and also manage your life as a doctor. I'm a first year med student and it's already hard for me to maintain a regular flow of content on my channel

[simvr-]

Videos around this time were this channels ‘golden age’ of content. More of this nowadays would be so good.

[Reverae]

Would be really helpful for that active recall question studying method! Currently having problems in wether I should focus on creating concept summary sheet notes or just Flashcards only

[umar]

All the shiny facilities and habits came after a lot of hard work and consistency. Ali earned the credit and advises to stop excusing for less self-utilization.

[ahmedelkheety]

Thanks for improving my way of study..i am a fifth year medical student...i did well in my OSCE exam in GYN&Obstetris today and preparing for tomorrow MCQ exam using active recall technique

[abdirizak]

Can you do a video on your fitness? It's fascinating how you stayed in shape whilst pursing all your goals in life?