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► THIS VIDEO will teach you different techniques on how to study. From creating a study schedule to creating flashcards and other factors that play a role in learning new things like sleeping. Everyone studies best in different ways, but after this video you will have an overview over the best study practices and how to apply them in your medical school journey!

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In this course Dr. Ossareh will share his experiences. He is one of the biggest YouTube medical channel owners and the best one to prepare you for your life as a medicine student.

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[nunitchagucci]

I love how you said that " read out loud will keep you away from daydreaming" I actually read out loud a lot when I get stressful by the material however, it does really help me to keep on tract and I didn't even know that it is one of the strategy! I love this video so much! It is excellent!!!! You should get a million subscriber!!! <3

[jacky]

1. Create manageable study schedule - preview and review on the same day 2. Timing - Pomodoro 30-5mins (turn of all distractions) 3. Enhance memory recall - spaces repetition, Feynman technique, multiple resources (read high yield, find reference book of low yield), flash cards to actively learn (anki - study that days material) 4. Read and Retain - read out loud, act like a teacher in your mind when reading, highlight as you read. 5. Study when you don’t want to - build a habit, pomodoro, rewards 6. Sleep (core), Exercise, Eat healthy - 8hrs and 15min naps, don’t play on phone before bed

[Zara_Luna]

1. Read high yield books
2. Have a Reference book
3. Recall like you are a teacher
4. Space repetition every 2-3 days

[heydebee]

wish I had watched this before my first semester. thanks!

[billkuo]

Summary: study what you have been exposed to on the same day, read out loud and underline or highlight, use reference books for details and use multiple sources of material. Teach others what you've learnt and act like a teacher, use spaced repetitions like Anki. Have a regular study habit with cue and reward, eg everyday at 6pm with use 30min to 5 min study plan, then give reward eg tv show, movie or exercise. Most importantly, always sleep well, so make exercise and 8 hour sleep happen, cool quiet room without lights and screen time. Perhaps 15 min nap in the middle of the day if necessary.

[suleimanabdirahman]

I'm here after being five years in medical school, this lecture helped me a lot to survive many times by the habits I started at that time. Thanks Dr.

[charlespeprah]

I just started medical school. ..I am soo happy listening to this video am gonna follow it ...I hope and pray it works for me...

[mariamr]

As an Indian dental student, we have lectures, practicals, lab work, etc from 8-5pm with a short break. It's very difficult and tiring to studying as soon as we reach home. There is no time for recreation. But I'll try to incorporate these tips, let's hope it works.

[drdidi]

My 2 years are really bad, I don't know how to manage all this stuff but, finally 3rd year now learning to use scientific technic . It vary useful. That's the right way to study i think. Now use this skills daily, and show effective results, thanks sir making this video. It's very important know how to maintain sleep, healthy diet, exercise with medical study.

[grace]

i really enjoyed the lecture. it helped me so much to learn about studying. I always had studying issues as a medical student and it really affected me so much that i used to break down and start crying lol. It seemed like the more volume i study the more i forget what i've previously studied. Its soooo annoying!!!! i just hope this technique works for me cos there's so much to know and not forget. Thank you so much.

[jordanm]

This material is absolutely fantastic! Very clean, organized, and “high yield”. I’m very excited to start med school this year after 9 years out of undergrad and I’ll be primed to implement. Thanks Doc Ossareh!

[alperenbilir]

I am a dentistry stuedent.Thank you much Mr. Dr. Ossareh.That is fantastic tips.

[rxa-z]

I love this guy!
I have learned so much from him for so long!

[dataanalysis]

Hope I watched this video on the first day of my med school! But it's never too late though.
Thank you so much.

[nurysraelmadayag]

I agree with the idea don't just listen to lecture videos, mixed it up with reading, teaching/sharing what you learned with fellow med students this way the information that you must learn will remain in your long term memory. NICE I LIKE THAT

[filbertgudisan]

Wish I knew these before college. Such a great find! Thanks!

[mudassarnadeem]

What if your 5 min break becomes a damn 50 min break? 😅

[Renji]

Extremely informative. I really wished I had watched this when I was in medical school.

[amgadeladl]

SUMMARY

1. Creat a manageable study schedule (one that you can really stick with!).
- Wake up 2 hours early before lectures have your breakfast and coffee.
- Review the lecture you are about to take.
- Watch or go to the lecture.
- Take a break.
- Review the material from different sources to get a grasp of it.

2. Know how to strategically time it.
- Modified pomodoro technique: 30 min study then 5 min.
- NO DISTRACTION (Phone airplane mode).

3. Learn techniques to enhance recall of information.
- Study using multiple resources but not many.
- Study from a high-yield book for important information.
- Have a reference (that may have many low-yield info) to really understand the high yield material.
- Flashcards and spaced-repetition.
- Do not cram.

4. Learn how to read quickly while retaining information.
- Read out loud.
- Act like a teacher.
- Highlight and underline while you read.

5. Learn how to study when you don't want to.
- Develop a habit of studying:
Cue: after breakfast or after exercising.
Habit: Studying using modified pomodoro technique
Reward: Eat or do something that you like.

6. Learn how to have a good sleep schedule (VERY CRITICAL).
- Sleep 7-8 hours and no matter what just MAKE IT HAPPENS!
- Take 20-30 min nap.
- No bluelight, no caffeine, no heavy meals, no stress or loud noise before sleeping.

[drmed]

well thank you doc that were amazing and it is time to get started to this first year in med school
mo from algeria