Study Smarter Not Harder: Tips for Pre-Med and Medical Student Success
In the latest episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley provides a comprehensive study system designed to help pre-med students learn more efficiently.
Key points include:
- The importance of active recall, spaced repetition, interleaving, and elaboration/dual coding in memory retention.
- Building a weekly study schedule with deep work sessions and a daily power hour.
- Effective note-taking strategies, including the two-pass method and converting notes into quiz questions.
- Reading science textbooks methodically by priming the brain with end-of-chapter questions and replacing highlighting with summaries and questions.
- Approaches for using practice questions as diagnostic tools and the teach-back method for reinforcing understanding.
- Importance of wellness including adequate sleep, daily movement, and mindfulness practices.
- Strategies for group study, leveraging office hours and mentors, and responsible use of technology and AI tools in studying.
- Advice on avoiding common study pitfalls and practical tips for immediate implementation of the study system.
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In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics.
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