Memorization | Memory Palace and Mnemonics | How to Actually USE Them

Memorization is king for pre-meds and med students alike. You have also probably looked into how to improve your memory and come across key techniques like spaced repetition, flashcards, memory palace (method of loci), and mnemonics. But while many guides report the benefits of using each of these methods, it’s difficult to know how to actually implement each memorization method in your study routine. In this video I go over how I used each of these memorization methods to learn vast amounts of information in medical school quickly and effectively. Memorization was not one of my strengths, but using these techniques has made it much easier. I hope you find these tips equally helpful!
I go over:
1. Planning your memorization technique based on the type of information you need to learn
2. Flashcards (Anki)
3. Mnemonics
4. Memory Palace / Method of Loci
5. Reviewing each method regularly
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[@brain_apostrophe_t]

Can we talk about how weird it is that memory making techniques and practices arent taught in school from a young age. Like I understand that one may develope them while in school but doing a class on them along with the other basics like english or maths would build better minds in kids. Dont know exactly how we could impliment it but the fact that we havent tried is whats interresting.

[@RizwanKhan-os1pt]

Ima Dork Damn right man!!! I guess they don't teach those stuffs to students because they love to put a zero on the exam papers and bully students.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

I've written on my blog extensively about this issue, Ima. The problem is that certain kinds of memory techniques really are taught in school - just not well. I suggest that we also not place the responsibility solely on schools, but also on parents who could be demonstrating these skills themselves. I have interviews with two parents and their kids who do just that and its incredible what comes out of it. Finally, I have an interview with the great Lynne Kelly who wrote The Memory Code. She takes these techniques into schools and does amazing things for kids with them. I think if we support the people already doing the work and do these things ourselves so kids see the value in it, then schools will pick it up naturally and probably much more quickly. Institutions are slow moving machines, after all, but we don't have to be.

[@TetraSamurai]

Holly TheDork because it takes a long time to become experts at it, and children aren’t likely to become proficient at complex memory techniques such as this

[@saloni.sharma]

it's probably because every individual has a different way of memorising and mostly you can't typecast methods that would be good. In my high school, my chemistry teacher encouraged mnemonics for memorising periodic table and functional groups, and making songs and stories about reactions and properties and I absolutely loved it, but a lot of students found it wasteful and useless... so probably that's why.

[@pastoraris1001]

Well I don’t know what kind of school you went to but in my school they did teach us that.. I would tell you the name of the school but I can’t remember. But that’s ok, the doctor gave me some pills to take that promise to improve my memory. I just keep forgetting to take them. Jaja 😂

[@diegodemagalhaesvieira9779]

Nice work. I'm a colegue in medical School in Argentina. I'm in the second year, loving it all and looking for ways to make my life easy. I love learning, hate studying.

[@TheMoFauxs]

I’m in the police academy and I used the memory palace for memorizing the Penal Code. I made each room in my house represent a level of offense (C-A misdemeanors, 3-1/Capital felonies). I then walked into each room and studied the offenses tied to that room and repeated for the rest. I now can’t think of a specific offense without seeing myself standing in the room it’s connected to. I suck at memorizing so this really helped.

[@SlightlySaturated]

This is probably the only medical school channel, aside from Dr. Ossareh, that I watch. Always helpful!

[@dilrubayeasmin1967]

The summaries of this video.. 3 tips to remember something with easy. 1.. Spaced repetition with amki.. ( Make a flash cards which help u to memorize info efficiently. 2.. Mnemonics ( For memorize something with easy, u have to use drowning techniques. That means memorize something with picture) 3.. Method of loci/ Memory palace. ( Try to remember with visualization , what u have done/what u have read)

[@FreedominThought]

Hey man, I just saw your comment on my channel. Keep up the good work, and I wish you much success in 2017!

[@janabjegovic6601]

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[@nehasara4010]

Omg! My two favorite channels know each other 🤩🤩

[@alejandramalopena1900]

I absolutely find your videos so useful! Im starting med school in Spain on September and honestly can't wait for it!! Thanks for all your tips!

[@enteiraikou5845]

Hi Jay! I've always been very interested in learning about utilizing the memory palace technique but I've never really found any good videos that teaches me anything. But this video is awesome!! A big congratulations to your new website re-design and for your hard work. I wish you all the best in the future years and Please have your self a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! We will see you in 2017 and I hope that you still remember me! Keep up the good work and God Bless! Much love from Canada. :)

[@ragulmrnr]

Your channels deserves more views than it gets. Thanks a lot!

[@kumikohigurashi5366]

you give all the info that I've searched for at some point in such an effective way. hell you're even giving me the motivation I lost many years ago. so thanks! will put the vids info to good use, and check out the website (:

[@danialezero93]

Ohhh I certainly love the idea of using anki for remembering your own mnemonics and stories. You wrotes stores instead of stories like three times I believe. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@hoshiistar3322]

thanks so much always! so nervous about preparing for med school app ahh but trying to get myself together and push through :] hope you are having a blast on your med school app cycle!

[@JoleneLin78]

Thanks for these videos! Merry Christmas and all the best with Med School! :)

[@LGnLA]

I am going to use these tips for my language study, brilliant, BIG THANKS fs!!! ;)

[@HelenDxpl]

I couldnt understand how to use memory palace but you helped me thank you

[@Kliciouslykool]

So helpful, I regained faith!!

[@Miimii1801]

First, thank you for the Vid! It was really informative. I'll try the 1 and 2 method next time (exams are coming so I give a try !) it actually makes sense to use these methods because you not gonna get confused. ( I apologize for my bad English )

[@jac001]

This is great! Just took notes.. thank you!

[@muxn8474]

Hey, you're awesome. I really liked your video. Thank you!

[@superhetito]

You did not include a final screenshot, generally at the end of the videos, that summarizes the information. Please do them when possible. It is a great way to review every tip of yours.

[@jessxca.07]

It’s in the description

[@cutelittledevil88]

thank you, I knew flash cards and memory palace, but I think the subject for my upcomming exams will work best with nmonics

[@xLainik]

Ouh, I use Anki as well, those flashcards are the best and comes really handy for studying porpuses. The memory palace sounds weird the first time, but you actually remember the words based on the situation you planted, improving your imagination skills as well. Great video, hope you all are having a nice day.

[@SecTechie]

Could you please tell us what are the best mnemonics and such specifically for technical and scientific studies, like the A+, Security+, CEH, CHFI and other certification exams? This video is really helpful. Thanks.

[@chenalindelossantos967]

Srsly, anki should pay you 😁 im using the app now because of you! and it's helping ❤ now will try to use these tips ✨

[@toriigatedigital]

How do you create the drawing effect?

[@casualsquats1663]

Finally found someone who loves anki as much as I do haha

[@robgoodburn6178]

thanks for the video. Quick and to the point. What would you recommend for giving presentations/ delivering training? Thanks

[@kodiererg]

Thanks. I think I can make use of the intermediate method

[@santoshdoct869]

thanks for making such videos

[@ThePublicDesire]

Hi! I'm in a masters in biomedical sciences program so it's a postbacc program that's designed to be just like med school but just a little less. I'm having some issues with memorizing all the information in such a short amount of time. I make a "study guide" for each lecture where I type up my notes but in my own words and then if I'm still lost of concepts I make ankis off of them. Do you think this is the most efficient way to spend my time studying? Thanks!

[@stephaniesingroy36]

thank you!

[@stephaniestaneart721]

Could you make a video walking us through a Memory Palace of yours that is effective? I get the concept but the application is a bit hazy.

[@iwantaseperateytaccount3305]

Hey I have a question! In order to get into medschool I need to pass a test (so be better than about 80% of my competitors). One subtest is to learn 15 patients with 5 attributes (i.e. Name, Age, profession, condition, a thing about their personality) in 6 minutes! And also 20 abstract figures colored in some place to be learned in 4 minutes. Then 1 hour later after some more tests( understanding long texts) You need to recall these things. 20 questions about the patients (i.e. The arrogant patient has...) in 7 minutes. And recalling where all the 20 figures were colored in 5 minutes. What memory technique can you recommend? People say I need to make abstract stories but I can't really do this in 6 resp. 4 minutes! I need to get full points!

[@shaidynd]

Can you give an example for a loci to see how you do it.

[@__WJK__]

The thing that’s somewhat discouraging (and also frustrating) of all the people I’ve met in life that have incredible long & short term memories... they aren’t actually using (ie) Loci or memory palace techniques, which I find incredibly amazing seeing how memorization and recall can be so incredibly easy and near effortless for some, while others struggle and need to apply a ton of specialized and exhausting antidotes, just to retain and recall things from one moment to the next :(

[@TomBrayer2]

Some people may use memorization techniques without even realizing it or knowing what they're actually doing. Don't get discouraged you got this man, focus on your own success not others'

[@JohnCarrFitness]

How many different memory palaces did you use in med school and how do you differentiate them?

[@adityaagarwal1590]

do i have to make one mind palace or many ... because i am a med student and have to remember tons of data so how to remember 100s of mind palaces.. its confusing

[@lishasarode509]

hey . ..hi...i m a medical student..i used all of above techniques u mention...i m looking for a app which will remind me of space repetition any suggestions??? plzz..

[@ZeVioloniste]

This video was so interesting! I've been trying to use the memory palace for a while, but I never understood how to use it properly. It might just save my year! I just started med school and I've struggled so much (probably because I'm 17 and don't have the maturity needed yet) Thank you so much for this video!

[@dettmantim1991]

if you were using the memory palace for terms and definitions, would you use mnemonics for every single word in that term and definition?

[@Athandatu]

What about pathways in Biochemistry? They’re too long to put down into flash cards, or for mnemonics. I’d argue the same for the Loci technique. How did any of you make it work for biochemistry?

[@linaa2393]

Hi Dr. Jubbal, what software do you use to create your videos?

[@KristiThomas211]

May I link to your video for a grant project that I am doing for Texas A&M University, please? If so, how would you prefer it to be cited?

[@nattymu]

Hey! This video was great, I know this is focused on Med school content but would like to ask you what could be your suggestion to study content for Human Resources knowing that this subject is so dense in content and monotonous which will make harder to "enjoy" and learn from memory. Thanks!!!

[@nattymu]

Excellent! Thanks a lot! I haven't discovered your channel before, but it is very useful and your explanations are super clear and understandable "user friendly" :-) Thanks a lot!

[@Nicole-em7iv]

I prefer the pen/paper ones over the animations as well! But great video :)

[@WhiteCoatChronicles]

Med school insiders, what app/program did you use to draw these visuals? I love it!

[@Chilifemedia]

what is the name of the song playing in the background at the beginning of the video?

[@dipudaimari9656]

can memory palace be used to memorize math concepts ?

[@pankajpandey9191]

sir, please make a video on the field of biotech

[@thegoatzander]

Can you use the mind palace if you have Aphantasia.

[@SlightlySaturated]

Hello, is it possible for you to make a video regarding tips on how to keep life balance while in medical school? Hahahaha this is probably silly. I feel like even though I have striven to make my study methods more efficient, I'm just too tired or unmotivated to do life-things. I've heard a lot of perspectives about this but I also want to hear yours since your advices are always on point and helpful! Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@jjkosinski]

Watch your diet. Very important

[@vinayaksaidapur3464]

Yea same situation here ,please do it early...

[@ilhamjirde2954]

Just a quick question please. I am in medical school and I want to try out Anki. So shall I start to create flashcards instead of taking hand written notes? Because I might not get the time to do both everyday

[@farzanamatiullah7802]

Flashcards r better😅 notes take alot of time

[@caribaez5711]

Can empaths be good at vivid memory like memory palace?

[@moltofarm]

how do you draw so well? nice vids btw!

[@sallylauper8222]

I'm thinking of going to medical school solely to sharpen my mnemonic skills.

[@ManishaKumari]

amAzing 🌷

[@dancevids23]

How is anki better than quizlet?

[@user-co5hn4yn6l]

Anki Vs. Quizlet.. ?

[@nomanslandjin533]

3:14 method of Loci

[@raghavranga9678]

Idk if you’ll ever see this, but in undergrad I made a mnemonic for the 12 cranial nerves that was so sexual that I never forgot it 😂 You’re so right, the more dirty the mnemonic the easier it is to remember

[@inejunta6569]

The contrast in that statement is perfect.

[@rocketgaming4495]

how do you remember formulas?

[@kodiererg]

Rocket Gaming I personally learned to write c++ in high school, but javascript or any other will work too. Write a program to do each formula for you. You'll find by the time you have your program wrote, you will have memorized the formula and found the most efficient method of doing it. It's also useful because then you have a handy computer program or phone app that can do those formulas as well.

[@kodiererg]

Rocket Gaming a second idea would be to combine the major memory system with the memory palace.

[@satisfying.asmr.69]

okay what if i don't know what information is relevant and how to extract only important information. the problem is i don't know how to choose what is relevant what should I do.. if you can explain in a video .. please make a video on that..

[@caughtcrjfever2107]

I had the same problem. What I would suggest is look at the objectives at the start and the mcqs, questions at the back. That would be a great head start. Secondly ask seniors about repeated questions

[@elleb1574]

what's your major?

[@brianpistolwhip]

Repitition?

[@joelo4360]

may i ask how do u make the video with hand drawing the words and pictures? it looks amazing!

[@gregrelev9851]

IMO top rule is to repeat info - otherwise we can forget everything event if you use menmotechniques, associations ... and here comes Anki - absolutely great tool, love it - simple and yet so powerful BTW. nice video

[@terrybrown9242]

Seems odd that you separate out Loci as a separate category from mnemonics. Generally the method of loci is considered a subtype of mnemonics. Generally visual association, acrostics, rhymes, stories, loci are all considered mnemonics.

[@m0zric]

Merry Christmas!!! Ah, shit....

[@minhnguyen245]

❤❤❤❤

[@medicalguru7465]

but the sketchy medical website is too pricy :(

[@mariko01]

did anyone else notice it says stores instead or stories at 4:44

[@nigelpascua2280]

Acting department Athletic department-review center-dream league-playbook-memory

[@Jone276]

Repetition is misspelled *ouch*

[@shobikhan9613]

Copy 1

[@Nazababy]

Please explain further in mnemonics

[@caribaez5711]

Sometimes flash cards frustrate me a bunch. :(

[@ManishaKumari]

wow

[@hassanamobi4884]

Anyone here in 2021 ??

[@blehblehblehdracula]

Memory palace is how I function daily, oddly enough. Photographic memory, so it sort of just happened this way. Lol

[@dolcebanana5920]

Making flash cards takes forever for me 😭

[@macmanuelodumeru3708]

but why your friends sister? lol

[@Zetsuke4]

this video didnt help me at all

[@sjordan1419]

HAND IS DISTRACTING.

[@megasabri173]

Loci is pronounced low-chee!