Productivity Hacks For Pre-Meds and Medical Students

[@annlys7728]

Even though it is hard, I find that leaving social media till the end of the day to be best. I can't just go on youtube or instagram or facebook for a 5 min study break and focus on my study after as well. instead at the break times, I just go and get a snack, talk to my family, etc Hope this helps a fellow youtube addict ;D

[@KelceyHelmick]

Hi Andrea, I just wanted to write a little thank you for making all these amazing videos. I am only a sophomore in high school but know I want to pursue a career in the medical field. These videos have helped not only in understanding what I need to do but have also motivated me. I cannot tell you how many times I have had bad days where I thought to myself that I'm not good enough or I can't do it and wanted to just give up but I always come back to your videos and they make me feel 100% better and motivated to go out there and kick some butt. I really cannot thank you enough for motivating but making me confident as I go through this "scary" medical path. You might not even see this but thank you ❤️

[@sparklypinkleopard26]

That's so cool!!! You will do amazing! Enjoy your journey :)

[@Alyson542]

That's amazing, so proud of you for being curious and looking up studying/productivity hacks as a high school student interested in medicine. You definitely have the drive and motivation to be a doctor, and just in that, in my opinion, I think you're halfway there. Good luck to you in high school, college and hopefully medical school :)

[@pensandnoodles681]

Yay, new video! Andrea, you discussed meal prep, and I know you're big on cooking your own food and being healthy- can you do a video on how you prep your meals? Maybe some sort of vlog video where you show us how you make your groceries list, make a quick meal, then storage/packing for the next day? Or perhaps a video with your top meal prep ideas/recipes?

[@pensandnoodles681]

Also- some reasons why I don't currently prep my own meals if you could give some advice: worrying that food will go bad after only a few days (so how long can we keep the meals in the fridge/are there certain ingredients that we should use more to avoid food poisoning?), and keeping the meals cold/hot until I'm ready to eat them (what to do if we don't have a fridge, such as when we go to the library?). Thanks!

[@heavythinker16]

As always, you give the most helpful and feasible advice.

[@jerikaschirf6898]

Every time I am unmotivated to study, I watch one of your videos and it ALWAYS gets me back into the game! Thank you for being such an inspiration!

[@sumeyakhan1083]

Thankyou for this video.....I'm well away from college years now but the point I found most inspiring in your video is the amount of self awareness you had!

[@ur5860]

Thank you so much for your advice regarding social media (SM) and discipline towards studying. The correlation between the stimulation and excitement SM gives, and intelligence and brain power truly needs to be addressed. SM can be a major distraction when it's time to study. I believe so many people will be helped by this tip on SM. Your advice has definitely helped me! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

[@jennflprofileupdated8931]

I'm glad I heard this! I say no to some plans too because I noticed I can study better that way!! Same as you!

[@belindab4640]

My marks went up when i stopped going to lectures and listening to them online

[@Rosey7teen]

Andrea, I really needed this, thank you! Just yesterday I deactivated my Instagram because I realized how often I went onto it and just would avoid studying because I would rather look at other people's' posts instead. Same goes with other social media, but one by one, I think it's better for me to give it up, it's easier to focus. I love your videos! Thank you :)

[@justineevanvero7429]

As an occupational therapy student, with all the distractions that social media offers & the massive wave of school stuffs, this is very helpful :) thank you for all the reminders ^_^ God bless you :)

[@Anna-dq6qm]

Your passion is truly inspiring! Great tips! I'm also a huge fan of meal planning, it saves tones of time and also tones of money. Regarding the time management, I use pomodoros to study and it has really helped me. Once I discovered KZbin was a distraction while studying I was determined to found a solution. Using plane mode on my phone really really helps, I can still use the pomodoro app but I don't get distracted by any kind of social media. Maybe that helps for some of you. Once again, thank you Andrea for being here for us! Love from Barcelona!

[@shanleyabhi]

my time management tip would be to break studying into small small topics and master it. it's my favourite. thank you Andrea

[@lunaali3891]

The Forest app is a life saver! Such a good time management app and you can track your focus over time and it stops you from using your phone

[@arsh1781]

You are such an inspiration Andrea! I recently started watching your videos and honestly they are so helpful! I'm a first year biology major/Pre-Med at UCLA and I know how important grades are in college! I did not do so well in my first quarter (3.1 GPA) but I know I'll push myself more and manage my time to do well in the next 2 quarters! Seriously I Wish to end up where you are right now. Thank you for these tips (:

[@lberny0203]

Hi Andrea, I'd love for you to do a video on self-care during residency since you always seem to balance this so well and are so positive! I read some research articles that looked at sleep deprivation often experienced during residency and its associated issues (conflicts with coworkers, weight changes, practice-related issues, etc.). I am curious how you have managed sleep while being a resident, what/if any safeguards are in place in terms of hours awake and practicing medicine, and how different specialties may compare (based on what you know/have been told) in terms of little sleep and constantly working/being on call. I am just so fascinated that despite these poor associations with sleep deprivation, some (perhaps many?) doctors and other medical providers deal with a culture that fosters this. However, correct me if I am wrong about this or if things have changed for the better since the studies I read were published. Thanks for being such a great inspiration! :)

[@xLifeinmotionx]

Using the Pomodoro technique works for me. (Also, I find that I study better in a library. ) I would also keeping a calendar on you with your obligations (exams, homework assignments, important meetings, etc.). (Perhaps google calendar or ical). A second, physical, one is also helpful. You can visualize your obligations. I also add task reminders to my calendar. For instance, if I need to check back in with something/someone, I may add it to my calendar 2 weeks from now.

[@leahcraig9413]

Loved this video, especially the part about social media. You're my inspiration! I have learned so many study techniques from watching you and my grades reflect it. Thank you for being you!!

[@Florencesaludybienestar]

I watch you from El Salvador I'm 20 and i'm in the medical school !!! I love your videos and your advices they have helped me A LOT!!!

[@caitlinsmith6530]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been in such a slump with my school work lately and haven't been managing my time as well as I would like so these tips really helped remind me of how to get back in that groove!

[@LoveSarahJean]

Loved this! Always such good advice! I'm deciding what to go back for to finish my undergrad and whenever I watch your videos I'm pushed more towards medical!

[@chadrichards4681]

Quick plug for Anki flash cards. Takes a bit to figure out, but once you get it it's fantastic for in-depth studying when you're making the deck and consistent review to master what's important.

[@ruthfarrell6337]

You are the most motivational person ever omg

[@israelcarr8647]

Many thanks to you Andrea for these reminders and study tips. They sure are helpful.

[@drsupriyatiwari]

Awesome tips Andrea!! Logging out of Facebook is the first thing I do too 🙋 Staying super focused doesn't come naturally to me, I get carried away so I like really have to put in more efforts than others to do that and my most favourite thing to do is to reward myself for staying focused. I know I feel my best only when I have given my 100% and if I haven't I don't quite enjoy the other things in life so the biggest motivation is what follows 😂 probably weird but works for me!!🙌 P.S you look so pretty 😍 Loved what you said about inspiring one another in medical community❤

[@DrSheenaSong]

Thank you for your videos! I love your passion and enthusiasm! I'm in medical school myself and am an aspiring ophthalmologist. I often start my day with your videos to give me some extra motivation to study

[@DoctorNikkiP]

Thank you for this video! I think productivity is also about being happy with how you used your time and this was helpful for being more efficient with time :)

[@anhtopoftheworld]

Andrea you are amazing! You inspire me so much, as a pre-med myself. I'm studying for the MCAT and I'll definitely use your tips! Xx from Dallas, TX.

[@TheSma3l]

2 weeks for my Medicine mid-term.... The hardest 2 weeks of my life!

[@amaidenofvirtue]

Hang in there! :)

[@TheSma3l]

amaidenofvirtue done with my medicine midterm 😁 , it was great

[@drra4951]

Planning your commute is really important especially if you don't drive and you have over two hours commuting to and from your school almost everyday.

[@tg6959]

Awesome video. Enjoyed watching every bit of it. I know someone asked this question before, but can you do a video on meal prep. Eating healthy is not quite easy with a busy schedule. And as you mentioned, it can end up being quite costly too.

[@johnmiller6399]

Really great video! Also love the lighting and the background btw!

[@Gt500rh]

thank you for the support !

[@syahmihaziy6740]

thanks andrea.great tips.

[@vliinette]

Thank you for your hard work videos. I love watching them as a motivator before I study! Also I would love a vlog-type of video where you meal prep :-) Have a great new years

[@Ro.Lin13]

Your content is always so helpful!

[@nelkirivera924]

Really great job on this video! So many students will better time management skills with it. I agree with the social media aspect of your video. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@kathytran6004]

Love you Andrea. Thank you!

[@notanotherpeterzhang7582]

I really loved this video, thanks👍🏼

[@taoubadouibi1560]

Andrea.. You are such an inspiration.. Thanks a million Love from Algeria

[@singhbling_]

best video I have ever watched.. thank-you so much Andrea for those tips I'm soo motivated! thank u😊😊

[@alexkonstantinou4782]

Omg I love your passion and it helps me stay motivated, lots of love!!! stay amazing

[@igrewuponsupernintendo]

I had to deal with lecture dinosaurs, who would punish students for not showing up to their holy lectures. Giving out test questions at lectures, not allowing recordings, claiming it's their intellectual property, etc. Thank God those dinosaurs are on track to go extinct. I also learned more with reading or focusing on recorded lectures.

[@Chris-ie2xo]

Can totally relate to that! Those dinosaurs should stop being so narrow minded

[@Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ]

interesting , they probably know learning outside the classroom is the future .

[@PinkBlondie073]

This was an amazing video, Andrea.Your videos are so inspiring and make me want to continue on my path to being a doctor. I Could you possibly make a video on deciding your specialty?

[@eternalsunshine9010]

i absolutely have no problem with going out,the only thing that bothers me is social media. im so ADDICTED,not just social media,but music,pictures and just phone stuff in general. its so bad to the point where i feel anxious without my phone around. i hate it so much

[@pchavez6938]

Hello there. Just wondering if you could make a video for those trying to create a study place within their room. How would you recommend a setup for best results, i get easily distracted in my room.

[@nikihaj4225]

This video is so helpful, thank you!

[@yeahyeah9495]

Definitely doing the 50 min timer thing.

[@victore.1509]

yeah yeah Definitely try it. I started doing it about a year ago and my productivity sky rocketed. 50 min timer, 10 minute break. It also gets much easier to do over time, so your productivity kind of goes on auto-pilot, which is great.

[@yeahyeah9495]

Victor Elensi cool! Thanks!

[@ademesa97]

THANK YOUUUUU!!! I LOVED IT

[@krod91100]

Constructive criticism. It can be really hard to hear your videos on a mobile. I love your videos! :) Thank you for the advice!

[@AndreaTooleyMD]

Thanks so much for letting me know! Is the audio too quiet? Too grainy? Thanks so much!

[@krod91100]

It's just really quiet. It's not the quality just the volume.

[@omarelbeshir2628]

thanks a lot its really helpful

[@modmedical]

Perfect, thanks so much!

[@itsdebralove]

I love your videos so much, your videos are the best!

[@taylorg1113]

Great video!!!!

[@twistedoracle1144]

Thanks

[@fritzadivalifestyle3889]

thank you

[@josh392]

Hey Andrea, I was just hoping that you can make video on Match Day. Ive been trying to look into it although I'm really unsure of what it is. If a video not possible a response would be amazing! Thanks!

[@pchavez6938]

Oh also, what are your suggestions for meal prepping? Chicken breast? an entire meal? Do you cook for you and your husband or just yourself? Im engaged so meal prepping for two might be a little more difficult lol. ok, thanks. Your great! :)

[@annasagan7071]

Andrea I'm from Poland. Love watching you !!! Please tell mi how can i find all actual list of textbooks for USMLE step 1. not only review books but textbooks you are learning from in us medical school. Can you give me your list of books you were studying sinse 1 year till usmle? I trust you the most

[@vinithamathivanan588]

Andrea...can u tell me....how to be in a hostel....lik we hav more distraction in hostel....how to cope up with tat

[@syahmihaziy6740]

andrea,which is better for me to further my study in local universities or study abroad?i'm thinking to apply for biomedical sciences at oxford university

[@syahmihaziy6740]

I have a question Andrea.I am last minute person.I always study last minute for many tests and I excel in most of them.But it's too stress because,for example for history,I need to memorize thousands of facts.I wake up early like 3,4 a.m. and start to memorize all the facts but it is too stress.but at the end of the day i excel in it.But sometimes don't.Sometimes i feel it work for me.so my question for you is,Is it good to study last minute and does it help ?(because sometimes i feel like everything just jump to my brain but sometimes don't)so, is it okay for me to go on with it?

[@naazneenfatima6009]

awesome Andrea ... I love all Your videos...they are every so informative and most importantly You're so sweet and pretty to watch..Thanks a lot for inspiring us medical students

[@anuhyachunduru3060]

Naazneen Fatima hi i used to see your videos may i know why you stoped them they used to be very informative

[@naazneenfatima6009]

Anuhya Chunduru Aww really ? Thanks Anuhya ..!! I'm gonna resume medical videos afresh from 2017 March after my 3rd yr final exams get over ... I had to delete them due to some family issues, but I'll return in 3 months soon. Do stay connected 😊🖒

[@anuhyachunduru3060]

Wow nice Thank u😘😊

[@7906jun]

i just want to compare with others. how many hours can you study focused a day? for me, i can really focus for about 2 hours then i feel my brain is sluggish and does not want to think hard. Am i just not pushing myself hard enough or i have just bad brain ?

[@mysweetredbean]

Wow Andrea thank you for replying and doing this response video :)

[@alanjefferson5823]

Hi Andrea, I was wondering if you can do a video about being a Chemistry major. Also, is it better to to pursue a BA or BS while doing pre med?

[@Matt-bg6kf]

#1 its better to major in something that you actually enjoy then #2 its better to major in a non science like English or History etc because so many people that apply to medical school major in the sciences.

[@billytessio6326]

Do an interview with Sarah Clifford!!!!

[@jennflprofileupdated8931]

Time managementYea!

[@Mypotatostory]

How to become a vet? If you could interview a vet that will be nice for me!

[@LoveSarahJean]

Tony Lin My sister is one! It's a long journey!! She loves it now that she's working in the field though.

[@user-uk9ro4gz5x]

Please healthy meal prep video!!!

[@7906jun]

i wonder how old she is ?

[@AndreaTooleyMD]

I'm 28- almost 29 :-)

[@7906jun]

Andrea Tooley i see :). thanks for uploading these videos and i admire your achievements.

[@Youngbaked551]

Thanks baby face

[@fritzadivalifestyle3889]

thank you