Study Techniques I Swear By As A Medical Student

[@sweetdia_med]

As a med student as well everything he said is so relatable! I used to think that it’s okay to fall behind sometimes, but I failed to realize that the gap just gets bigger as time passes: so it’s really important to stay consistent😔

[@DrAdamHotchkiss]

Ugh I don’t miss that 😋 you take one day off and you’re a year behind!!

[@ahanamondal9073]

@@DrAdamHotchkiss thank you you opened my eye by posting this comment. God bless you....i was procastinating for 2 weeks.

[@ahanamondal9073]

@Shah Bhuiyan thank you very much for this comment. You opened my eye. I was procastinating for 2 weeks. God bless you.

[@ahanamondal9073]

Thanks 😇😇😇

[@DrAdamHotchkiss]

Ahana Mondal awesome :))

[@bernardlz]

Dam no foreplay just right to the point. I like it

[@workinprogress0123]

He cares about our precious time ...

[@tijldude]

I swear medical students don’t waste time

[@bryanmilann]

foreplay 😳

[@maricelb.margallo6939]

I like it 😊

[@emin3m851]

thats why he is upto making youtube videos

[@GL-nu7rx]

You know he’s a med student when he wastes no time and gets straight to the key points. Love it!

[@KoiAcademy]

💯 Thank you for this video, the least we can do to help you is to offer timestamps: 1. Study from core out 0:25 2. Concise note taking 2:30 3. Active recall 3:35 4. Review in chunks 5:27 5. Study harder for midterms 6:32 6. Strong study mindset 7:12 7. Competition 7:44 8. Study partner 9:08 9. Consistency 10:00 10. Control anxiety 11:23 We stand by you and your tips, mastering these skills were essential for our success as well.. even beyond medical school. Thanks for all you do!

[@StudyMD]

Thanks so much you guys

[@5uperba5h7]

GOAT

[@lucassolomon6924]

GOAT.

[@ginagerzie8316]

THANK you!!!

[@nyssatang1173]

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[@pravster1086]

"you're worrying, because you're not seeing what you're worrying about" that's deep

[@G3CK0GUY]

Got a like when he opened with "lets cut to the chase".

[@robbiehammond3051]

Thank you for getting right into the video and not wasting 5 minutes on introducing the topic before saying anything of substance. It's very refreshing to see a video such as this one that gets right to the point

[@StudyMD]

I get annoyed at those so I made this is a way that I would watch

[@bellefeu4933]

"Doing your best isn't good enough, you have to be the best". I relate so heavily to this. Great video

[@rishimajaju7650]

Cristina Y.

[@karanarora31]

He won't be successful. He's going to be VERY successful! Keep it up!

[@julianaroh5509]

"Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell". Without thinking they just write. Nothing is coming into their brains. I felt that.

[@horii9700]

same.

😭😭😭

[@anthonytroupe4923]

School demands the grade for the answer. Everything else is "extra". I HATE it here😊

[@urmomsbed111]

Just say my name directly😂😭

[@ruthnwarueze638]

That is me!

[@HYFZX]

First time seeing someone talk about how ruthless med school is this openly and tells me to actually sit and study instead of trying to give me some "tricks". I mean of course you gotta study smart but that is not enough in med school. You gotta study smart and still study a lot. Thank you! This was fresh air aaand a slap in the face for me but I am NOT complaining! 😄

[@mikem9270]

Who has had that professor that says "it won't be on the exam" then ends up being about 10% of your exam

[@johnnypadilla4286]

Yup I hate that 😭

[@j934]

@@marap4107what med school? So I can avoid it lol

[@parulmujoo5682]

Omg this ALWAYS HAPPENS. They say it'll come as an mcq for 1 mark and it ends up as an ESSAY for 15 marks

[@sofiaguerrero0969]

@@j934 LOL a lot of professors do that no matter if you’re in med school or not. That just means even if they tell you not to pay attention to it because it won’t be on the exam, still write it down and study it because they forget they said that.

[@WEYffles]

It’s sooo counterproductive! The people who weren’t listen won’t know the teacher said that, will then study it, and will get better marks😅😭

[@safia1884]

I love that you get into the subject just instantaneously without unnecessarily long intro. Your explanation was very comprehensive and concise in the same time. That was helpful I added the video to my saved list. Thank you very much.

[@davidkaradine5093]

Where are you from and where do you study sister ?

[@mattcool97]

Another great video Jimmy! My thoughts: a lot of your videos emphasize simple hard work. I am 38 now and had the attitude of earning success by just working as hard as I could and putting in as many hours as possible throughout my 20s and early 30s. The problem I ran into is that I started to burn out, and then I started to develop bad habits, and my work became less efficient. I could force myself to sit down in front of my computer or my instrument or whatever, but if I was burnt out, I didn't focus. Eventually I got in the habit of not focusing - my brain started to EXPECT that when I sat down to work, I would not be focused. Now I feel it is better to practice moderation - if you always push yourself to give 100%, eventually, you wear yourself down, even if it takes years and years. Not only is it not fun, it is efficient, so you lose everything. Better to stop at 90%. That's my experience anyway. I noticed in your video where you studied for 100 hours in one week, you weren't getting proper sleep, which makes me think that kind of effort isn't sustainable. Secondly, in regards to reviewing, I really like using Anki, but in creative ways. Sometimes I use fairly high-level concepts on Anki cards. For example, you could have an Anki card that just says "What do you know about the mitochondria?" Then when I see it I just do some active, free recall about everything I can remember about the mitochondria. If I feel like I did a good job, I can move on, otherwise, I'll review the lecture on the mitochondria. Then the Anki algorithm will take care of prompting me to review the lectures that need review at the appropriate times. All that being said, I find your videos very helpful in motivating me to keep studying! Thanks!

[@nasraadem5530]

Can u give any tips on study and focusing 100%

[@anitacguma520]

That was really deep, thank you for speaking

[@unliuniverse2999]

The key is balance. ❤️

[@hell5424]

liked before it started cause I know it's gonna help me a lot

[@levocetirizine4910]

Me too lol

[@along58]

Lol! Same here! I already know when the video drops that it’s going to be helpful!

[@sukanyaghosh24]

The same 😊

[@DrAdamHotchkiss]

I love it man! “Ef that, you have to be your best”. You really do have to have that mentality in every single aspect of life, inside and outside of medicine. I really feel like you need to take that mentality to everything. When you sweep the floor you need give it 110% and that will spill over to everything. And in medicine that’s extremely important. We don’t have the luxury to do anything less than 110%. We aren’t realtors, if we mess up at our job we don’t lose someone a good deal, we could cost them their life. Great videos man. Awesome quality, even better content. Students are lucky to have you

[@maggmaxxx]

I just graduated from PA school. I settled in my mind that I would have no life for the 2yrs 4mos of PA school. From Saturday to Saturday I was in the library. Sometimes we finished class early, I went straight to the library. I would sit in a study room from morning to evening. I would take breaks to go on facebook or KZbin or watch a movie and just casually learn the material. It was low pressure learning and retention. Once you determine that you are giving up a social life, spending that much time on studying becomes easy. This is a great video!

[@maggmaxxx]

John Wayne I completely agree. You don’t have to give up a social life completely in order to succeed in school. Giving up a social life was just a method I used to insure my success.

[@experimentaorlandobyvaness1624]

I wish I could do that but I have a toddler ☺️ anyhow I'm still being successful but not getting straight A's, which I'm OK with.

[@pelin2993]

I finished 2nd year of med school and now Im a third year med student. I found ur channel when I was studying to my online exams. I hope that I will reach to final year med school with ur channel . 😊😊😊

[@itsshayene]

I failed out of high school in 2018 and I was struggling to get into university and I watched a few of your videos, in specific your video on active recall, and now I am in BA Psych on the presidents honour roll in uni! Thank you for your tips and your honesty!

[@ninalaqueen4993]

well, i only have one question, HOW COME YOU'RE THIS UNDERRATED ?????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the tips duuuude you're the best, and probably the only one out of many that i could ACTUALLY relate to ( you guessed it, i'm one of tHoSE who read blankly and end up with a swiming pool of tears and unfinished studies the night of the exam :))))))

[@tibetan.music.universe]

he's underrated because people subconsciously don't associate his face with being a doctor.

[@somethingtosay1119]

I am so happy I graduated medical school in 2012! I could never do it again! Residency finished me! good luck and hang in there it will be over soon!

[@IntelsCreed]

I see many guys making these videos are from medical background. Lots of respect to all students who work hard , specially medical students as there journey is long and they sacrifice a lot to serve mankind.

[@morewineplease1405]

This is awesome! Very well said! I’m in a Radiologic Technology Program so I’ve been studying 5-7 hours everyday using the exact same methods you mentioned in this video. 5-7 hours seems like a long time (it is) but I feel more and more confident with the material with each passing day. I take frequent 10-15 minute breaks periodically as well. I feel like I can pass any exam with flying colors. My stress level has diminished significantly! Thank you for reinforcing what I’ve already discovered! It truly works!

[@huongdinh8719]

The first thing is exactly like my teacher said: " Doesn't matter how far you climb, but first of all you have to climb on the right ladder."

[@izzystudies296]

I did that as well initially when I began medical school, I used to study everything but then I started studying smartly, studying things that are really important and more testable.

[@peacesoon]

Thank you so much. I used to try to study everything out of desire for knowledge but time and exams are limiting me. It really stressed me out because I have to juggle between mastering the topic and passing exams. Many people pass exams but they do not really understand the topic. Your concept of studying from the core really inspires me. Thank you so much and love you and the videos.

[@sirinsarouna8784]

i like that you're relatable to everyone and made it clear that hard work is the key not just some nonsense like i'm a gifted kid and im one of the smartest so A's are really easy for me

[@DrAdamHotchkiss]

Couldn’t be more true!

[@myfairytael947]

i am studying physiology right now and this randomly pops into my feed in the attempt to watch video lectures but a click it anyway because i needed this.

[@Jude_Ifechukwu]

Everyone needs a 'Micheal', at some point in life.

[@ananyamohanty8794]

Best line...Focus on what u can control and give up on what u cannot control...it effectively depicts what we can do is study revise repeat.😇

[@NatalievanWert]

These are hands down the most helpful study techniques I've ever been taught. Thank you so much.

[@michaelaong1174]

What I can control: -waking up early -I can focus -I can study What I can’t control -THE HOUSEHOLD CHORES THAT A RE GIVEN TO ME THROUGHOUT THE DAY

[@nameusero-pq3sz]

Yessss

[@marlonventures6877]

I recently came across your channel this week and YOU’RE SIMPLY AMAZING! I really look up to you a lot since one of my greatest insecurities in life is being an average student and not one who is naturally gifted with such IQ. Keep them coming doc!

[@ottawafromabove]

Respect to you man, honestly. A Full-time med student still finding time to record, edit and post quality content for mutual benefit. Bravo

[@leizelannesomosa9263]

Thank you so much Jimmy! This video popped up in my KZbin recommendation just when I needed it the most. I’m a second year Pre-Med student and will be moving to U of A next year and hopefully continue to study there for Med School. Thanks for being such an inspiration!

[@ELMKTF]

Very true about the last point on writing down your worries and creating an action plan for what you can control, and observing what you cannot.

[@prettygirlzdonthate2556]

Tysm!!!! i needed this, my A&P 2 is kicking my butt. Professor is only giving us power points for the entire semester because of virtual learning

[@RhesusMedicine]

Asking people from the year above about a particular course can provide some real pearls of information 👌

[@ioutubeurreswiss1336]

start the med School in September... I prepare my mind to be the A student who works Friday Saturday Sunday 12h/day! Great video! Greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭

[@kellymamacat]

I've watched thousand of videos about study techniques, and I have to say that this is the best video so far! all other videos just recommend to not taking notes, but did not really tell us what we are supposed to focus! Thank you so much! I wish you could make a video of how you are actually taking notes from books and powerpoints!

[@narendransrinivasan7298]

Hey mate, this video really helped. I've been struggling to finish my undergrad, but I intend on implementing your techniques and smashing this next semester. You're an absolute legend, keep up the work

[@thedoctress732]

"Doing your best isn't good enough, you have to be the best" as someone who struggles so hard with not caring, and not putting in a lot of effort i love this quote so much

[@warmastergorwrath]

Thank you for sharing your study techniques! I have been struggling lately with studying and keeping on top of things for one of my occupational therapy courses. After watching your video, I feel that I have the necessary tools to succeed in my program. Thank you once again, I wish you happiness and good health!

[@daniellebryant7708]

I love that you jumped right into it, no wasting time with useless fluff here!

[@Dtisutsiyxkhchcgdech]

Tysm for the study from the core out point,, ive been feeling anxiety on an unprecedented lvl bc im tackling the further reading and core stuff all at once and it was overwhelming. This video and ur study with me sessions are gonna get me back on track, thanks again!😄

[@akaninoo]

Such a strong word when you said "there is a lot of technique such as memory palace and other, you don't need that." Thank you for making it up clear for me.

[@jeffreychung3336]

This is probably the best youtube Channel that I ever saw. That was amazing! My son is planning to be a doctor when he grows up too. So this video was very helpful.

[@nachobiosca7139]

Huge fan of you. Study every day watching your videos. I am used to study from first to last chapter and almost never finished all topics before exam. I am going to use your technique of studying in ‘circles’. ¡¡Thank you!!

[@kayzel05]

Thank you so much! I’m a 3rd yr med student and I really need this to remind me to do my best. ✨🥰

[@DrAdamHotchkiss]

So close to the end!! Congrats!

[@parulmujoo5682]

Love how you don't sugar coat stuff and just give it to us raw

[@JorgeAlvarez-kt9fg]

Really appreciate this, a lot of this is definitely applicable to undergrad and masters in another year and half or so.

[@shadysnapshot]

#5 is so underrated! Focusing on the early material changed who I was as a student. Thank you, these tips are so good

[@juli-fz7ep]

starting university next year

[@satur9e]

me too! we can do this~♡

[@andrewschmutter4078]

What I found works for me(on a math exam atleast) is writing down all the information that I need to know. Which proves to me that I have learned everything I have studied so I will do as best as I possibly can on the test.

[@atheeralwabli2283]

I study by my self since I was 10 and only in my 20 started having a clear system it take time

[@naserourai9034]

Straight to the point. You must be the only person to speak about study hours and the work you should put in irrespective of your "study method".

[@HitmanThunder]

You have the same mentality that Kobe Bryant had. He was the best cause he outworked everyone.

[@deltonjoa7840]

Same thought

[@blowurn0se]

HitmanThunder no this dude is his own person, Kobe was a sell out

[@selinaxiong29]

ACTIVE RECALL*** I just learned to really put my studying verbally and trying to help others after I understood what was going on. This helps out SO MUCH!

[@lunarotimas]

"last, manage your anxiety" ahh yeah, the tips I neeeddd "of course, get help if it's clinical. This isn't about that" awwwe maannn

[@quinncochran2551]

For this semester I actually have a plan ready for literally all of my exams. I want to review each lecture after it happens and then reread each lecture before the next one, skimming and refamiliarizing myself. Reading the textbook and reading the slides before class. I think that the Active Recall you were suggesting will be the thing that actually gets me to the competitive edge that I have been needing. I have been working hard the past three years to get to that level and haven't seen results until this past semester. I finally raised my GPA from a 3.3 to a 3.42. Its not much, but It is showing that my efforts are finally paying off. I will do anything to get to my end goal, and I really think that this video helped me to see what else I can do to be even better. Start early, start strong. Work harder than initially thought. Its not about memorization all of the time, its about understanding the concepts deeply. Love this vid, and thank you. Immediate subscribe.

[@toneutoco3038]

Some things required good memory .tape it on audio recorder .when u r tired reading then use it. Instead of listening 👂 to Beyoncé listen to things u have recorded.

[@nazeraabdul-haqq4807]

Appreciate you acknowledging those with clinical depression and anxiety....

[@carmenchiferiuc1177]

I would also love to see a video about burnout from you

[@Jeriah111]

Hi! Can you make a “How to create a study schedule” video?

[@xexwxw5538]

I’ve watched this video three times already it just........... Gold !

[@ayeshakhan950]

You're the big bro I never had. Thank you so much, so honest. No BS and genuinely want others to succeed.

[@vionesa]

hi, I'm a high school student from Turkey, and actually, even in high school, I have so many problems with studying. But when I watched ur videos, I realized something about me! And I will fix them, thanks!!

[@dustofyth4433]

My literature teacher: this won't be in the exam The exam: has the exact same thing she said she wouldn't include. My anatomy teacher: these questions re important, at least three of them are going to be on the exam. The exam: has literally none of those questions.

[@TheGhost-lm1xp]

I think u are new in Anatomy every thing is important

[@Mayrita77]

Some teachers are just awful

[@dr.rasyal3134]

u shouldn't rely on those teacher...u should analyse yourself the previous year Qstn paper...

[@dr.rasyal3134]

@@TheGhost-lm1xp if everything is important then could u tell me the... origin and insertion of trapezius muscle...? 🤷

[@TheGhost-lm1xp]

@@dr.rasyal3134 back then when I have that semester I did know everything but now it has been two yrs since I read it ….

[@tomwebb10]

"let's just cut to the chase" needs to be at the start of every video on youtube. thank you!

[@ivycupido3026]

Thank you for this!! I can relate to all the “bad” examples you mentioned. I’m going to rewatch this whenever I feel drowned with all the lectures I need to review.

[@aishats9645]

wow the last tip about controlling anxiety.. I never heard of that. I tend to get that before a big test and that's one of the best advice I've ever heard. Thank you!

[@tevinheath3997]

Someone’s has been reading the Kobe mamba mentality studies.

[@deltonjoa7840]

I WAS THINKING THIS TOO

[@mrt.nathan]

When he talked about student B never catching up to student A I immediately thought of Kobe

[@justynajacklets8614]

This is honestly a little hardcore and I love it. You don't become even one of the best by aiming for "above average"

[@sakshithakur5695]

Can we get a real time study with me with no music and with background noise.. please!

[@nursemdlily]

What is so great about your video is that not only are your points clear and concise, you give detailed examples of each point. Thank you!

[@rethabilerams]

As an A level student ...this has changed my perspective on studying for my tests❤thank you so much❤

[@zenitsuagatsuma9637]

Out of all the med student youtubers I find your content the most relatable and most straight on point, and yet you are so underrated

[@DrAculushka]

It’s suck when you already graduate from med school and going to pass usmle and first time in your life learning how to learn properly. Thx for video.

[@helenedemol4058]

This is the channel I've been looking for! Finally some actually helpful tips that I haven't heard 50 times already. Thank you!

[@Kencan254]

You captured my fear, " I am not the brightest..." What was your Harvard' OMS's CBSE score? I am an aspiring OMFS resident dental student..

[@truth00326]

I must have to say that your videos have high level of our problem solutions , motivation , tips Heads off to you And thanks for making such videos nd in your future also😁😍✨🤩🔥

[@mufa_pq]

I'm at 20min to my final Biology exam. I think I should have seen this before HAHA

[@Btraain]

I usually don't comment often, but wow that was really eye opening and you spoke nothing, but wisdom. Please keep it up, I am looking forward to see where you go :)

[@Xandrynel]

When you revise do you always go through your concise notes only? I am also a medstudent but I feel like my University does the testing in such a manner that you need to now every minute detail and you need to remeber the specific way they present a concept. Is it the same in your case? What do you think would be the best approach? Btw looove your channel!!

[@jujubelooga]

Well thats USMLE exam for you. They ask some really minute information, that if you don't go through Uworld in detail, you are not passing that exam.

[@katiecastrichini2476]

love that I am watching this instead of studying... sometimes it be like that

[@emxch]

is it too late bc i’m already a senior and definitely not the top of my class ;((((

[@lifewithshaa5744]

When ever i couldn't answer a question . i go blank and later end up feeling unworthy . cause i feel i'm not good enough .. your video has really given a motivation to start again and give myself a chance .thank you .subscribed from india

[@MFrox]

"...coding thing into calculator to solve specific sets of physic questions..." Me: Damn that's good "... For Fun." Me: WHAT THE F?

[@bryanmilann]

dude coding on a programmable calculator is ez idg how ppl find this extraordinary

[@niccolomachiavell]

I code for fun too 🤣 it's lots of fun

[@lauramuniz5186]

Omg, how can someone dislike a video like this??? Here is a Brazilian fan who admires you a lot... you really inspire me!! Thanks for taking time to help us :)

[@gougou700]

I'm a final year med student..and I'm unable to memorize all the Medicine names..i forget it the next day...😶 I've studied past three months since lockdown but i hardly remember anything I've studied..is my memory weak or I'm studying the wrong way?

[@shine0007]

Ur memory is fine. Everyone forgets. Unless u try to actively recall and convert it to long term memory. Keep going. 🙂

[@sukanyaghosh24]

No ur memory isn't weak buddy ,we just study the wrong way ..give tym to the heavy topics ..once u start memorising all the medicines ,keep aside a rough sheet and try to write the names down ..the next day apply the same procedure ..u will be able to grasp everything dear ..love from India 😊

[@Adam-gc6lp]

Final year? Do what you've been doing past 4 years, it's that simple.

[@mermaidshawna8664]

I really enjoy your video layout, I’m in my final semester of nursing school

[@MS-vz7pg]

This guy is the medical version of Dan lok.

[@workinprogress0123]

The knowledge in this 13 min video was literally way much greater than of my whole school life... Thanks....

[@davidsontechnology4757]

Nice one I bring you all blessings from my LORD JESUS CHRIST WHO Is coming again to judge the living and the dead hoping you believe In HIM

[@GrowWithWill]

The production quality on this video is 👌 mentality is super important when you’re studying. Without the right mindset, it’s tough for stuff to stick.

[@yuririamonrealcabrales9022]

He’s so frank and straightforward 👂 lobe it 🤭

[@agglyusr]

ty so much for explaining what is testable. this is something that I struggle with and often people say to start with that info but never explained how to evaluate what is the core material.

[@agglyusr]

also, I outwork everyone but I don't have the results to show for it. I'm burning out. I feel terrible.

[@LuluBeLulu]

Ahhh! Thank you so much! I'm approaching my upper division courses and I've just been kind of sliding through my pre-med courses. Now I'm getting to the beef of my degree and really need to and want to up my game. I'm hoping I can meet dedicated and passionate people like yourself in my classes this year!

[@user-oy4pd5pi5t]

THANK U, I’m having my respa block final next week and this video really motivates me to work hard and worry less about my grade

[@sergiomarques7515]

Thank u so much, MD ! Im a braziliam ( Rio de Janeiro) student and I had many dificult to study in my life. Now I'm learning about right study and yours technics ! Keep going with your channel and your charism :) A hug from Brazil