How to Study Effectively in Medical School | Study Smart (UK)
I stopped watching lectures and taking notes in medical school. Here is how I study instead! I break down how I study effectively, how to study smart and more!
I hope you find it useful and I hope you enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:25 Intro
00:25 - 00:56 Changing study methods
00:56 - 02:42 Voice-Notes
02:42 - 03:29 Don't buy textbooks
03:29 - 05:15 Subscribe to Question Banks
05:15 - 06:19 Taking notes is waste
06:19 - 07:40 Lectures can be useless
07:40 - 09:03 Anki
09:03 - 09:46 Useful channels & resources
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To the person reading this who may be tired of studying but HAS to; sometimes, before studying, you need to remind yourself what you're doing this for. you're doing this so you can enjoy your life later. you could even be doing this in hopes of going to university and partying the heck out of a Friday night. you'll get there you can do it. let's try to make it together, eh? smiles and offers you a hand fix your posture, unclench your jaw, relax your muscles, breath in, ..... and breath out. repeat with me; "I got this!" Damn right! you HAVE got this. believe in yourself
@sunshine-
11 ай бұрын
Thanks❤
@studywelly
10 ай бұрын
ah, that's so sweet of you, Let's Go!
@MissJulistar
9 ай бұрын
thank you 🥲
@ShekinahRex
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@FatimaZahra-tf6sk
8 ай бұрын
Thank youuu 🥺🥺🥺🫶🏼
The main takeaway I’ve taken from this video is the importance of practice questions & active recall.
@mySafehaven
Жыл бұрын
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This was a great video if I was in medical school
@suja605
7 ай бұрын
lol enjoy
@swatcher1801
7 ай бұрын
What's meaning medical school please, do it like college and how its years
@qpaik
7 ай бұрын
I think on that way too
@SamuTAL
7 ай бұрын
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@Supr93
6 ай бұрын
I’m the i
Couldn't agree more about taking note. Once I stopped wasting my time to make the whole new note and only jotted down the important things during the class, I have more time to spend on reviewing the content like speaking to myself over and over or practicing the exam. In this way, the knowledge is more absorbed and it's with me longer. 💖
@Sarah-gc1ry
Жыл бұрын
but how can you "review the content" if you dont have any notes to review from??
@suchaks
Жыл бұрын
I read textbooks and just small notes that I took during the classes, I didn’t mean that I didn’t take any notes. I just didn’t rewrite all the notes, but spend time reading and acknowledge myself by talking to myself. Anyways, everyone has different methods of absorbing knowledge. 🥰
@mySafehaven
Жыл бұрын
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Thank you, I will try to do it Start to use 1. Voice notes 2. Qbanks 3. Anki 4. Videos like osmosis videos Don't use: 1. Taking notes 2. Lectures 3. Books
For me it goes tactile (most effective) -> visual-> auditory (least effective) This means that I *have* to take notes to learn. I have to touch, highlight, write. The next best one is reading. And even when I’m not taking notes from reading I sometimes move my hand as if writing. Auditory learning does nothing for me. In one ear and out the other. I’m so glad Zeliha found what’s best for her and to be honest it’s the most fortunate learning method. No hand cramps. Best for what she will be doing since she’ll be talking with patients. But I encourage everyone to modify their learning methods based on which input (tactile/visual/auditory) works best for them
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Жыл бұрын
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@parotrelap5517
8 ай бұрын
I find this topic of study methods so interesting. I actually learn the best when I listen to lectures. The audio just lives rent-free in my brain lol. But it’s really interesting to see so much variability when it comes to studying.
@katievanessa4442
7 ай бұрын
hey what do you mean by tactical learning ?
@seleniums101
7 ай бұрын
@@katievanessa4442 tactile learning essentially means learning by physical touch. Hands on learning if you will.
Not taking notes is the single best piece of advice. Focus on getting the information into your head from the get go and learn to have confident memory.
@DursameenZehra-hk7ov
Ай бұрын
Not for everyone thou, i have really bad memory. If I don't take notes , I'm definitely gonna fail
@giusleao
Ай бұрын
I love taking notes because i have adhd and the only way I can concentrate is taking notes. Weird isn’t it?
i agree with you 100% . i started using pass medicine questions this year. i wish i knew about it earlier. you are what we call beauty with brains
@mySafehaven
Жыл бұрын
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I think ur point about making notes and watching videos is absolutely right,I hope everyone does this😅
I have just started my journey of medical school but I have really found this video so helpful especially recording voice notes it's really helpful...thank you dearie💕
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Жыл бұрын
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Thank you zeliha . My internal exams is on the head and i luv the idea you gave about flashcards and passmed. It truely 2x my study timing and interest. I highlights the imp points about disease, management and epidemiology and paste it on the google notes. It really helped me when i am revising the specific topic. Once again thank you❤.
Wow, I didn't know how much I needed to see someone else doing what I started doing. I really felt like I was doing a mistake when I stopped taking notes and watching lectures, because I found that it did not help me at all, but I was the only one who did it and people looked at me like I was crazy. But the time I gained from it is really used in a much more effective way. I am also a foreigner studying in a second language, so I really take double the time to complete the tasks other medical students need.
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@rehamadel
6 ай бұрын
Same, what's your mother language ?
from just watching this video, I have learned that we spend so much time doing things just to do them before the deadline or before we move on to another topic rather than trying to process and understand the materials we have learned
No I’m sorry but what a human ! You have blown me away. As a student nurse in year 2 myself I’m just so inspired, impressed and you have opened my eyes truly. Society is super lucky to have you as a future doctor regardless of whatever health service you join. You are truly amazing. Good luck to you and all your fellow student partners! You will all smash it 🎉
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@NazriB
Жыл бұрын
Lies again? Samsung Ericsson
@Alien2799
7 ай бұрын
I think she will be a crapy doctor.
You rock it! I will consider your study techniques once I'm in a med School😇. Thanks and keep safe.
Zeliha , this video is video is such a gem!Super helpful!Thank you so much for creating this video!I will never stop saying that your editing skills are amazing and that thumbnail looks sooo good!I'm so glad you created a youtube channel because it is you have a lot to offer!
@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
You're sooo lovely! I can't believe people as kind as you exist, thank you! I'm sat here smiling and I can't wait to film even more videos for you guys (but my own studies calls... haha). Here's to the future - let's see where this youtube thing takes us ❤️ so much love
@frielop
Жыл бұрын
you deserve it!can't wait for your upcoming videos!take care dear!
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@pnardogar1726
7 ай бұрын
@@zelihaakpinar İngilizce konuşma üzerine nasıl çalıştın ? Bununla ilgili bri çalışma programın var mıydı ? İngilizce konuşabilmek için kullandığın kitapları, siteleri ve uygulamaları yazabilir misin ?
I agree so much with the notes point! I used to waste so much time making notes and never get to the, again. Great video!
Thank u Zehila! We have a lot in common. I'm a first-year medical student and I also find taking notes a waste of time. I don't usually have enough time to practice questions and review my study when I did note-taking. I was considering stopping note-taking and your video encouraged me
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Жыл бұрын
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@nazlfidanisk259
Жыл бұрын
not zehila she is zeliha
Bir Türk olarak gurur duydum Zeliha ( I'm proud of you as a Turkish Zeliha, keep going !)
All my life I’ve been doing it wrong. Im a perfectionist and I used to think its good to take notes but now i realize it takes a lot of my time and I don’t even go back and check it because it’s literally a TEXTBOOK of notes. Thanks for sharing
I am a engineering graduate but I have similar experience like you. I think note making is time-consuming and your solution for it is using voice notes which is great way. My friends and I used to divide units and teach each other which helped us a lot. Using Diagrams to study topics and concepts has been one of the great ways we found. At the end we only tried remembering diagrams. Yes books were never useful for scoring well. So youtube has been a great resource. I got some great tips in this video. Thanks for sharing them!😊💖
Great Efforts Zeliha! Keep it up
Your videos gave us motivation. Thanks for the videos.
I am also doing meds and its my first year and our finals are in the last of November 😢. I found this video very informative and will try to follow up for better results. Thanks ZELIHA for the valuable guidance ❤.
@jessicad.669
Жыл бұрын
Same!!
@mySafehaven
Жыл бұрын
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Watching lectures are useful always bc they do remember in mind specially for professional level study
Super useful!! Thank you ♥️
I love you,lady.Especially,I love your spirit for studying to outstand.🤩🤩🤩
The best video i watched this whole time ❤❤ thank you.
I love your study techniques, your focus and dedication . Im not a med student but some of your techniques have been helping me . Do you have any tips on studying maths . GCSE or A LEVELS that can save time whilst being productive? Great videos , great channel x
very informative and will try to follow up for better results. Thanks ZELIHA for the valuable guidance ❤.
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Жыл бұрын
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Thank you sm this was so so helpful xx
Wow, yes, lectures and notes can be a waste of time! I am seeing that too! Great tip!!
thank you so much for this video♥
This video is so so so brilliant. I'm studying physics education at metu, nothing related to meds hahah but I've been struggling to find myself an effective studying method. I was very confused because the common methods to study seemed very time-wasting, energy-sucking, and barely productive (since even though you put in more time and effort, it's not always paid back to you as higher grades). So i wanted to choose a different way for myself, but i was afraid that if i don't follow other's steps and still fail, i could be so disappointed. But your video confirmed a few ideas of mine and i am soooo thankful!! This was a huge inspiration and motivation for me (and it blows my mind that such a minor and intuitive decision that i made to have a look at one of your videos, which led me to your channel, was something that i really needed in the long run. I'm so happy to cross ways with your channel!) Keep up the good work! 🌟 Love your energy, and wishing you the best!
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This video is so helpful! Gonna start using test banks now & do practice questions/active recall instead of note-taking coz it takes too much time and i have a lot to memorize.
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Жыл бұрын
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Zeliha you're amazing without makeup ,you don't need it🤩🤭🍬 I just discovered your channel yesterday, and I love you so much, you are so special and cute, your videos are so fun and your friends are so cute, full of life, activity and femininity, I feel like I will be addicted to your channel from now on 🤣🥰🍯
I will see you next time! You too. Thank a lot for your great speech. Take care 👍
Best zeliha in the world 🙌
I also use voice notes... Saves a lot of time... Thank you for this wonderful vedio🔥✨💥
girl I love your content.... i waatch a lot of med student vlogs but u re the best
I shared your channel with my younger brother who hopefully will be starting uni within the the next year he’s currently not sure if he wants to study medicine or not, hopefully this helps him.
@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Subhan! Good luck to your brother, it can be hard to decide really. I hope it helps too 🙏
voice note technique is awesome
Thank you so much. This video is very helpful
Thank you it was very much informative.
Thank you for your advice and i wish all the best for you
this is so useful omg
this is so concise
The best video I watched this whole time thank you
I think this is the only video I have found really informative, thank you and love from Pakistan 🇵🇰🤗
@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
Yayay I'm so glad you found it helpful! Sending a whole lotta love to you in Pakistan 🇵🇰
Can u please make a video on how you balance your personal and social media life with ur studies. Tnks💕
Great advices thank you so much
Love your videos! 🤩
@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Nadja! 🦋 You have a beautiful name btw x
Great video! Some very interesting tips!
@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m so glad Yan!
I like sleeping when i was felt so tired too😊thanks for your clear and nice medicine videos
i also skip watching lectures and don’t write notes anymore and this saved me so much time.
I'am new follower from Algeria! I like your vedeos! So so motivating Pls keep it up, you are shining 🌟! 😀
Really, this video is very informative 💙 I'am a 4th year medical student,too 💙 but I'm studying in Egypt Keep going 💙
@mo21541
Жыл бұрын
ربنا يعينك...طالب تالته ثانوي وبتفرج عليها برضو يمكن استفاد
Good luck DEAR❤
Gurur kaynağımızz 😍 yaaa ne güzel konuşuyorsun ingilizce öğretmenliği okuyan bir insan olarak imrendim şuan 🙈
Kumar and Clarke has been my favorite too!
Bravo dear welldone 👏👏🙏🏻👌
thank you so much !!
Bir Türk olarak hayatında birçok şey başarmış olduğunu görmemin verdiği gururla bunları yazıyorum.Başarılarının devamını dilerim❤️
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5 ай бұрын
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Great vid!
Well well then we are batch fellas 4rthyear mate. The video was next level.
i loveeee your channel!
I have tried it the voice notes tip it actually works well for me.
@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
Omg this makes me so happy :’ ))
Love youtube channels with useful content ! 💜
Well, Good to see this video bc i am starting med school on August🤝🏻 wish me luck gggguysss🎉❤
Thank you so much 💓
The approach to study preparation really depends on subject. As an engineering graduate, math, the physical sciences, and programming require lots of problem solving. The lecture material serves to let you know what material is pertinent. The real understanding comes from working problems in the text.
Consider text books if your professors do not offer PowerPoints.. you’re going to need some sort of direction for your studies.. most of the learning is independently done. Great tips, thanks for sharing!
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Жыл бұрын
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Awesome study tactics
Thank you so much ❤❤
Totally agree about not taking notes, I tried sometime ago to take nots and that was waste of time and I didn't even open my notebook later. Taking notes works for most of people I know but definetely not for me.
Türkiyeden selamlar, bu video için teşekkürler birkaç maddenin işime yarayacağını düşünüyorum ❤
Hey Zeliha your video is very helpful in my studies 📚 thanks
In Pharmacy school, and many of these same tools I use as well!
I knew this routine wouldn't suit me the second i heard you're an auditory learner 😂 voice notes are a no-go for me, while note taking in a form of lists and schemes works.
Please make a video on the first year of medicine. Books,time, Method Thank you
Not writing notes saves time but writing notes make those information stick for life
Agree with no text books. Uptodate has changed my life and its my go to site for medicine. More importantly once you qualify move to Australia cos working condition, hours and pay is horrible in UK. good luck
Useful video!
@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
Yayy I’m glad, thank you!
My most effective study method (proven) as a med student is studying in a way to pass quizzess and exam. Those two are the main source of grades in med school. Idk what i should do, if I need to read a texbook Ill read it, if i need to listen to lectures ill listen. I always try to predict what will be in the test, if u dont know, just asks upperclassmen. I always take a book quiz after a lecture, and I always take note my mistakes after a quiz from my professor to think why I didn’t answer jt right. What I dont do is study long hours and do troublesome long notes. I study 2-3 times a day. 20-45 mins each session. Just keep things simple guys, and at first, it is good to give it your all and then adjust accordingly after a month
I am a medical student in my last year and study in Germany. It took me so much time to find out that lectures and writing notes doesn't help me at all. We have a very similar way of reading and I can testify that you are 1000% right
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@mateen_sindi
Жыл бұрын
So you simply annotate your lectures or what? Thanks
hi zelihaaa I watch your videos with love, you inspire me, I would be very happy if there were Turkish subtitles:))
Thank you so much
Videolarına Türkçe altyazı eklersen bizi çok mutlu edersin😊
Thanks 💙
Hey I am from kashmir ur videos motivate me a lot, thanks for making interesting videos 💖💖💖💖
Very good tips.
Greeting ps from an old doc, all the best for you and for everyone else.
I need this. I have to stop writing notes for everything.
Please , can you share how u organize and sort out your notion and anki🙏💖
What is your input on implementing your study style on math subjects? I am a CompSci student and the first 2 years were full of Maths up to Calculus 4, however, the final 2 years are more concept and theory based which I think the use of audio notes would be most effective.
im so guilty of the note taking, i take so much notes but i never went back to reviewing them.
@doreimina
Жыл бұрын
@Cheng Liang which exam? I’m currently a premed studying for the mcat !
Bilgiler için teşekkürler, umarım tıp fakültesi hayatımda faydalı olur
Dude Nice 👍
When did you start your studying hard to become a doctor? How was your childhood and how did you achieve your dream since you were child? Those question are what I always wanna ask the people who achieve their dream successfully.
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@zelihaakpinar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ashiqul !! 💛
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Жыл бұрын
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