“But i also drink 3-4 coffees per day and...it’s fine, everything is fine.” A WHOLE VIBE 🤣

Hi Rachel! I am almost 15 and a freshman in high school! I am aspiring to become a trauma surgeon! You inspire me so so much!! Love you

Really great video Rachel! The passtracker method is such a great idea, esp. the rating system after reviewing lectures. I've started using anki and I'm still trying to figure it out (SO CONFUSING lol) but I'll get there. Thanks for sharing 😊

The highlight of my week. I get weirdly motivated for college when I see these videos. I can’t wait to be in your shoes Rach. Much love and support as always. Edit: savage.

I never went to class in medical school. Just podcast the lectures after they were over. Way more efficient use of time. I’d only go to class for anatomy lab or when I got lonely and needed to see people haha. Good luck!

When she was like 'No...just no.' I felt a bond. Even my friends know that that is literally my catchphrase.

It's nice to know that medical students from other schools also use the same resources, strangely unifying in our struggle haha. Def gave us some ideas for new videos on our channel too. Anki is the actually the best, and combines active recall + spaced repetition. If you keep it up throughout your studies, STEP 1 will kneel before you..good luck! PS. Also cool that you use Costanzo's book because she is a faculty at my school and an absolute gem!

This motivates me so much, going to study now

This was actually so comprehensive and informational. So many other videos glaze over/dont fully explain everything. Thank you so much Rachel!

I love learning about different study methods and how they evolve! Thanks so much for your insight Rachel!

Discover new fav channel!! I’m so happy! ❤️ It’s rare to see people reflect and go back to update what works and what doesn’t.

This has helped me a lot when creating a tracker for my MCAT studying, I just wanted to say thank you :) It helped me stay accountable and actually see my progress, which was motivating in itself!

I'm almost at the end of my first semester of 1st year Med, and with classes moving online I've found it really hard to study from home. Your video is so inspiring and motivational. Thank you very much for sharing!

you're honestly such a sweet heart! So down to earth and honest!!! I really appreciate you making this so that it becomes easier for us!

I’m going to be starting my senior year of high school this fall and your videos in general have given me the reassurance that I needed to know that I can successfully pursue a career in medicine. I know I still have a long journey ahead of me but now I am more determined and passionate than ever, thank you. Love the content and I wish you nothing but the best in your journey through medical school your doing great.

I really love seeing how your note taking has evolved and I wish I can be as studious like you when I start medical school

I love that you mention about writing notes and not looking at them again, that's exactly what I do. Yesss it's so true about our brain functioning at such a high level that we just need to see it once, totally agree! I'm glad someone finally mentions this.

You are glowing! I start medical school this fall and your videos make me so excited!! Keep working hard - you’re doing great!

you motivate me to study so much. I genuinely watch your videos to one, get more tips on how to continue my journey through school to get to where I want and two, to regain my motivations. You're incredible at motivating others and it keeps me on the right track. Thank you so much truly appreciate you taking the time to make these videos knowing you are so swamped in your own life!!!

You are so awesome! I'll be a 1st year med student this upcoming August and this is exactly what I needed! Love the Pass-tracker idea, thank you for filming this!

THIS VIDEO IS SOLID GOLD. Thank you for sharing, extremely helpful. I love that you followed up from your previous method

The excel spread sheet is such a good idea! I am implementing it in my routine to study for my pathophysio final in a month starting today! I also take my notes by hand with pens and highlighters I feel like it helps the information stick. Thank you for the video and the great tips!

I’ve waited for this video for so long you have no idea. Med student currently struggling to learn everything in time! Thank you so much for this video 💘

You inspired me to start my own youtube channel so I’m so thankful!!! Your genuine personality and positive outlook is what makes me come back to your channel :))

Savageeeee. Thanks for this informative video! I'm still pre-med but this organized format is inspiring me to get my ISH together, especially during this remote learning period.

This is literally the best study advice I have ever seen. It is the perfect combination of kindness and discipline. This is really motivating and a reminder that studying should be enjoyable :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! i had no idea about changing the "SPEEDS" on lectures. It has changed my life 🙌🏻! I am actually taking my Pre-Reqs for Nursing school, but hey 🤷🏻‍♀️ i appreciate any help! I still follow you and think you are BRILLIANT! i came across your Vlogs and couldn't stop watching and have implemented all your tips in my own structure for my Nursing classes. Im a little older (34)😒🧐 so the "Techy" stuff is awesome for me to learn for school ESP since i started school during a pandemic (great idea huh 🤣). So again THANK YOU !!!!💜

Hi!! I’m currently a Junior in high school, and your videos have inspired me so much! I’m trying to learn a healthy balance between school and my health, and seeing you overcome obstacles in medical school in such an organized manner is truly what I aspire to do myself. I’ll definitely be adopting the pass tracker into my own school routine, and hopefully my motivation will increase too. 😭 But thank you for being an incredible role model, and I wish all the best for you! 💓

You seemed so happy and proud during this video, it was so enjoyable to watch ❤️ I start medical school this summer and am so exited to get a good routine down!

I've never even heard of a passtracker, genius, yet so simple! Thank you!

I'm glad you feel that way about writing notes in notebooks because that's exactly how I feel about my own notes and (physical) flashcards. Writing them down really helps me absorb what I'm learning (esp. now that I'm studying for my Licensure exam and redoing my flashcards to fit what I need). It's time-consuming but if you can structure your schedule properly, it is definitely possible. Kudos to you for being so organized!

I love the PassTracker! Especially since I'm going to college soon (whenever I graduate lmao, class 2020) and going the pre med route! And I'm super meticulous and love organizing when I study and what I've already gone over. I love this! Thank you sooo much for this video Rachel!

I’m so blessed finding your channel because I started to get my self prepared to medical school and I just switched my major to get in line either prerequisite classes for medical school. Thank you so much for doing this :) “Savage”

This was one of the best "how to study" videos I've watched! I'm getting ready to start med school this summer and this was really helpful! Thank you!

I must "Thank you" for the tricks you are providing to remember each point and topics all through the course!!!!! keep rocking Rachel:)

Ok but like how is she so PRETTY and SMART.... Also I can't wait for Med School, only 5 years left

Such an inspiring and well informed video. I'm a 3rd year Bio major and still have not really found a study schedule that 100% works for me. I love the idea of the lecture tracking sheet and will definitely try that for the last of this semester. Also, just an idea to throw out there, there are reusable notebooks that give you the feel of taking old-fashioned notes while being eco-friendly because you can then scan those pages to OneNote or anywhere you would want to send your notes. However, do what works for you girl ! There is no right or wrong way to learning. Love your videos !

Totally agree with staying in tune with your body/taking regular breaks! Makes such a difference :)

I love this video!! Thanks Rachel! I loved the trackers you make! I have found it Super helpful to hold me accountable and keep track of everything including outside resources. We have the same block schedule too! ❤️ Good luck and congrats we are almost done with our first year! 🎉

Hey Rachel! Thanks a ton for the live stream honestly you gave me amazing advice for undergrad!

I can’t believe it’s almost been a year❤️ so Glad I’m in this journey with you

“Savage” Thanks so much for this study update!! It’s helpful to see and try to implement prior to medical school to get used to some of the methods. You go, red ant!!

Wow finally I’ve found a mind-map summary freak like me! Definitely subscribed. And this trick works well for me as well, you summarize information and read it once and remember.

I always feel the need to study whenever I watch your videos. Thanks for being a motivator.

I totally agree on how you regard your notebooks and notes as a piece of art. Though I bought an iPad a few weeks ago, I still organize my notes on my notebook because notes really can be a piece of art and history of my life as a med student. But at the end of the day, different people have different ways of learning🙂 wishing you the best in whatever you do :)

I swear I had just finished reviewing a deck on hematology using ANKI and came across this!...Thanks for sharing and keep those content coming cos I have offically subscribed

im here 4 years later, love that you made it dr. :))

I split-screen my lectures with Anki too! Super efficient way to make a study tool and think of the material from different perspectives as it’s being presented and figure out what questions you may not have answers to.

Great video Rachel, as a dentistry student in my first year my study methods have changed over the year mainly because of the amount of content we have to learn. I also have a excel spreadsheet too which I started few weeks after dental school and it has helped me so much keep on top of what I have gone over or need to for upcoming exams whether it’s formative or summative.

Your videos inspire me so much. Thank you for sharing your experience and your journey with us! You're going to make an AMAZING doctor!

Using these tips for MCAT studying!! Thank you, Rachel ☺️❤️

Hey Rachel please never delete these videos from your channel. Coz for me u will always be an inspiration. Im even gonna come back here after 10 years for inspiration 😁😁

I’m a STEM major and I have respect for yall! Keep going girl!! We are supporting you all the way!!

You are such an inspiration. I am in my second last year of highschool and want to study medicine and im so excited. Your videos inspire me so much to work towards my dream. Thanks for sharing your journey

I totally agree with the writing on a notebook, it really helps you visualize during the exam. In class I use the iPad so I can just carry that ( when going to class was a thing) but when I review the material at home I would write my notes while listening to the lecture.

Savage. So proud of you. Thank you for being an inspiration and sharing your journey

Your videos motive me more about med school and becoming a doctor even though I’m just a junior in high school, I can’t wait for this journey! 😊

I'm about to be an MS1! Your videos really helped me through the MCAT and rewatching this video as I'm starting to plan how I am going to study this year made me tear up. I can't believe how far I've come since the first time I watched this. Thank you :) you're a legend

I like the difficulty tracker on your spreadsheet, definitely adding that to mine.

I felt like I was saying yaaasssss every minute bc you have such a healthy methodology for studying ❤️ always study to understand not memorize! Love you 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

I'm in an SMP before starting med school in July and I wanted to tell u after watching your videos I made an excel spreadsheet and it saved me!

This was great and informative. I’m a business major, and will definitely incorporate some of your study methods with mine. Thanks!

I just love your passion and the way you inspire people. You are doing great, keep going ❤

You’re an inspiring person, keep pushing on 🙏

I am currently in my first year of medical school and we have been doing things online and remotely thus far on account of COVID-19. I would just like to let you know that I think this video is superb. Many of my classmates wonder how I study "so much less" than they do and score at the top of the class. The split-screen lectures and (in my case the lecture powerpoint) while I write out my cue cards (I write mine by hand, for the same reason you handwrite things in your book) means that I am not spending another 8 hours of studying after a full day of lectures. Although I really think I should be putting in an hour or two of review after I finish this every day (I'm working on improving my study discipline), overall I am quite happy with how efficient this is. In addition, I also shrink the stacks of cue cards down as I retain material, and as exams approach the piles of cards are much smaller. I really like your study tracker spreadsheet. I think that is a superb method of staying organized and cognizant of what you have done and what you need to do. I plan to add this to my study regimen. I also think studying for boards concurrently is a great idea. I am hoping to have accrued the discipline to start doing so by next semester. Keep being awesome and I hope your studies remain enjoyable! -Robert MacRae MD candidate, M.Sc. candidate, B.H.Sc. (Hons)., B.Sc.

Best study video ever!! I’m going to try some of these tips for online med school 👍

Just made my own spreadsheet and feel so much more motivated to study! Thanks!!!

I love your videos. They are always a good inspiration for my channel ! Keep up the good work. All for a more relaxed and peaceful life!!

I created the same excel table for my lectures after seeing this video. Thank you for sharing, Rachel

I love your intensity. It's inspiring!

So glad I'm not the only one who appreciate there note books as much as me.

And honestly, as a 4th year transitioning into residency, I realized that one of the most important things in medical school was transitioning from A) learning to pass exams to B) learning to help future patients. Still study for specific exams of course, especially early on, but start to always think about how you would approach these conditions, differentials, and patients in real life, eventually in the specialty you've chosen. It'll also make your learning come alive and it will push you to come up with practical answers to things. Cheers!

Hey Rach! I just love when you upload! Thanks for continuing to uplift us and inspire us with another video❤️

So fun to hear about another med students study strategy. I'm also an M1 and this was really informative! :)

Thank you so much....now I know to reconstruct my studying techniques

You‘re motivating me to be more productive! I needed that video today😂thank you

And Dr. Ryan’s voice is so sooooooooothing 😩 the best.

Wow! Super impressive, Rachel. Great job!

Keep working hard 😓, you rock!!!! The best for you and the people you love.keep it up!!!!

Ahh the long awaited video has come at last.

Your habit of repeating material several times is great! I also like to repeat the material often as this will stick for a long time!

Wow, this is one of the best study videos out there. As an incoming MS1, I was looking for a detailed, chronological study advice video and there are not lots of them out there, but this is one of them! Great job!

Savage ! Thanks Rachel! I've subscribed to all your recs.

This is an amazing video, super inspiring! Thank you so much Rachel, sending lots of love your way 💕

Savage. Love ya Rachel, thank you for this!!

Hey Rachel! I've been watching your videos for a while now and just wanna say I really appreciate that u show the raw experience of studying medicine. I actually really wanna be a doctor and help people but tbh I'm really scared that I dont have what it takes. There are so many things to learn plus being surrounded by so many smart ppl is stressful and not motivational. I'm really really scared but I still wanna try my best. Going to apply next year 😆

the intro had me thinking,, this is going to be such a mood video. and then i see the the cranial nerves difficulty level, and yep, a whole mood. lmao my study habits from first year to second year has changed so much just because of the changes in coverage. and gurl, your disciple to study a lot of hours everyday, i wish i had that 😭💗

I needed this much positivity and motivation during this time❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I've just started an Access to Higher Education (Medicine and Health care professionals.) This course lasts a year and I will be able to apply to study medicine at uni with this qualification. Super excited!

Pro tip: put a filter on your "difficulty" column, that way you'll be able to make appear only 4 or 5 rank classes. You won't have to go through all the list and maybe miss one. Keep up the great work !

it's my dream to get into medical school and when i lose motivation you always inspire me to keep pushing through :)

I always come back here to get reinspired to study. Another great one!

Rachel! I'm a huge fan, I'll tell you about my mini story once this goes live!

Hey Rachel! I hope everything is going well for you right and that your safe during this odd time :) I’m rooting for you and I’m really excited to see the rest of your journey in med school, Good luck from a 4th year med student (of 7 years) from Egypt

Thank you so much for this video! I am not in medicine-- I'm writing a dissertation in the humanities and am watching these videos for methods of very effective studying. I really like your passtracker system and have implemented it as part of an extensive Japanese kanji and vocab review. I admire your hard work and wanted to let you know that you raise the bar for us all :) I hope all goes well!

I’m a non traditional premed student and I love your content! Thanks for posting

I like that her emotions are palpable :) makes me feel human, and not alone in these studies.

your videos give me courage to just get up and get things done, and do something for myself.

Going to be a sophomore turning 15 next month. Planning to be a surgeon and this has really given me a perspective of how medical school will be,so thx you so much Rachel

This video was so unbelievably helpful, thank you! ❤️❤️