The 8 most important study techniques I use in medical school

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Over my past 9 years in higher education, I have found 8 techniques that maximize my results from time spent studying. For the past two years, I have studied more than I have in my entire life. If I am spending this much time of my life studying, I should use this time as efficiently as possible. Here are my favorite study techniques that help me study more effectively and efficiently.
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Why I'm able to study 70+ hours a week and not burn out (how to stay efficient): • Why I'm able to study ...
How I Take 0 Notes in Medical School: • How I Take 0 Notes in ...
How to Study More in Less Time - 3 Mistakes Most Students Make: • I Tried Running for 30...
How I Study For Exams in Medical School | 9 Day Plan: • How I Study For Exams ...
I tried Running for 30 Days and My Life Will Never Be The Same: • I Tried Running for 30...
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Grammarly
1:48 Pomodoro Method
5:55 Feynman Technique
9:14 Avoid These
9:40 Use These
11:20 Spaced Repetition
12:11 Make Connections
13:00 Plan
14:15 Mnemonic Devices
17:38 Conclusion
Sources:
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www.feynmanlectures.caltech.e...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
www.nature.com/articles/nn090...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation...
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@JatinGarg 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite quote for getting motivated to study: "The expert in everything was once a beginner."

@brothersvanhees 2 жыл бұрын

That's a really good quote! 😊

@AhmetKaan 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@oniongarlic7728 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you have to degrade the experts so that you could have self esteem boost? thats rude

@SuperBjagger 2 жыл бұрын

@Risingsun How is that degrading? It's the truth and a compliment in my opinion, on where dedication and motivation to work towards your goals can take you.

@bouchranourelhouda2415 2 жыл бұрын

And this is my favorite quote now

@sadeghbabaei2682 3 жыл бұрын

I have a physics exam tomorrow BUT me and my brain agreed we need to know the 8 most important study techniques first.

@blablablubb9884 3 жыл бұрын

How did it go? Wishing you luck!

@sadeghbabaei2682 3 жыл бұрын

@@blablablubb9884 It went pretty good thank you🙏

@AhmetKaan 2 жыл бұрын

@@sadeghbabaei2682 awesome!

@hassuntzu6523 2 жыл бұрын

Wise decision “If I was given 6 hours to cut down a tree, I would spent 4 hours sharpening the axe or something Idk lmao” -George Bushington

@Chevron_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@hassuntzu6523 wasn't that abraham lincoln?

@coolfool183 2 жыл бұрын

i do the feynmann technique. i have at least 2 or 3 imaginary friends that listen to me explain chemistry concepts

@runayred 2 жыл бұрын

i was just explaining cancer markers to my cat, he was so annoyed lol

@captainofsquad1135 2 жыл бұрын

@@runayred Lmaoo

@EviIM0nk3y 2 жыл бұрын

My imaginary friends left me lol 😢

@ahmedagionpc1502 2 жыл бұрын

I just google audience on youtube and then I act like i am giving them a speech or lesson 😅😂

@let_it_sin_kin 2 жыл бұрын

u better get a person so that they could ask question. it makes brain work harder

@adelinamuchangaa 2 жыл бұрын

1) Use Pomodoro Method 2) Use Feynman Technique 3) Use practice testing and active recall 4) Use spaced repetition (Anki) 5) Make connections between facts and information in your brain 6) Make a plan and have specific tasks 7) Use memory palace's, acronyms, chuncking

@tama3442 2 жыл бұрын

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@spencerdavies542 2 жыл бұрын

@@tama3442 Nobody asked.

@danielisrael7 Жыл бұрын

@@tama3442 Amen, thank you for your boldness in spreading the word🙏🏾

@MsJannat-uw2ek 8 ай бұрын

Thanks it's really helpful😊

@sujithmedari7129 6 ай бұрын

@@spencerdavies542 No one asked, but I appreciate it.

@thegirlhasnoname4448 3 жыл бұрын

Your first ever sponsor is legit. I don't regret anything I spent on grammarly in the past school year. Congratulations!

@TulsAmour 3 жыл бұрын

Can u xplain more about anchy..I'm just not getting it..will u??

@CBlovah108 3 жыл бұрын

@@TulsAmour Zach has a bunch of videos on Anki

@AhmetKaan 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@MikeyAtalla 3 жыл бұрын

The first sponsor of many more to come, congrats Zach 👏

@ZachHighley 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude

@sanjosemike3137 2 жыл бұрын

it was very difficult. But I knew it would be. This realization was the best "encouragement" for any effort I made during my medical and surgical education: "Unlike other subjects I have had to study, this one is the most IMPORTANT. I must actually LEARN this, because this is what I am going to do." Psychologically, if you truly understand that you must LEARN something to benefit humankind, it is both easier to learn and more gratifying when you do. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA) Retired surgeon

@naadirahismail5797 3 жыл бұрын

I love that he said 'ín the past 2 years he's never studied so much in his life' it really speaks to me because you have this belief that to prove you can go to med school you have to have studied hard before

@tama3442 2 жыл бұрын

@BaneleBhengu-wk6ho Ай бұрын

❤@@tama3442

@Heart-shapedBox 2 жыл бұрын

who else watching this to procrastinate

@mohamedorkeldeen 3 жыл бұрын

This content is just so underrated! 500k coming really soon.

@ZachHighley 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks - we will see

@carissawong2451 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that you put out such high-quality content regularly despite your study and work hours is commendable. Definitely deserve this sponsor!

@tama3442 2 жыл бұрын

@somaabhiram1070 Жыл бұрын

@@tama3442 is that related?

@sujithmedari7129 6 ай бұрын

The most important and meaningful thing we can do in life is to live for Christ, whether we study or work. We were made by Christ, through Christ and for Christ. If we miss that we miss our entire reason for existence. So yes, it is related. @@somaabhiram1070

@AriHoresh 3 жыл бұрын

The editing, quality, content, amazing!!! Congrats on the first sponsor!

@ZachHighley 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tama3442 2 жыл бұрын

@richardackley1823 Жыл бұрын

Zach I love your channel. I found it a couple of days ago and it is awesome. I’m 75 and my memory isn’t too good, but you are an inspiration on techniques for learning, growing, running, concentration, etc. Wish I had learned these concepts in my youth. I’m excited to watch your next video. Thank you! [Seattle, WA]

@pianoman9804 3 жыл бұрын

European med student here, I applied your anki tips/settings and it has really changed the way I study, I am able to learn so much more in a short amount of time now (60 day streak at the moment!). So thanks for the great videos and advice!

@SairaSabir1443AH 2 жыл бұрын

How do you follow Anki technique?

@niki_151 Жыл бұрын

Which way you are using it?

@NoufalNoushad 3 жыл бұрын

Let's take a moment to appreciate his editing skills 😁

@rabeblol1126 2 жыл бұрын

Hes good

@rebeccamclaren97 2 жыл бұрын

Apps are _so_ underrated! 🙌 [This was the best 18 minutes of my life] Trying to train myself to use time wisely- "Life, if well lived, is long enough".

@pauljarski7590 Жыл бұрын

This video brings me back to when I was studying in America and it was as easy as doing 20 problems or making some flash cards. Unfortunately, in other parts of the world it’s not so simple: so little of the study material is curated that you spend 90% of your time trying to figure out WHAT to study. The remaining time is devoted to cramming before the exam, and we all know how well that works.

@anelazikic5114 3 жыл бұрын

I discovered your channel two days ago when your study with me video was recommended to me. I study business and finals are coming up, these videos really help me stay focused. I also like your other content and I am super happy I discovered your channel at it's begging and I can't wait to see what you'll do next! Some of your advice for how to study more efficiently was really good and I already see results!

@asimkhan8358 3 жыл бұрын

I saw many study vlog videos but they can't beat the quality of your channel zach. You truely an artist.

@utaminurdzikri1884 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is the video that I've been waiting for the most since you mentioned it in your last video before your hiatus. I definitely needed it.

@samarashute9622 2 жыл бұрын

i've started watching more studying videos since i've been getting into harder classes like anatomy/physiology. i now spend half the time studying that I used to and I got a 102 on a test where the class average was 70. really solid content, thank you!

@fatma11974 2 жыл бұрын

Can u tell me what you did in detail pls?

@stephanierose1022 2 жыл бұрын

Please 🙏

@iammattredmond 9 ай бұрын

Same 🙏

@ashishkhanal7528 3 жыл бұрын

Unknowingly i was actually doing feynman technique for so long, it's really helpful and it works. I'll continue it.

@iieeeme 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your sponsorship! These videos are so high quality and full of the best information, you deserve it. And thank you!

@edwardlohrig2403 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not someone who likes commenting online but I also believe giving thanks to people who help me and your videos explaining anki, the add ons I now constantly use and bundling learning techniques have helped me gain my first ever 1,0 - which is pretty much a perfect score - in my Marketing exam. As I study next to full time work every little improvement in my routine goes a very long way and you have given me good arsenal to choose from. Thank you very much! keep going and I ma looking forward to seeing more! All the Best from Hamburg!

@ZachHighley 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s gooooooo - awesome work!

@giancarlofornasini5964 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Keep up the great work

@tiffanyraya9477 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I’m studying for my MCAT and am realizing I need a better technique to recall info for discrete questions so I will definitely use the memory palace!

@brianphil1687 2 жыл бұрын

The nearest MCAT date is in mid January..... gl maintaining a 4-5 month study time

@PrimeDiam 2 жыл бұрын

How'd you do?

@tama3442 2 жыл бұрын

@fernandaresendiz8380 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! Just what I needed. The content, the editing, everything is amazing! Congrats.

@priyankashaw9237 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, gonna apply it to my study pattern.

@biancap.montederamos5871 3 жыл бұрын

You deserve everything and so much more! Thank you for sharing various essential tips to make our studying life easier.

@haydeneuper9257 3 жыл бұрын

Zach, I love your content! You have quickly become one of my favorite youtubers in the last year. I’m really excited for the video on Notion! I’ve used it a little but would love to see how to maximize all that it is capable of!

@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, Zach! Cheers from Brazil.

@menolieaquino3530 2 жыл бұрын

that quote, is a life saver.

@aquilahpreyer3032 2 жыл бұрын

I sincerely admire your sense of humor, it's latent without detracting from the seriousness of the topics you present

@romaniac 2 жыл бұрын

very good content! Thanks a lot.

@scrubz.n.squatz2495 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much …. I needed this.

@AizaJustmint 2 жыл бұрын

"Mayonnaise is not an instrument" I swear this guy's sense of humour is super admirable.

@KarlaHoltman 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video! You can sense the confidence in his voice + quality content -- looking forward to seeing more !

@Neta303 3 жыл бұрын

Zach, your videos are saving me during nursing school! Especially your Anki videos. Thank you for your videos and most importantly your sense of humor

@outaview 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Zach. I love your study techniques. I too love Grammarly for writing assistance. I’ve been using them for awhile now too.

@yoyo41210 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@lmaohuy 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm learning a new language and I can't wait to apply some of these new learning techniques! Thanks!

@CamillyyB 3 жыл бұрын

Wow first sponsor , congrats! Grammarly really is great too, I used it all throughout high school and undergrad and it never fails lol

@jlexiusrodriguez5066 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful.

@kireinapratama8555 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!! These tips r very helpfullll

@aldairb.a6646 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful video, I'ma take into account these advices, thx for sharing

@RomarTDavid 3 жыл бұрын

I really need this thooo, thank you Zach!!

@nonmetallica11 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Zach! You are a real inspiration to budding aspirants like me... Keep up and many more to come🍬🍬😁😁

@vibacar93 3 жыл бұрын

good to have you back Zack. I hope your test went well

@nn_345 2 жыл бұрын

I feel blessed I discovered your channel, Zach

@tanhaabid5551 3 жыл бұрын

Off topic. I really love your voice and how you talk. It's so refreshing and soothing !

@inpursuitofclarity 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you for this:)

@hanah_31 Жыл бұрын

i love how u explain each technique so clearly😍. ive watched many videos and they give the same techniques but they dont explain it like you.

@CandiFlamer 3 жыл бұрын

Found your channel today and would like to thank you for the motivation to get into Anki again. Congrats on the sponsor!

@anshulsharma9424 3 жыл бұрын

your production quality is really amazing

@gbwisk0004 3 жыл бұрын

The work you do is amazing! So productive, I really appreciate you’re work

@mariama.sgodhelpme2264 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks , you are so helpful and amazing , I am so proud to take your advice ✨

@leighauza 2 жыл бұрын

You are so good! I'm trying to learn data science in my spare time and your videos have been helping me. Thank you so much!

@nolansu-hackett100 2 жыл бұрын

The thing that helped me the most was using past tests or tests from the other class of the same subjects, sometimes the teachers use the same questions and sometimes they take questions exactly or concepts from questions from years in the oast

@IAmSimplyBill Жыл бұрын

I’ll do the Pomodoro technique. Thanks for sharing.

@FaryalWasti 2 жыл бұрын

For those working on secondary applications- Grammarly is a huge time saver! Great video

@user-mv4rt4vx5e 2 жыл бұрын

Your tips are very helpful!

@CardemonLilly 2 жыл бұрын

Genuinly helpful, thank you

@Khadidja-zp2gz 7 ай бұрын

Thank uu❤❤ amazing and beneficial video

@aliuy8184 2 жыл бұрын

What a great content! Brilliant editing too. Thanks a lot :)

@jonbog6479 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice, Zach! Also your flat is stunning!

@annecianijosephstanis2545 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video... I can relate to these techniques.. thanks for sharing. Good luck for more videos..

@MEDMentor 2 жыл бұрын

really helpful. keep making such amazing content.

@savenstudies7650 2 жыл бұрын

hey man, been watching your videos for a long time now, and whenever I do it gives me the motivation to accomplish my goals and reach my next levels. keep it up!

@henrylake3 2 жыл бұрын

Loving these videos - enormously inspiring and motivational. What would you say would be the best way to catch up on missed work?

@joannaraquel7268 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! This is very helpful as I will be starting med school in August.

@arpanchanda6318 3 жыл бұрын

The video is amazing Not even exaggerating Explained all the study techniques so amazingly

@aimeeseyer9693 3 жыл бұрын

You're such an inspiring KZfaqr and medical student! Congratulations on your continued success and sponsorship!

@jamesmamen2453 2 жыл бұрын

Very Informative bro!! Amazing, keep it up 👌🏼👌🏼

@doctordark1420 3 жыл бұрын

How great of you, thank you so much Doctor. Keep doing videos like this.

@benny9794 2 жыл бұрын

Take notes by asking question and answering, this will make you, Explain concepts in a simple way and active recall (closed book) (understanding + memory). Continue to build memory by using spaced rep.

@thanusshsai1778 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bro . Now I got motivated to STUDY with the methods you said in this amazing video

@jhyunlvv2251 2 жыл бұрын

Me watching this on a break from studying: Zach: avoid watching youtube during breaks Me: oh… *5 minutes later* Zach: avoid summarizing Me: *looks down at the half-done summary on my desk which ive spent like 4 hours on so far* OH…

@tonyherring7382 3 жыл бұрын

I love mnemonics. I just got finished my basic anatomy class in high school with the digestive system. One of the things we had to do was name the 5 most common diseases of the upper GI tract. To help me remember I used: The Gasy Gloomy Girl Pissed In my rice G- gastritis G-gastroesophageal reflux disease G- gingivitis P- peptic Ulcers R- related cancers Super helpful

@ZachHighley 3 жыл бұрын

Damn what high school are you in lol? I’m not even sure I learned that in med school

@tonyherring7382 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZachHighley lol, it's a high school in a small town in georgia. Anatomy is only provided to seniors who are interested in learning about the human body to those who are interested in the medical field. For the class, I ended up making 1800 Anki cards.

@Simwafflez 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for your Notion video, always looking for more tips on better ways to use it!

@captivatingmetanoia2723 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant content, great cinematography, love your videos. Thank you for making such helpful videos.

@ZachHighley 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words!

@jackdaniels3403 3 жыл бұрын

these small catches are phenomenal! Especially the one with the apple :D

@kimvallente4504 3 жыл бұрын

I kind of anticipated the "getting the USMLE book from the fridge" part 😂

@priyankamauryaa... 3 жыл бұрын

omg zach seriously was thinking about you... I mean when you are gonna upload your next video and as just now I opened my youtube,and saw your video , after watch it ,felt over welmed . Yaar you are really very connective .....

@asimanayak304 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Zach! Your video gave me confidence to rip the tempered glass protector off my iPad. It was too glossy and glidy and I'm glad to be able to use the smooth bare screen.

@workforlife40 2 жыл бұрын

Yeap , vry useful. Thank you🎀

@pietroguesser7119 3 жыл бұрын

Most relevant video about study methods that I've ever watched! 👏🏼

@alfarabi999 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazing video man 👍

@idaho307 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely needed this!

@ng7038 3 жыл бұрын

It’s REALLY difficult to find valuable content mixed with humor, I honestly love all of the hidden gems in these videos 😂

@CBlovah108 3 жыл бұрын

So true; he does it so well!

@tama3442 2 жыл бұрын

@creedorian Жыл бұрын

@@tama3442 who asked

@sujithmedari7129 6 ай бұрын

@@creedorian No one asked Jesus to die on the cross for our sins either, but He did it anyway, knowing we'll never know what it cost Him. He already suffered your judgment for your sins, so you don't have to. There's no other name by which we can be saved. I hope you see His love and kindness in that and you turn to Him.

@creedorian 6 ай бұрын

@@sujithmedari7129 its okay if u blindly believe anything but dont force others into ur myths.

@65rahulwaddader58 2 жыл бұрын

I Found the Video very Effective Thank You sir

@rebeccafadel6218 3 жыл бұрын

it's always a pleasure to watch your videos ! and congrats on your sponsor 🙌

@singah-singahshop Жыл бұрын

Great sharing and tips

@martinelpianist3312 2 жыл бұрын

Your techniques are so powerful and useful I chose these techniques to study in high school

@martinelpianist3312 2 жыл бұрын

Hope to be like you

@hallowhazel 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your content Zach you are my super hero! ❤️😊

@leninuraini114 3 жыл бұрын

It is one of the best explanation I have ever watched. I am waiting for next video about notion. Good luck 🔥

@shagunsharma1401 3 жыл бұрын

Why is no one mentioning how good looking he is... Oh my gawd those eyes...!!!!! Love you Zach...

@robertseitter3829 3 жыл бұрын

He a zaddy and I bet he knows it 😌

@shagunsharma1401 3 жыл бұрын

@maria de la vega del sol wtf...complementing someone for their good looks doesn't imply u are a simp...

@shagunsharma1401 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertseitter3829 True

@gamingfirst01 3 жыл бұрын

I KNOW RIGHT!! New crush😂

@hellonhead5905 3 жыл бұрын

@@shagunsharma1401 simppppp!!!(2),

@jamesruz6684 3 жыл бұрын

"...or the essay you kinda wrote three words and clicked on a KZfaq video." *I feel attacked*

@AhmetKaan 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha 😅😅

@calisthenicarts312 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats bro!!

@greenhermit6037 2 жыл бұрын

Zach congratulations on your channel! Could you be so kind and make a video about how you study USMLE stepn1? Resources, time management and tips. Thank you in advance!

@famguy218 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting I usually re-wrote notes from an earlier class and thought that helped. I’m trying some certifications now so I’ll try the testing method. Makes sense since your mind is immediately trying to recall some information