Do you love #Anki as much as we do? If so, the chances are you’re already familiar with the #AnKing-the super popular Anki decks for medical school. The team that created the decks sat down with us to tell us a little about where the idea for AnKing came from, how they stayed positive through medical school, and more tips that they think will help you on your #medicalschool journey.
Watch their interview to learn more about
0:00 - The AnKing team
0:15 - Where the idea for AnKing came from
0:54 - The importance of improving the lives of others
1:14 - Managing frustrations in medical school
1:51 - Staying positive throughout medical school
3:00 - Why the AnKing team started using AMBOSS
3:40 - What makes AMBOSS unique & how it boosts your test-taking skills
4:01 - Putting what you learn in Anki into practice
4:43 - How to not look like an idiot in front of your attending
5:07 - Choosing Qbanks in medical school
5:41 - Getting complete exam coverage with AMBOSS
6:12 - Tips and tricks for clerkships
6:34 - Tools to manage patients during residency
7:10 - Advice for the first day of medical school
8:12 - Keeping your self-worth during medical school
What is Anki?
Anki is a flashcard app designed for memory retention. You can create your own flashcards or use Anki decks for medical school that are pre-made by other people (such as the AnKing). Anki uses a spaced repetition algorithm that ensures you never forget anything you learn. It’s so effective that over 80% of medical students in the US use it in their study routine.
Who are the AnKing?
The AnKing team are originally four medical students who attended the University of Utah School of Medicine. During medical school, they found that they loved Anki but that it was difficult to use. After creating videos about how to use Anki for their classmates, they decided to keep going and share their tips and advice with Anki users and medical students all over the world. Now, thousands of medical students use the Anki decks for medical school created by the AnKing to study and retain the information that is crucial for the #USMLEs, #NBME #Shelf exams, and other tests.
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