10 Common College Student Mistakes
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
June 22, 2019
College is a time for learning and growth, but also a time where you can fall behind your peers. Avoid these ten common mistakes that college students make.
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Summer Tips for the MCAT
Sulaiman Ahmad
June 17, 2019
The MCAT is an important requirement for applying to medical school. In this post, we go over tips to plan, prepare, and practice for this important exam.
Third Year Clerkship Review: Pediatrics
Ethan Gerdts
June 12, 2019
In this Clerkship Review series, we aim to provide an overarching view of each clerkship you will encounter in your third year of medical school. Here, we tackle Pediatrics.
Anki Flashcard 13 Best Practices | How to Create Good Cards
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
April 21, 2019
Anki is a powerful tool, but most students misuse it. Here are the 13 best practices in creating effective Anki flashcards and using spaced repetition for maximal effect in college and medical school.
Most Effective Way to Improve Memory (& Memorize Anything)
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
April 6, 2019
Pre-med and medical students have a lot of information to learn, whether that’s for the MCAT or USMLE Step 1 or any other medical school exam. Here’s how to get through all that information faster and memorize it faster.
USMLE Step 1: Leading up to the Dedicated Period
Lawrence Wang
February 1, 2019
How you allocate your time in the months leading up to your dedicated USMLE Step 1 studying can affect everything downstream. Here we outline what to do to maximize your Step 1 score.
Should You Study with Music? The Research-Backed Verdict
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
January 26, 2019
Here’s what the scientific research has to say about the effects of studying with music. We explore music type, personality type, and type of studying as key factors.
What I Wish I Knew Before Taking USMLE Step 1
Meghana Pagadala
January 18, 2019
Taking USMLE Step 1 was one of the most difficult things I had to do. Now that I’ve been through the experience, I have had time to reflect on what I wish I knew before.
How to Filter Important Information as a Student
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
January 12, 2019
In class or while reading your textbook, it’s often unclear what information is high yield and will likely be tested on, and what are less important details. This system will answer that question.
5 Tips for Success on MCAT Test Day
Lawrence Wang
December 19, 2018
The MCAT is a major test that typically requires months of studying. Here we share five tips that will help you maximize the weeks leading up to the exam and optimize your performance on test day.
