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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Neuromyths – 7 Common Misconceptions About Your Brain
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
June 8, 2019
The brain is the sexiest organ in the entire human body. But for all it’s amazing intricacies and complexities, its beautiful nature is too commonly misunderstood and oversimplified. We’ll cut the fact from fiction, and show you how to actually optimize your brain’s performance.
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.
Failed Medical School Applicant to UCLA Med Full Ride
Troy Sanders
February 4, 2019
Troy applied to medical school, got two interviews, and failed to get any acceptances. The next time he applied, he found himself accepted with a full ride to a top medical school. This is his story.
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.
Study Less, Study Smart – What I Wish I Knew in College
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
October 13, 2018
Saving time by studying smarter is essential to a physician’s life. Here we discuss four tips to study smarter by utilizing active learning, optimizing your learning environment, obtaining high-yield information and maximizing your memorization capacity.
Do Stimulants Like Adderall and Ritalin Help Students?
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
July 2, 2018
Stimulants such as Adderall or Ritalin have been increasingly used in recent years by students who are eager to get better grades. In this post, I’ll cover the science behind stimulants and whether or not they help students in school.
First Day of Medical School – 4 Things to Know
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
May 26, 2018
Medical school is a completely different beast from your pre-med years in college. Here are four things you should know and prepare for in order to have the most productive, effective, and happy experience of medical school!
