You’re Studying Wrong – Here’s Why
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
July 20, 2019
Here are the most common mistakes that make your studying harder than it needs to be, and what you should be doing instead.
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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.
Top 4 Mistakes I Made Studying for Step 1
Lawrence Wang
December 6, 2018
There are multiple pitfalls along the many roads to getting a high score on Step 1. Here we detail 4 pitfalls to avoid when studying for Step 1.
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.
How I Scored 265+ on Step 2CK
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
June 16, 2018
I scored above 265 on Step 2CK by using an unorthodox method. Here’s exactly how I approached studying for Step 2CK during the course of third year, as well as how I spent the 4 weeks leading up to my test. You can download my Anki deck here as well!
Finals Week – 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
May 13, 2017
With Finals Week around the corner, be sure to avoid these 4 mistakes to maximize your test day scores.
