Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)

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47 The Premed & Med Student Guide to Effective Learning, Recap Part 2 Feb 20, 2020

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Finish the review of the evidence-based study skills and spaced-repetition techniques covered in Part 1.

In this episode, we finish off the evidence-based study skills and spaced-repetition techniques we eluded to in Part 1 (Episode 46) of this mini-series. Much of the research conducted by the Institute of Education Sciences suggests that certain learning methods, such as spacing and rehearsal practice, provide strong evidence to their effectiveness. This should be no surprise to frequent listeners to this podcast as these topics are mentioned in a majority of interviews conducted!

On top of these skills, how to perform them, and mistakes to be aware of, the topic of mentorship arises later in the episode. What are some of the benefits of having a mentor and how can you search for clinical experiences earlier on in your education? Those who seek more direct advice on these topics can reach out to Chase, or visit FindARotation on the social media links below.

Key Episode Points!

2:50 Evidence-based Learning Strategies for Medical Students

1335 Durable Learning?

12:10 How to use Spaced Repetition and Rehearsal Practice for Medical Students

24:05 Common Spaced Repetition Mistakes to Avoid

30:17 Get a Mentor! Use FindARotation!

46 Best Study Efficiency, Note Taking, and Flashcard Techniques in Medicine for 2020, Recap Part 1 Feb 16, 2020

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Dive into studying and time management in medical school, as well as note-taking and flashcard techniques.

In part 1 of our 2019 Best Episodes Recap, we will review some of the highlights from our expert interviews. Part 1 will cover study efficiency, time management in medical school, group studying, note-taking techniques, and even a brief overview of flashcard techniques.

Exploring the techniques that work for us, personally, will greatly reduce the weekly effort and time it requires to cover all of the material required for your studies. Knowing your purpose in studying this material (short vs long-term) can also determine what techniques are going to be more beneficial. We may wish to stick with regular notes for less important material, make graphic Mind Maps for outlines, or move tricky material into our spaced repetition flashcard decks.

Key Episode Points!

1:50 Efficient Study Planning & Student Time Management

8:45 Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!

20:10 Be Nice: Tips to Working in Groups

25:58 Note-taking Success with the Cornell Method & Minds Maps

30:27 How to Create Medical Flashcard Decks

45 How to Create a Mnemonic Story for Medical Procedures and Complicated Concepts Feb 06, 2020

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Learn about The Story Method, a mnemonic tool to create procedure-based or chronological associations between visual markers.

The Story Method (aka Journey Method, Linking Method) in mnemonics is a strong tool for creating procedure-based or chronological associations between visual markers. It allows us to make sure a particular order is followed, a sequence is completed in order, or follow a flow of disease processes. When creating visual markers for our mnemonics, making associations between the main concept (anchor marker) and the subtopics (linking markers) can greatly increase our long term memory of how these terms and actions interact with one another.

In today’s episode, we will cover the Story Method in greater detail as well as how to create an anchor and linking markers for certain diseases. These stories, or dynamic visual interactions, can then also be placed in their associated memory palace for long term organization. However, this isn’t always needed. Sometimes simply adding a brief skit to a flashcard can also provide that added dual-coding that will help you in the long run.

44 Reserve Your Spot! Medical Mnemonics Training and Events of 2020 Jan 22, 2020

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Chase DiMarco of the Medical Mnemonist Podcast covers some useful links for those interested in upcoming 2020 events and services.

Here are some useful links for those interested in the upcoming events and services mentioned in today’s show.

Mensa Regional Gathering - Presentation on Education
Read This Before Medical School
DM @MedMnemonist with education questions of if you wish to join FME!

43 Memory Palace Techniques with Lynne Kelly Jan 15, 2020

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Lynne Kelly helps you discover some ancient memory techniques learned from tribes and cultures throughout history.

Lynne Kelly holds an interdisciplinary array of degrees and is a multiple winner of the senior memory championship in Australia. She studied Australian Aboriginal Tribes, Native Americans, Pacific and African cultures and their old traditions for the memory methods and will now share with us some ancient memory techniques.

Intro

2:36 How Stone Henge is possibly a Memory Palace

10:57 Making your own Memory Palace and How does it work

20:34 Memory Palace in Miniature

21:33 Medieval and Early Asian Memory techniques

22:55 Good Technique for Translating Medical Textbooks to a more Memorable Format

29:00 How to avoid mistakes when learning Memory Palace Techniques

41 Using Visualizations and Mental Imagery for Increased Memory with Kam Knight Dec 10, 2019

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Kam Knight discusses his personalized theories on accelerated learning techniques.

Kam Knight is joining us today to discuss some of his personalized theories on accelerated learning techniques. He is the author of several bestselling books on learning, memory, and productivity and is about to release an online course of which details can be found on his website MindLily.com.

Intro

3:25 Repetition and Its Influence on Long-term Memory: “Neurons that fire together, wire together”

8:10 Using Visualization and Mental Images to Strengthen Memory

13:12 Visualization Script Examples for Medical Students: Mitosis & Digestion

24:50 Mind Mapping is a Color-coordinated Hierarchy Method of Note-taking & Location-based Notes for Increased Memory

34:28 Be ACTIVE and ENGAGE in Your Education!

40 Mind Map Mastery for Medical Students with Barry Mapp Nov 26, 2019

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Barry Mapp, a learning instructor that trained under a memory champion and mind map creator, explains how to use these memory tools in medical school.

Barry Mapp is a learning instructor that trained under the memory champion and mind map creator, Tony Buzan. He has successfully trained thousands of learners in mind map technique and creation. Today, he is going to help explain how we can use these organization and memory tools in medical school.

Intro

5:05 “Left Brain” vs “Right Brain” Myths and Truths: Getting the BIG Picture First

11:55 How to Create a Mind Map for Medical Students

18:50 Strategic Thinking in Mind Map Design Planning & Making Associations

24:25 Avoiding the Reductionist Approach to Mind Map Creation & Adding Methods to Mind Maps for Medical Students

33:30 Just Three Wishes

39 Education Gamification and Game Design with Keegan Long-Wheeler Nov 19, 2019

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Keegan Long-Wheeler discusses how gamification plays a role in medical education and the future of game design.

Keegan Long-Wheeler is an Educational Technologist Office of Digital Learning at the University of Oklahoma. He has been a creative developer in gamified educational materials and game design for many years. In this episode, we are going to discuss how gamification plays a role in education and where the future of game design may be going for medical and other academic environments.

Introduction

4:43 How Students Learn with an Online Educational Environment & Game Design

8:20 Open-source Game-based Learning: Games Offer Bold Learning Insights Nowadays (GOBLIN) and eXperience Play

15:05 Autonomy Over One’s Education with Game-based Design

17:20 Team-based Activities & Educational Collaboration Through Gamifying Medical School

21:00 Using Tokens and Rewards to Encourage Student Participation

Contact Keegan via Twitter for more details. Also, please visit his website and explore his other recommended resources below!

Resources

38 Read This Before Medical School- Part 4 Nov 12, 2019

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Learn about a variety of journals, including self-assessment monitoring tools, habit tracking, and gratitude journals.

We’ve made it to Part 4 of Read This Before Medical School! The final section. We cover a lot of self-assessment monitoring tools in the form of a variety of journals. From Habit Tracking to Gratitude Journals, many of these discussed tool have surprising evidence to back up their uses and benefits.

BONUS: Study Tips Interview on the Pre-PA Podcast with Savanna Perry Nov 08, 2019

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Savanna Perry of the Pre-PA Podcast interviews Chase DiMarco about his personal struggles in medical school.

I want to thank Savanna for having me on the show! Here’s a brief snippet from the interview I conducted on the Pre-PA Podcast from The PA Platform. If you would like to listen to the full episode, learn about my personal struggles in medical school, and show your support you can enjoy the entire episode. Please let Savanna know if you find this information useful and maybe we can work on scheduling a future episode with greater details.

For the full episode, see the Pre-PA Podcast.

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