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SubjectsJun 13, 202610 min read
How to study pathology for SBAs: worked examples and traps
How pathology SBAs are built, two worked bone and joint infection examples, the traps that cost marks, and where pathology sits across Years 1, 2, 3, and 5.
SubjectsJun 11, 20269 min read
How to Study Microbiology in Medical School
Learn how to study microbiology in medical school without drowning in bug and drug lists. Organise into tables, space your reviews, and self-test.
SubjectsJun 9, 20269 min read
How to study physiology for SBAs: a worked example and traps
How physiology SBAs follow one changed variable, a worked angina example on oxygen supply and demand, the traps that cost marks, and a weekly practice loop.
SubjectsJun 2, 20268 min read
How to Memorize Pharmacology in Medical School
How to memorize pharmacology without drowning in drug names: use suffix patterns, mnemonics, chunking, and active recall. A practical method for medical exams.
SubjectsJun 2, 20268 min read
How to Study Anatomy in Medical School (That Actually Sticks)
How to study anatomy in medical school: combine visual learning, active recall, and daily spaced review. Stop memorizing blindly and learn the clinical context.
Study methodsJun 1, 20268 min read
Spaced Repetition for Medical School: Schedule and How-To
Spaced repetition is how medical students retain huge volumes of material. Learn the 1-3-7-14-30 schedule, how many cards per day, and how to apply it.
Study methodsJun 1, 20267 min read
How to Turn Lecture Notes Into Flashcards (Fast)
Learn how to turn lecture notes into flashcards that actually work: the one-idea rule, what to cut, and how to convert a PDF into cards in minutes instead of hours.
Exam preparationJun 1, 20268 min read
Common Medical Exam Mistakes (and How to Stop Making Them)
The common medical exam mistakes that cost marks: misreading stems, second-guessing, studying what you already know, and falling for examiner traps. Plus fixes.
Study methodsJun 1, 20267 min read
Interleaving vs Blocked Practice: Which Wins for Med School?
Interleaving vs blocked practice: mixing topics beats studying one at a time for long-term recall. Learn why, the research, and how to interleave your lectures.