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Study smarter for medical exams

Evidence-based guides to active recall, spaced repetition, and exam technique.

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Study methodsOct 17, 20268 min read

Medical school in Egypt: what each of the five years tests

How Egypt's integrated 5+2 medical curriculum works and what Years 1 to 5 test. Subject counts from 30,000+ bank questions and a study plan for each stage.

Study methodsSep 12, 20268 min read

How to Check AI-Generated Medical Questions Against Your Lecture

Check an AI-generated medical question against its source: verify the tested fact, answer, distractors, and explanation before using it for revision.

Study methodsJun 20, 20268 min read

Medical Mnemonics: How to Make Ones That Stick

Learn why medical mnemonics work, where they fail, and how to build your own that actually stick. Pair them with active recall and flashcards.

Study methodsJun 18, 20269 min read

Note-taking for medical school: 6 methods compared

Six note-taking methods for medical school compared by the recall they force. See the evidence on highlighting, Cornell notes, and laptops vs longhand.

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.

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.

Study methodsMay 30, 20269 min read

Active recall in medical school: the 7-day lecture method

Active recall means answering from memory before you check. See the trial data (39% vs 26% six months on), a method table, and a 7-day plan for one lecture.