This video is about improving your USMLE Step 2CK score. Hopefully, it is helpful! Let me know in the comments what you did to improve your step scores.
Hi I wanted to ask, many in medical school praise anki because it enforces active recall (asking and testing whether a student knows the answer). I realized while auditory listening is much more efficient, did you listen to content over and over again or did you answer questions in a similar way as anki but with auditory format (ie a podcast that asks questions with answers)? If not, what did you find worked best with using the listening method instead? Did it enforce and solidify content despite not being a flashcard? I know questions are meant for that however, I still see many people use active recall in other ways in addition to questions for information to stick long term. Would love if you could provide a thorough response on how your method worked for you.
Hey thanks for the comment. I mainly used divine intervention podcasts. I think he does a good job promoting active recall by intertwining different subjects into one podcast. I also would listen to things on repeat to promote learning. I would do questions on question banks on the specific topic I was focused on which would also promote recall. I wish anki worked for me. I tried so many times but I think the most important thing is honestly to stop trying one method if it’s not working for you and to find the method that works.
@@drnickbella that’s awesome that you found what works for you! Do you still use the same tactics to study in residency? when listening multiple times, did you go back and listen based on proven learning curves (1 day, 3 day, 7 day etc)? Are you only an auditory learner or did you feel like looking at sketches, images or diagrams led you to retain similarly?
I do use some auditory learning. It is easier to study while doing household chores, working out, or driving. Since the main limit on residency is time listening to podcasts to learn has been helpful. I do not use proven learning curves as residency makes it difficult to do that. I just listen to what I can when I can.
I used this information and got my goal score! Thank you!!!
Congrats! That’s great 😀
Thank you, this was very helpful!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Can you give the link to Divine podcast?
Thank you ❤
Thanks for watching!
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I wanted to ask, many in medical school praise anki because it enforces active recall (asking and testing whether a student knows the answer). I realized while auditory listening is much more efficient, did you listen to content over and over again or did you answer questions in a similar way as anki but with auditory format (ie a podcast that asks questions with answers)? If not, what did you find worked best with using the listening method instead? Did it enforce and solidify content despite not being a flashcard? I know questions are meant for that however, I still see many people use active recall in other ways in addition to questions for information to stick long term. Would love if you could provide a thorough response on how your method worked for you.
Hey thanks for the comment. I mainly used divine intervention podcasts. I think he does a good job promoting active recall by intertwining different subjects into one podcast. I also would listen to things on repeat to promote learning. I would do questions on question banks on the specific topic I was focused on which would also promote recall. I wish anki worked for me. I tried so many times but I think the most important thing is honestly to stop trying one method if it’s not working for you and to find the method that works.
@@drnickbella that’s awesome that you found what works for you! Do you still use the same tactics to study in residency?
when listening multiple times, did you go back and listen based on proven learning curves (1 day, 3 day, 7 day etc)?
Are you only an auditory learner or did you feel like looking at sketches, images or diagrams led you to retain similarly?
I do use some auditory learning. It is easier to study while doing household chores, working out, or driving. Since the main limit on residency is time listening to podcasts to learn has been helpful. I do not use proven learning curves as residency makes it difficult to do that. I just listen to what I can when I can.
Thank you doctor, what’s the name of the podcast about please ?
Divine intervention podcast!