How I take notes on my iPad Air at medical school (GoodNotes 5)

[@yuvrajbelani1490]

this is the most realistic note-making video I've seen so far.
Every other video I've seen so far shows the process as easy and time-efficient but they are NOT.
Great method, thank you.

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

glad you found it helpful :-)

[@ConnorDibblin]

Great video Lydia! Enjoy first year, that's the time to explore how you learn and find what works for you!

[@tastedpurple1492]

This video is so much more than how to take notes

[@syahirah3245]

You're so pretty, just ordered mine😆

[@Sera-cs8uc]

Thank you! I cant wait till my air 4 arrives so that I can finally use it for 2nd year of MBBS, I've been having ton of notes on micro and parasit just lying around.... I can use these methods to plan out the rest

[@alexfitton8343]

I've been indecisive about whether to get an iPad for note taking at uni or just use pen and paper, but your video made this easy for me. Thank you

[@zuhairzulfiqar]

SAMEE! so what did you choose after all?

[@DoctorDevify]

Great video! The notes do look cleann!

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Thank you, I try aha xx

[@georgiac7689]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing:) xx

[@rozer_mac19]

Thanks for the wonderful & informative video mate. Have a good day ❤️.

[@arianarobyn3494]

you should do a whole video only of you taking notes
that was very aesthetically pleasing
loved this video 🤩🤩

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Ahh thank you! I think I will defo do that at some point xx

[@azandhaz]

Recently subscribed and been loving all your videos!
A tip I have from using an iPad at uni is maybe getting a paper like screen protector, not too expensive on amazon, and makes the feeling of writing so much nicer than on such a smooth screen! ☺️

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Oooh I’ve been meaning to get one of them!! I’ve heard good things and this has reminded me - thank u!!xx

[@Charanjeet678]

Very useful video. This gave me a good idea how I can start.

[@katherinem.davila8581]

Thank you for this video! It was very helpful ❤️🙏🏽

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

You're so welcome!

[@malobivanessa]

Hi, for your problem with retaining knowledge try adding Anki to your daily review/study routine it has helped me massively as I have had a similar problem in the past. Also, this was literally a perfect video, thank you!❤

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

omg thank you!!! i actually discovered anki just after i made this video and it changed my life xx

[@gemma3648]

Love this video!!
Just ordered my new iPad Air and can’t wait to give this a go.
Also im a nurse applying to medicine next year 🤞

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Thank you!!! My iPad is literally my life lol 😂 massive good luck to ya for your application xxx

[@gemma3648]

@@LydiaMartinMedic thank you I’m feeling hopeful just this UCAT that has me stressed and I’ve not even booked it yet 😟!

[@medicnotes]

❤❤ hi, great channel you have here! striving my best to create good revision videos for medical students as well 😄

[@amane_kh6049]

You’re gorgeous and your videos are amazing 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@libertymartin9464]

Love this

[@maariemullr7526]

I find it very comforting that you have such "normal" notes. In all of the other tutorials everything looks so perfect ... really frustrating haha

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Aww thank you! I honestly don’t understand how people have the time to make those beautiful notes for every lecture … there’s not enough hours in the day 😅

[@pikapikacheww_]

2x speed is relatable. my lecturer speak for almost 2 hours and i managed to finish it way faster than that 😂
and the last method is really helpful. i might try it thanks for the tip !!

[@sienaconnell7117]

everyone: great videos 🤩💛
me: omg, she has the same name as a teen wolf actor

[@arnabbarman710]

So helpful... I also a medical student and found it helpful u should make a video again of your whole note taking process on how to take notes , draw complex diagrams on goodnotes ... Thank you... Keep it up 🙏

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

added to my list!x

[@jukio02]

Cool. I will need to get an ipad when I go to college.

[@peterfitzroy4003]

Would you recommend the writing experience on a tempered glass screen protector such as spigen?

[@Dee-fu3hs]

Hey, when you consolidate your learning by making mindmaps and filling in the gaps with what you forgot, how do you then learn the bits you forgot? Do you try re create it again from memory and see what you missed again or is there another way you do so? Thanks for the video btw, was really useful.

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

So I’d basically go over the bits I forgot again and then a week or two later I come back to it and try and recreate the mind map again. Usually the 2nd time I remember much more :-). Thank you!!

[@vishnurameshkk]

Good explanation sir

[@manishjoshi2143]

Hey! Do you ever feel that you should have a more screen real estate as the ipad pro 12.9???
Or this size is perfectly fine for note taking??
I'm so much confused regarding the size of the ipad... Which one should I buy..?

[@pinkarmadillo2905]

Hi, sorry if I missed it, but do you use a Windows laptop or a Macbook? Great video!

[@dazomipasal]

When i became a multimillionaire, I would come back to you, you beautiful thang! 😻

[@nataliemeier8640]

memories and folder are easy to use and also to memory on usb ?

[@ithermax2763]

Bro! why do your accent sound so right...🤯🤯

[@cerengulyuz119]

hello, i’ll be starting med school and i’m considering buying an ipad but i’m not sure if 64gb will be enough..what do you think?

[@PK-lw8il]

Hey amazing video, you have very preety notes, im torn myself between the new ipad air and the 12.9 ipad pro, which would you think would be a better investment in the long run?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

personally, my budget would only stretch to the Air. I honestly love it and although the Pro has the best specs, if you're just going to be using it for note taking I honestly think the Air is perfect x

[@PK-lw8il]

@@LydiaMartinMedic yea that was my thoughts exactly I wanted to paperless this year and wasn’t really trying to run any complex functions on my device, I think the air is perfect as I can use the money I saved to buy better accessories

[@babyboy1971]

May I ask...I’m having a hard time deciding between an iPad Air (4) 64gb with the magic keyboard and pencil or the 256gb. My budget is tight, but I’ll get the education discount. The difference between the 256 air and 128 pro is like $50. But the 64 air would give me room for accessories and no waiting. I sold my MacBook Air laptop to make this happen. I have a desktop iMac I rarely use.
Main use for iPad will be writing papers, web browsing, email, bit of zoom, media consumption and streaming, reading, editing photos, some note taking and light drawing. Playing some games on Apple Arcade. It will be my first iPad in many years and I’m really excited.
What would you do? Is 64gb enough?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

i find 64gb has been enough but i think i will eventually run out because i use it a lot... it sounds like you're gonna be using the ipad about the same as me so 64gb might be good enough! if you've got the spare money I would maybe invest in a bit more space x

[@harmeenkaur6591]

Please 🥺 suggest me any stylus for iPad air 1st generation

[@elhamkaaki2937]

Tenk u😊

[@GCSEALevelMaths]

Hi Lydia hope you are well and safe healthy and well. Where did you get the ipad from? Is there a cheap website? Also happy Christmas holidays.

[@GCSEALevelMaths]

Hi can you please do a video on pgce. Please it would be interesting.

[@saeedalshahrani9277]

Like your idea

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

thank you!

[@Nobody-ki9do]

I want the link of black paper

[@abbier5733]

What case have you got for your iPad. I recently got one and I need a case for it and I love the look and functionality of yours

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Its just off amazon! I cant remember the exact one but i picked the cheapest one with an apple pencil holder :)

[@abbier5733]

Thank you 😊

[@faris_vision]

Can you please mention the storage of your ipad or is 64 gb memory is enough for med school...student..

[@tasnimnuha2065]

could you tell the shade of your lipstick? And the brand too :)

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

ooo its a while since i filmed this but i think it was Bitch Perfect by Charlotte Tillbury lol

[@canejudge5941]

Are you using a normal screen protector or paperlike screen protector? If you are using one of them , can u share the name/link of it? I'm trynna figure out what to buy :) thanks in advance!!

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

ok gonna be honest.... I don't have a screen protector at all! i defo need one and when i get one I really want to try the paper style one!

[@canejudge5941]

​@@LydiaMartinMedic i don't have one too :> maybe I'm trying to get used to glass after 1-2 days (new ipad) and btw u look beautiful and gorgeous!!! 💕💕 I just wanted to mention it while watching your first video and also thank you for your honesty 💕 uwu

[@Navjotkaur-oh2fg]

Is it comfortable to write on glass or you use any screen protector for your iPad?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

i dont mind the glass but i really should get a screen protector

[@chloefitzgerald3645]

Hey, I am a student nurse in my second year atm and want to go on to do grad entry med or med as a second degree! Please (when it is suitable) can you do an update on finance!!!!!

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Ahhh that’s so exciting for you! Yes of course I can. I will add that to my to do list x

[@gemma3648]

Chloe sorry for jumping on your post are you in Scotland??
I only ask as there is a programme to enter medicine for health care professionals if you live and work in Scotland for 2 years. Just good to know good luck to you x

[@chloefitzgerald3645]

@@gemma3648 Hello, yesss! i have looked at that! I currently study in England and am going to move up to Edinburgh when i have finished my course! I just wanted to look into other options. It was actually this course that made me consider doing medicine in the first place! such and amazing opportunity. Is this what you are planning on going on to next year?

[@gemma3648]

@@chloefitzgerald3645 I’m applying for it next year I’ve been a nurse for 7 years now but medicine was always the good finally believe in myself 😊 good luck with your studies x

[@nicolexhamilton]

@@gemma3648 Could you send me some more details on this please??

[@EmilyMedStudent]

Have you ever thought of offering mock medicine exams to aspiring medical students?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Hey!! No I haven’t tbf... Do you mean like mock interviews? D

[@EmilyMedStudent]

@@LydiaMartinMedic yes mock interviews sorry got a level mocks on my mind

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

@@EmilyMedStudent ahaha! I haven't considered it before but i guess it's something I could do! the only thing is I dont have any experience with MMI so i dont feel totally confident offering advice on those types of interviews, maybe i'll just make a video on my top tips! x

[@amsisims3157]

Do you think it is easier to take lectures from home as you can get down all key info and pause while you are writing? Also when the lectures are in person again can you record lectures so you can go back over them if needs be ? Do you think that would be useful or not?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

I defo find it easier from home - when I used to go to lectures I would zone out and miss like 20 mins and then I felt like I’d wasted my time 🥲 I won’t like, pre recorded lectures do work well for me... and when I did my last degree all the lectures were recorded anyway so I’m used to learning like this! Not every degree subject did recordings before rona but I have a feeling most will from now on :-)

[@amsisims3157]

Ah yep I see I can see who recorded lectures really do help !

[@maxhooker4186]

would you prefer using the ipad pro or are you ok with the ipad air?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

I’ve never tried the pro but I honestly love my air ☺️ no regrets at all - the Apple Pencil works perfectly with it

[@shannonjadeejones]

hey, which iPad is it that you use?? and also do you find it easy to write on? I keep seeing people using these massive iPad Pros and just cant justify the price for them haha :)

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

I use the iPad Air! The pro was out of my budget too but honestly I’m so happy with this one, the Apple Pencil still works soo well and I know a few others who use the Air to take notes and love it ☺️☺️

[@shannonjadeejones]

@@LydiaMartinMedic literally same some of the price tags are crazy!! Amazing, you've convinced me haha! Wishing you all the best for your course, your going to make an absolutely amazing doctor!! 😀 ❤️

[@ariannawestley]

I also use the Air and I absolutely love it! I really don’t think you need the Pro at all. For the most part, there aren’t that many differences between them, from my understanding ☺️

[@emyliaariesya193]

is it true that good notes 5 takes up a lot of ipad storage? so far how much it alrd takes from yours? thanks xx

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

So i've got the 64GB ipad and at the moment Goodnotes it using about 1.2GB. Thats for the entire first semester of uni so it's not toooo bad (bearing in mind i don't store powerpoints on my goodnotes but some people like download and annotate which will take up more space) x

[@emyliaariesya193]

@@LydiaMartinMedic thank you for replying!! love your videos!! keep it up ♥️

[@riditaanimation9262]

Hey do you have macbook too?? Which one should I buy as a med student?? I dont like note taking that much,If I need to I am gonna do it on paper,,,,but which one actually you use the most

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

I have the cheapest MacBook Air from 2018 and it works well for me ! X

[@herbforbes3820]

How do you back up your notes? Where do you store all of your backed up notes. What package do you have?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

I usually send them to my laptop as PDFs but I’m not the best at backing things up 🤣

[@herbforbes3820]

@@LydiaMartinMedic that’s so smart

[@sama_san5838]

Hi Lydia 👋. How do you take notes during live lectures? I find myself falling behind every time🙁

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Hiya! So this year I’ve tended to just have the lecture slides on my ipad and I annotate them and then make proper notes after the lecture. I found it easier last year to make notes during the lecture coz all the lectures were prerecorded but this year they are mostly in person and live so annotating works so much better IMO x

[@sama_san5838]

Thanks! Could you please make a video on how to study for med school and the note taking system you use? It'll be a lot of help for first year students. Like, if you go back to first year, what are the things you would and wouldn't do

[@unicornpower6952]

How long does it roughly take you to write notes for a normal 45 minute lecture? ❤️

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

I'd say on average it takes me about 1.5 hours just because of all the pausing and making sure I've understood everything! but some easier lectures will only take me an hour x

[@unicornpower6952]

@@LydiaMartinMedic woahhh when i make notes on a lecture it genuinely takes around 3-4 hrs and idk how to shorten down the amount of time i spend working on a lecture :((

[@vipinkumarbdts]

Have you ever used procreate on your iPad Air and how is the experience

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

yes i love procreate!

[@emyliaariesya193]

Hello! how much gb of storage do you buy for this ipad? x

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

mines a 64GB and so far thats been enough! x

[@emyliaariesya193]

@@LydiaMartinMedic thank you luv 🤍

[@dianapreisser2146]

Would love to write on black paper but I print my notes so I can’t to that

[@minjaejeong9572]

Hey!! If I'm only planning on taking notes and using online textbooks on my ipad, would 64gb be sufficient or would going 256gb be better for a 5 year med school programme?? Thanks!!! love your videos!

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Hey hey so I’ve got the 64gb and still have about 20gb left after a year but then I do think I’m going to struggle later on😅 256 would work probably be more sensible if you’re hoping to use it for 5 years x

[@weiv6229]

my dream is to go to vet school T^T

[@imm.s.p.4117]

Is good notes need paid onetime or I have to pay per month? Reply is Necessary.....plzz

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Hey! It’s just a one off payment of about £6 I think.. so not a bad deal x

[@Hana-uw8oz]

how many GB do you have? Im curious since I am going to purchase an ipad for work and school and I don't know if 64gb is enough?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

64GB is fine at the moment! I think 128GB would be good e-cards I’ll probably run out of space eventually but it was outside of my budget. At the moment I’ve got about 25GB left after using it for 6 months ☺️

[@Hana-uw8oz]

@@LydiaMartinMedic oh well that's good! Thanks!

[@VishalKumar-lr3ww]

Med Notes link ?

[@splashcurry1871]

hi! how many gigabytes is your ipad?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

64gb xx

[@Benjamin_wong2024]

good future doctor

[@tasnimnuha2065]

hey what if the ipad malfunctions and stops functioning ? does that mean all my notes are gone ?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

so i think goodnotes have saved my notes on the cloud so hopefully if that happened i could just download them again. Also I've got quite a few of my notebooks saved as PDFs on my computer :)

[@sushantpatil2975]

Is 64gb enough for note taking and saving book pdf’s for 6 years of med school

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

hard to say - It's been more than enough for 2 years but i think 6 years would be a struggle so probably best to go for the next one up x

[@Nemoalo]

Do you think 64 gb is enough 4 med school?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

Yah!

[@mileshedmann9561]

Are you really good at science

[@god1070]

How many GBs is your IPad Air?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

64 GB x

[@god1070]

@@LydiaMartinMedic thank you so much!! Do you think the 64gb would last me throughout 5 years of med school? Also Im not sure if Ishould get the bigger gb one but its such a big jump from 64 to 256 and costs almost as much as the ipad pro lowest gb

[@adilazaros2818]

Is it 64 go or 128?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

64 x

[@adilazaros2818]

@@LydiaMartinMedic do you find it enough? I want to buy one but I don’t know if the storage will be enough for me

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

It is at the moment! I’ve had it a year and still have loads of space but then I really only use the iPad for uni stuff and watching Netflix

[@nataliemeier8640]

what' s the weight?

[@naida2470]

You don’t have a keyboard with your iPad ?

[@LydiaMartinMedic]

no i dont!x

[@vishnurameshkk]

Madam

[@amberharness5543]

lydia martin .. . . . from beacon hills ? ? ?jkjk