We all know flashcards and the Feynman technique are classics when it comes to memorising a ton of facts. But as a medical student, I’ve been on a mission to find faster, smarter ways to study so that I can remember more in less time📚
Here are 3 underrated techniques that have actually helped me: ⬇️
1️⃣Chunking
Your brain’s working memory can only hold around 4–7 pieces of info at once (Miller’s Law). So instead of memorising random facts, group them by theme.
Example:
Instead of 6 separate symptoms, group them into systems (theme):
→ Neurological: confusion, headache
→ GI: nausea, vomiting
→ Cardio: tachycardia, hypotension
Chunking reduces overload and makes recall so much easier.
2️⃣Sensation Tagging
Attach your info to what you see, hear, or feel—this adds a sensory cue to boost recall.🦻
Example:
Eight = Ear (they both start with E).
So cranial nerve VIII (Eight) controls hearing (Ear) and balance.
3️⃣Elaboration
Ask yourself “Why?” and “How does this connect to what I alre...
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