88 Using the Peg Memory System for Medical Education - Medical Mnemonics Series 2
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
Release Date: 05/13/2021
MedEdge Method for Self-Care, Rest, and Growth (Ep. 98 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
In this final installment of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about self-care, rest, and growth. He dissects the benefits of self-care, why you need to stop procrastinating, and the relationship between rest and growth. [02:25] Rest and Recuperation [04:34] Self-care in Medicine [07:19] Why Procrastination is a Form of Self Hate [09:05] The Smallest of Increments are Greater than the Greatest of Intentions
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MEM for Board Exam Success (Ep. 97 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
In part five of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about board exam success. He dissects the test-taking technique table and breaks down several test answering strategies such as the tie-breaker technique, the post-exam autopsy, and the error monitoring chart. [04:35] Test-Taking Technique Table [04:47] Basic Technique [07:17] The Tie-Breaker Technique [09:50] Post-Exam Autopsy [11:22] The Error Monitoring Chart
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MedEdge Method for Self Assessment & Exam Growth (Ep. 96 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
In this fourth installment of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about self-assessment and exam growth. He talks about studying using the production effect, the benefits of physician mentorship, and post-lecture and post-exam study sessions. [01:40] Post Lecture and Post Exam Study Sessions [07:23] Studying Using the production Effect [09:15] Improve Academic Performance Using Deliberate Practice [10:33] Benefits of Physician Mentorship [11:28] Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance [13:12] The Growth Equation: Stress + Rest = Growth
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MEM for Effective Preparation & Studying (Ep. 95 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
In this third episode of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about preparation and studying. He dissects the actual methods and techniques you can use when creating the optimal study space, study technique, and study habits. [01:50] How to Ergonomically Optimize your Study Space [03:40] How to Focus on Studying Without Getting Distracted [05:12] Creating the Perfect Study Mindset [08:05] The Psychology of Willpower [09:50] The Pomodoro Technique for Medical Students [13:05] Using Activity-Based Costing to Improve your Study Habits [14:07] Achieve your Study Goals...
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MEM for Study Skills that WORK & How Play Increases Learning! (Ep. 94 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
In this second episode of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco shares study techniques that can help you learn more effectively. He discusses how including play in studying increases learning and motivation. [02:14] Setting Goals and Making Plans [05:19] Interleaving [06:58] Concrete Examples [08:31] Dual Coding [09:25] Spaced Repetition [10:01] Inquiry-Based Learning [11:58] Experiential Learning [14:04] Incorporate Play Activities [18:08] Key Takeaways [19:17] Homework Exercise
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MedEdge Method for Picking High-Yield Study Resources (Ep. 93 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
In this first episode of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about finding high yield study resources. He shares a helpful process for how medical students can choose learning materials that best suit their needs. [01:16] What is the Best Resource to Use? [03:43] Set Your Learning Goals [06:18] Awareness of Attention Span [10:16] Find Study Materials Best Suited for You [15:14] Homework Exercise
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How to Become a Medical Superlearner with Jonathan Levi (Ep. 42 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
On Episode 42, Jonathan Levi is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and podcaster born and raised in Silicon Valley. He has discussed productivity and learning skills development in his TedX talk, numerous courses on Udemy, and through the SuperHuman Academy Podcast. Today, Jonathan is going to help all of us in our journey to becoming a Medical Superlearner.
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How Small Consistent Changes Create BIG Results with Ian Gibbs (Ep. 49 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
In this episode, we have Ian Gibbs, speaker on academic learning and author of multiple books including 23 Tips to Learn Stuff Better. Ian was able to 4x his learning speed when he learned how to implement a few simple study methods. Today, we will learn how to "learn stuff better” and become more productive in our academic and clinical lives.
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Going on a Gamified “Clinical Odyssey” with Medical Joyworks’ COO Miguel Molina
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
Chase DiMarco talks to Miguel Molina, the Chief Operating Officer at Medical Joyworks, a physician-led company offering digital products and solutions to the medical sector. Miguel shares insights into the field of medical education and how he plans to improve students' clinical skills with evidence-based case studies, adventure scenarios, reference articles, and moderated discussion boards. [02:40] Clinical Odyssey: Learn Medicine the Fun Way [05:10] How Prognosis Makes Medical Education Interactive and Enjoyable [0 8:55] Why Medical Joyworks Decided to Build a QBank [15:13] The Price Issue...
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Durable Learning Strategies with the Learning Geek's Jake Gittleson (Ep. 11 Rebroadcast)
Medical Mnemonist (from MedSchoolCoach)
A Learning Geek joins us to talk nerdy about learning! Jake Gittleson joins us to discuss how Mindset and Learning Ecosystems play a pivotal part in our learning success. We also cover how mental representations and making material personally relevant has a great impact on the lasting nature of what we learn. Jake helps us implement the best learning techniques into their programs for maximum efficiency. We explore some concrete examples of how to utilize these strategies in our studies.
info_outlineChase DiMarco explores the Peg Memory System for medical education and discusses how to use visual markers to memorize important numbers.
- [01:37] The origins of the Peg Memory System
- [02:18] Why you should use the Peg Memory System
- [03:33] Creating your own Peg System
- [04:57] How to create visual associations with numbers
- [07:02] Homework exercise
- [08:59] Creating a theme for numbers over 10