Medical Mnemonist (from MedEd University)

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   Full show notes Visit our Website - MedEd University  Email us at - support@meded.university  Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity  YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

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   Full show notes Visit our Website - MedEd University  Email us at - support@meded.university  Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity  YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Jonathan Levi discusses productivity and learning skills development and will help you on your journey to becoming a Medical Superlearner.  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.  Introduction  3:16 What is a “Superlearner” and How Do We Become One?  6:25 Where Should Students Begin On Their Path To Becoming A Superlearner?  12:53 Systems Learning vs Methods Learning in Medicine and Memory & How Far Down the Rabbit Hole Must We Go?  21:00 Where Can Students Begin Their Path to Becoming a Medical Superlearner?  26:55 Using Spaced-Repetition and Rehearsal Practice as a Medical Superlearner.  32:38 Are These Obstacles Getting in the Way of Your Studying? Visit our Website - MedEd University  Email us at - support@meded.university  Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity  YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Ian Gibbs, author of 23 Tips to Learn Stuff Better, provides a few simple study tips.  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.  Intro  5:15 How Learning About Learning Techniques Can Lead to 4x Faster Learning  9:10 The Benefits of Learning Out Loud & Peer Mentorship for Rehearsal Practice  13:56 How to Implement Better Learning Strategies as Medical & Healthcare Students  20:23 The Challenges With Pre-made and Self-made Flashcards  29:47 Why Making Mistakes and Mindset are So Powerful For Learning Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

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 When Signing Up to Medical Programs  [16:20] The Benefits of Mentorship and Immediate Feedback in Medical Education  [23:02] Customizing Medical Education to Students' Learning Styles  [25:36] The Future of Medical Education  [27:00] Why Medical Joyworks is Yet to Go the Augmented Reality Way  [30:56] The Stolen App Game    Full show notes Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Jake Gittleson discusses how Mindset and Learning Ecosystems play a pivotal part in our learning success.  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. As a Learning Strategist, Jake helps organizations and individuals implement the best learning techniques into their programs for maximum efficiency. We explore some concrete examples of how to utilize these strategies in our academic and medical studies.  Intro  1:45 About the Man and the Podcast  4:28 Durable Learning Strategies  8:06 Explore Personal Relevancy in the Materials & Writing Personal Goals  11:55 Format your own Self-Directed Learning  15: Stress Mindset and Spaced-Retrieval  20: Mental Representations and Utilizing Instructor Knowledge  22: Walk Down Memory Lane  Recommendations   A Mind For Numbers, Learning How to Learn (Dr. Barbara Oakley)  Peak (Dr. Anders Ericsson)  Brain Rules (John Medina)  Barry Zimmerman Home Page  Connect with Jake via Linkedin and check out his Blog Posts  Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Chase DiMarco talks to Dr. Ben White, a Neuroradiologist with three books and a long-running website (BenWhite.com.) Dr. White shares practical advice for med students gathered from spending over a decade in the MedEd space.    [00:45] Getting to Know Dr. Ben White  [05:50] Comparing Medical Books of Today and From 10 Years Ago  [09:10] Online Resources for Medical Students  [12:00] Curriculum Replacement Platforms  [14:40] The Future of Med School is Online  [18:30] Why Soft Skills are Essential in Med School  [21:50] Extracurricular Activities and Med School Admissions   [26:16] Mental Health and Attitudes in Medicine  [28:40] Parting Thoughts   Full show notes Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Dr. Michael Cosimini discusses gamification and games for clinical education. Dr. Cosimini is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, and the author of Empiric, a card game for learning guidelines-based antibiotic selection.   [02:08] Challenges of Creating Games for a Clinical Setting  [02:56] Gamification Versus Serious Games  [07:22] How to Balance Between Entertainment and Education  [08:09] Tabletop Games Versus Video Games  [12:23] How Medical Students Can Apply Games to Their Learning  [13:49] How Empiric Works  [20:21] How to Find Out More About Michael & Empiric   Gamification Versus Serious Games  Many medical instructors already gamify their educational content, for example, by transforming a PowerPoint slide into a game of Jeopardy, giving out stickers for accomplishments, and having a leaderboard in class. An example of gamification in the literature is when surgical residents performing laparoscopic procedures were split into competing groups. The randomly selected students who trained in this gamified setting trained longer and performed better.  Dr. Cosimini does support gamification, but he more strongly promotes “serious games” which go beyond gamifying existing educational content, to creating a game for the purpose of education, rather than pure entertainment. For example, the game GridlockED, which resembles Clue, trains players to handle emergency room throughput. Michael’s card game, Empiric for learning antibiotic selection is also a serious game.  How to Balance Entertainment and Education in Games  To help find the appropriate balance between entertainment and education, Dr. Cosimini emphasizes the importance of testing the outcome of a game, to see what students have actually learnt. As a rule of thumb, be respectful of the player’s time. Do not have a game that is long, unless there is evidence that shows that this contributes to the learning process.  Tabletop Games Versus Video Games  Dr. Cosimini promotes tabletop games over digital or video games for medical education. He cites a study by Mary Flanagan of Tiltfactor, a game design company. The study compared the iPad and tabletop version of Pox: Save the People, a game about disease spread. With the tabletop version, people tended to interact and work together more, which is important for the social aspect of learning.  How Medical Students Can Apply Games to Their Education  Creating their own card games might be too involved, and too time-consuming for a medical student. Students can instead use off-the-shelf card games from resources such as East Midlands Emergency Medicine Educational Media, #EM3, which provides games for learning about pediatric EKGs, pediatric dermatology, and pediatric and adult orthopedics. For instructors, Michael recommends MedEd. He of course also recommends his own game Empiric, for learning about antibiotic selection, and his upcoming game about emergency medicine. These games are more helpful for clinical education i.e. for medical students on their clinical rotations, or for residents, and less helpful for first and second year medical students.  How Empiric Works  Empiric is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Red Book, 2018-2021. Dr. Cosimini includes visual cues — such as color coding — for facts such as the mechanism of delivery and the spectrum of activity, to enable students to memorize facts more quickly. It can be difficult to keep up with the changing facts around antibiotic resistance, and other antibiotic research. Currently, Dr. Cosimini does this by updating the printable card decks online, after the research is updated.  Check out Empiric’s Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and website. The website includes a list of medical and non-medical card games.  Sign up for a Free Coaching session with Chase DiMarco, sponsored by Prospective Doctor! You can also join the Med Mnemonist Mastermind FB Group today and learn more about study methods, memory techniques, and MORE! Do check out Read This Before Medical School. Like our FreeMedEd Facebook page and find our Medical Micro course, blog posts, and podcasts at FreeMedEd.org! Feel free to email any questions or comments. Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Dr. Shae Datta is a neurologist and Director of Concussion and Neurocognition in New York. She also serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Residency Success. Dr. Datta has researched numerous subjects in the area of brain trauma, including the gut/brain link and study success through brain health.  Residency Success is a platform to help students with the application and interview processes to ensure success and build habits that will stay with you throughout your career.  Today’s episode will cover how to improve your brain health and preparatory habits to improve memory.   3:10 What is Residency Success and How Did it Come to Be?  4:10 Overview of Topics to be Covered  5:35 The Anatomy of the Brain in Relation to Memory  6:00 The Mind and Body Connection  6:35 The Detriments of Multi-tasking  7:47 Meditation to Improve Memory and Attention  11:40 Healthy Food Habits and Optimum Nutrition  14:40 Eating the Rainbow  16:45 Caffeine Consumption: The Benefits and Knowing When to Stop  19:45 Exercise and Neuroplasticity  23:10 The Role of Light Exposure in Chemical Balancing  24:15 Memory Consolidation and Sleep  25:00 Sleep Hygiene  26:30 Creating Memories: The Three Stages of Memory Formation  27:40 The Use of Memory Evoking Scent for Consolidation  30:35 Eliminating ‘Junk Light’  32:36 How Residency Success Can Benefit You  32:30 Scheduling Tips   Resources  Residency Success can be found here: Residency Success  You can also contact Dr. Datta by email here: residencysucess2000@gmail.com or by calling: (917) 524-8067  Apps for meditation: 10% Happier, Headspace  Don’t forget to sign up for our online education summit at: FreeMedEd.org/omes Tickets are free!  Join the Medical Mnemonist Master Mind Facebook group and find our Blog posts, Podcasts, and other Resources at FreeMedEd.org! Feel free to Email any Questions or Comments. Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Dr. Nayana Somaratna is CEO and Co-Founder of Medical Joyworks and creator of the Prognosis app series and the Clinical Sense app. As well as holding a medical degree, Dr. Somaratna also holds an IT degree and just this year completed a law degree. Today’s episode sees him discuss his background and inspiration for his company as well as how to apply the learning from his app series.   02:17 The Creation of Medical Joyworks  04:15 The Experience of Medical School in Sri Lanka  06:15 How and Why Prognosis was Conceived  09:15 Obtaining Clinical Insight via Prognosis  11:11 Basing Algorithms and Processes on Clinical Workflow  13:01 The Differences Between Prognosis and Clinical Sense  14:22 Which App to Use for Exam Preparation and Why  15:32 Who is the Audience: Students Practitioners  16:37 Available Research into Gamification for Medical Study  19:00 Expanding Online Curriculums and Telemedicine Post Covid-19  21:34 The Future of Joyworks  23:50 What Would You Change if You Could Go Back in Time?  26:54 Medicine is an Odyssey   ResourcesMedical Joyworks Clinical Sense Prognosis  Join the Medical Mnemonist Master Mind Facebook group and find our Blog posts, Podcasts, and other Resources at FreeMedEd.org! Feel free to Email any Questions or Comments. Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Karl Kapp is a Professor at Bloomberg University and author of several books about gamification and game thinking. Karl received a Doctorate of Education in the Instructional Design program at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also a frequent speaker and business consultant, helping organizations to implement learning strategies through technology.  Today’s episode continues conversations about gaming in medical education and how to use creative and interactive modalities to benefit education.     0:52 What Gamification Means to Karl  3:19 The Main Approaches to Gamification Design: Structural and Content  4:50 Learning Objections: Retaining Information by Creating Engaging Challenges  5:30 Gamification as a Design Affordance  7:00 Confidence Builds Competence: Implementing Gamification Before Residency  9:50 Overcoming the Stigma of Fun Learning Approaches  11:35 Creating Desirable Difficulty  12:20 How Society Impacts Gamification  14:29 Leveraging Analog Formats to Overcome Funding Restrictions  17:40 The Importance of Collaboration for Creativity  19:00 The Scalability of Gamification for Other Disciplines  20:04 Resources for Creating Your Own Learning Game  23:00 The Retention Benefits of Creating Your Own Game  24:04 Using Game Creation as a Self-Assessment Tool.     Resources  Information about Karl Kapp can be found here:  http://karlkapp.com  https://twitter.com/kkapp  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlkapp  Books  The Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster  Websites  Quizlet  Print and Play  The Game Crafter  Gamestructor  Construct  The Game Agency  Enspire     Join the Medical Mnemonist Master Mind Facebook group and find our Blog posts, Podcasts, and other Resources at FreeMedEd.org! Feel free to Email any Questions or Comments. Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Discover test-taking tips, test-prep strategies, how to increase motivation, and more!  Chase DiMarco finishes up this 7-part mini-series with test-taking tips, test-prep strategies, how to increase motivation, and much more. We all struggle with these topics at some point in our academic careers. However, knowing how to notice when things are going astray and how to correct your actions is a skill we were often never taught. Keep motivated, organized, and keep self-assessing and you WILL reach your goals!  Key Episode Points!  0:41 Study Buddies & How to Select the Right One for You  5:18 Making Learning more Durable and Finding Personal Relevance  14:50 Developing Practical Knowledge & Improving Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation for Medical Students  22:08 Failing Upwards: How a Supportive Environment Encourages Positive Mistakes  Proper exam materials and techniques  27:34 Test-prep Skills, Materials, Organization, & Pitfalls  32:18 Using Analysis of Board Exams to Qualify Our Testing Strategies Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Dr. Eric Gantwerker is the medical director of Level Ex games which include CardioEx, PulmEx, AirwayEx, and GastroEx. Gaming is a great way to inspire attention and active learning in medicine but also one we rarely use in education. Today’s episode will cover some of the psychology and research behind game design in medical learning.   Intro  2:55 Gaming as an Active Learning Strategy for Medical Students  11:39 Why Students (and Teachers) Should Consider Adding Gamified Curriculum in Medicine  15:48 Game Design for Education & for FUN!  22:00 Games and Apps for Medical Student Education   Resources  Chase DiMarco at the Florida Mensa Regional Gathering Twine Polycraft EcoMUVE Fold.it Microbe Invader Habatica Prognosis The Body VR Touch Surgery Plague Inc, Bio Inc Unity Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Chase DiMarco shares his presentation about FindARotation at InnovatorMD’s World Congress 2021. This annual convention is the largest conference where physicians and entrepreneurs connect and offer their ideas on how to change healthcare for the better. Chase talks about why he built FindARotation and how it will change medical education for both students and preceptors.    [01:40] Why Chase started FindARotation  [04:06] FindARotation’s Mission  [05:35] How FindARotation benefits students and preceptors  [08:21] Remote Rotations during the COVID-19 Pandemic  [09:53] How to Use FindARotation  [11:32] Q&A Portion   Full show notes Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity 

Chase DiMarco talks to Sam Kavanaugh, winner of the 29th Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. They discuss memory techniques, the similarities between preparing for Jeopardy! and studying medicine, and effective flashcard learning strategies.    [01:28] Getting to Know Sam Kavanaugh   [04:40] Bulking up for Jeopardy!  [08:20] Weaving Together Common Threads in Memory Building  [13:50] Developing Memory Techniques  [17:18] Adding Environmental Stimulus and Difficulty to Study Routines  [18:20] How to Learn Faster and Retain More  [20:58] Top Tips for Studying and Memory  [25:00] Effective Flashcard Learning Strategies   Full show notes Visit our Website - MedEd University Email us at - support@meded.university Follow us on our Social media accounts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdUniversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MedEduniversity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mededuniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mededuniversity Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mededuniversity YouTube: http://youtube.com/mededuniversity