Anatomy is arguably the most challenging subject in first year. In part I of this episode, Mike and Adrian shared specific and helpful tips to approach Anatomy. This time, they discuss and answer frequently asked questions on how to study this “difficult” subject.

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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.

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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 Intro
02:09 Recap of Part 1
02:33 Is highlighting text useful?
04:11 How do you study for practical exams?
07:35 Is using flashcards helpful?
09:07 How do you memorize OINA?
11:15 Importance of a good foundation
13:51 How do you memorize images and parts
19:10 Summary
21:25 Useful resources
29:23 Take home message

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Links:

 Mike’s Video on Image Occlusion (Anki): https://youtu.be/SR_b7VEuDO4
Snell Clinical Anatomy by Regions: https://amzn.to/36aVffy
Clinical Anatomy: An illustrated review (Snell): https://amzn.to/3jIj0DD
Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy: https://amzn.to/3dJW0jY

3D4Medical Complete Anatomy: https://3d4medical.com/
Anatomy Knowledge YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKmGJwryBga9bWTdDzn-OQ

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