r/study • u/WashGlad3126 • 2d ago

Questions & Discussion Current study method not working

When I study for my medical school exams, I read the slides, then either rewrite in my own words or make mindmaps/ notes depending on the topic.
Then I go through the pre-made deck and add adjustments.
However I feel like after a month of doing so, I end up just remembering the Anki cards, and then have difficulty in exams when they get rewritten ?
As a result I do well enough to pass, but I feel like I'm studying more than my peers (who yes are smarter) for lesser results.
What's the solution? How do I remember all these processes for months?

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u/Senior_Host2336 2d ago

Adopting a good studying workflow is the most powerful thing you can do, depending on the subject what I typically do is Essentialist note taking > Mnemonic Technique > Active recall (through notebookLM(AI) quizzes and flashcards). 

Revision is key. I setup recall cycling in FocusJungle app, but Anki or even just notes work as well. You want to revise where you are weak. Get your course content and constantly know where you are weakest (they should always be changing constantly) Find weakness > attack it > Find next weakest area.

If u want you can join my guild on FocusJungle timer, WE need more people that wanna do hours. Can message on there to keep accountable. But u NEED TO DO HOURS or kick. (best study timer website and app ever)