"How should I take notes from NBME and UWorld explanations?"

Summary

In this video, the speaker addresses common questions from students regarding how to efficiently review NBME explanations and the necessity of note-taking. They advise against taking notes from NVME or UWorld, instead recommending that students screenshot their incorrect answers and use them to create Anki flashcards for effective memorization. The speaker emphasizes focusing on completing all questions rather than getting bogged down by perceived weaknesses and subjective hesitations. Ultimately, the aim is to enhance retention and understanding through strategic review methods.

Takeaways

• 📚 Don't take extensive notes from NVME explanations; focus on reading them.
• 📖 Similar to NVME, avoid note-taking from UWorld; only make conservative annotations.
• 📸 Screenshot incorrect answers from NVME exams to create Anki flashcards.
• 🔄 Use the letter of the correct answer on the back of the Anki flashcards for efficient memorization.
• 🔍 Focus on reviewing all questions rather than getting bogged down by perceived weaknesses.
• 💡 If certain subjects, like neurology, need remediation, it can be done, but it's not a one-size-fits-all approach.
• ⏳ Students often hinder their progress by overthinking their retention of information.
• ✅ Emphasize completing all NBME content without hesitation to enhance learning.
• 🎥 The speaker encourages subscribing to the channel for more educational content.
• 🔗 Links to additional resources, including Instagram and Telegram group, are provided for further support.

Q & A

What is the main advice regarding taking notes from NVME explanations?

The speaker advises against taking notes from NVME explanations, suggesting that students should mainly focus on reading.

How should students approach reviewing incorrect answers from NVME exams?

Students should screenshot their incorrect answers and use them to create Anki flashcards, with the front card containing the question and the back card showing the correct answer letter.

What is the recommended method for reviewing UWORLD questions?

Similar to NVME, students should primarily read UWORLD explanations and only make very conservative annotations if necessary.

What does the speaker mean by 'hardcore reviewing'?

Hardcore reviewing refers to the intensive study of the incorrect answers, focusing on memorizing and understanding those specific questions.

Is it necessary to remediate weak subjects according to the speaker?

While it is not a requirement, students can remediate specific subjects if they feel it is necessary, but they should not get bogged down by subjective weaknesses.

How does the speaker suggest students should manage feelings of inadequacy in their knowledge?

The speaker suggests that students should not focus too much on subjective feelings of inadequacy and instead prioritize getting through all the content available.

What is the speaker's opinion on making separate Anki decks for different NVME exams?

The speaker recommends against making separate Anki decks and instead suggests building a single deck by adding incorrect questions from various NVME exams.

How many questions does the speaker recommend completing for Step 1 and Step 2 CK?

The speaker recommends completing 22 to 30 questions for Step 1 and 6 to 12 questions for Step 2 CK, in addition to all Clinical Mastery Series questions.

What is the primary goal for students when reviewing NVME content?

The primary goal is to progress through the NVME content without being hindered by doubts about their memory retention.

What platforms does the speaker encourage students to engage with for additional support?

The speaker encourages students to engage with their YouTube channel, Instagram, and Telegram group for additional resources and support.