Time Management Tools
UCSF Quarter at a Glance
Fall 2024
Visual Learning
SketchyMedical--Videos on microbiology, pharmacology, and pathology for medical students
Picmonic--with programs for medical, nursing and pharmacy students. Free to join.
Spaced Repetition Tools
Memorang- Free for some shared decks. Power-ups on some high-stakes tests are available for purchase.
Notice: UCSF does not endorse any specific commercial program. These are examples of some learning supports that some students have found useful.
School of Pharmacy
Theme Schedules 2024-5
Study Strategies
How to study for exams - Evidence-based revision tips is an excellent, 21 minute video explanation of how to study in medical school.
Study Groups The Learning Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a useful handout making this useful toll work.
The Learning Scientists web page has six short videos on top learning strategies.
The resources would be useful for current students and those considering graduate studies in the health sciences.
Books
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L Roediger, III, and Mark A. McDaniel. The UCSF Library has an electronic copy.
A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) by Barbara Oakley, PhD
Learn Like a Pro: Science Based Tools to Become Better at Anything by Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe
Online Course
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects (Note that the fee applies only if you need a certificate of completion)
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