{"id":1216,"date":"2019-10-16T14:40:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1216"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:37:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T23:37:46","slug":"medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Medical Terminology Flashcards on Osmosis: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know\/#The_Power_of_Spaced_Repetition_and_the_Testing_Effect\" >The Power of Spaced Repetition and the Testing Effect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know\/#How_I_Use_Osmosis_Flashcards\" >How I Use Osmosis Flashcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know\/#Other_Highlights_of_Osmosis_Flashcards\" >Other Highlights of Osmosis Flashcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Medical terminology flashcards have become one of the most vital tools in a medical student\u2019s bag. Read how a second year medical student uses them to learn information quickly and retain it for the long-term to succeed in medical school.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many things that make Osmosis an amazing resource for medical education. There are&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/library\">videos<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;that explain physiological and pathological processes so eloquently, yet in a fun and entertaining way. There are&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/workspaces\">Workspaces<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;where you can upload your course lectures to help you identify which material is emphasized, with the added benefit of being able to collaborate with classmates. These aforementioned features on Osmosis are further enhanced by another feature of the platform: medical terminology&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/flashcards\">flashcards<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Power_of_Spaced_Repetition_and_the_Testing_Effect\"><\/span>The Power of Spaced Repetition and the Testing Effect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability to quiz my knowledge and understanding of medical concepts on a daily basis has been facilitated, to a large extent, through the use of flashcards on Osmosis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active learning techniques, such as the use of flashcards, are a much more powerful and effective way to learn medical terminology. Reading alone is generally not sufficient for retaining information, especially in the long term. When you engage your mind in a way that requires you to actively retrieve material, your brain perceives that information as something worth remembering. The more you revisit that concept, the stronger the memory formed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This probably isn\u2019t mind-blowing to you, but it is something that is generally hard to put into practice. The great thing with flashcards on Osmosis is that there is an algorithm that best determines when you should revisit these concepts based on whether or not you answered the flashcard correctly, and how confident you were in your selection. This feature is very useful as you don\u2019t have to decide when to revisit the cards; the cards will automatically be presented to you at the appropriate time. Even more so, because of the combination of methods implemented by using flashcards (the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Testing_effect\"><strong>testing effect<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Spaced_repetition\"><strong>spaced repetition<\/strong><\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Interleaved_practice\"><strong>interleaved practice<\/strong><\/a>) you are able to learn material much quicker and save yourself some time on studying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result from using flashcards through Osmosis, I have noticed that I have retained a wealth of information and I tend to spend a shorter amount of time studying compared to many of my classmates, while still doing well on tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/usmle-step-1-ultimate-guide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-ultimate-guide-usmle-step-1-banner.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-ultimate-guide-usmle-step-1-banner.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/the-ultimate-guide-usmle-step-1-banner.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_I_Use_Osmosis_Flashcards\"><\/span>How I Use Osmosis Flashcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, the way I go about using flashcards is by engaging in the practice of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Multimedia_learning\">multimedia learning<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, I skim through the relevant lecture, and follow up by watching a video on Osmosis if there are any for the subject(s) of interest. From there, I prefer to quiz myself using the pre-made Osmosis flashcards on that subject to gauge my level of understanding and which concepts I need to focus more on. Finally, I\u2019ll go back over the lecture to see if there is any material that is being expanded upon by the instructor and\/or create my own flashcards for the concepts that are more challenging for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ways you can go about utilizing flashcards. Ultimately, find a system that works for you and make small adjustments with time to better optimize your workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Highlights_of_Osmosis_Flashcards\"><\/span>Other Highlights of Osmosis Flashcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned previously, you can collaborate with your classmates via the Workspace, which includes the ability for you and your classmates to make flashcards together. In doing so, you\u2019ll be able to cut down on the amount of time you spend making cards and be able to dedicate more time to quizzing yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cards that are created in the workspace will be attached to the lecture slide that you made it with, giving you the advantage of being able to relate the card to a specific lecture slide. Lastly, any card you make can be enhanced by attaching images which have the added benefit of helping to reinforce concepts and\/or strengthen your knowledge. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of the medium you choose, flashcards can be a very powerful study aid. Without a doubt, the flashcards have been instrumental to my success in medical school thus far.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to create flashcards to learn medical terminology efficiently and effectively, I encourage you to watch the video below on making flashcards by from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/profile\/rishi-desai\">Dr. Rishi Desai<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amreetsidhu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Amreet Sidhu<\/a>&nbsp;(a.k.a. Brosencephalon). Additionally, if you want to learn more about the learning methods I mentioned earlier, check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/playlist\/scienceoflearning\">Learning Science video library<\/a>&nbsp;on Osmosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Write Great Flashcards\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/86-XWvKw7CQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span>About the Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Jason Lundy is a second year medical student at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acom.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine<\/a>. He likes to spend his free time working out, exploring the outdoors, hanging out with his family, reading, and trying new foods. Jason hopes that his advice will help you succeed in school and allow for you to have more time for meaningful activities outside of studying.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>USMLE\u00ae is a joint program of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders. 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