{"id":1839,"date":"2021-01-25T13:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T13:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1839"},"modified":"2025-05-08T11:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:46:12","slug":"useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students","title":{"rendered":"Useful Life Hacks for Medical Students"},"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\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Study_hacks_memory_techniques\" >Study hacks &amp; memory techniques&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Find_your_study_sweet_spot\" >Find your study sweet spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Get_organized_plan_your_time_effectively\" >Get organized &amp; plan your time effectively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Pick_effective_resources\" >Pick effective resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Conquering_the_stress_demon\" >Conquering the stress demon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#How_to_be_a_star_in_medical_school\" >How to be a star in medical school&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Choose_your_friends_wisely\" >Choose your friends wisely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Remember_theres_more_to_life_than_First_Aid\" >Remember there&#8217;s more to life than&nbsp;First Aid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/useful-life-hacks-for-medical-students\/#Find_what_motivates_you\" >Find what motivates you&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Life in medical school is not always easy to tackle. In today&#8217;s Osmosis blog, medical student and Osmosis Medical Education Fellow, Javed Iqbal, shares his experiences and life hacks he thinks every student needs to know.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_hacks_memory_techniques\"><\/span>Study hacks &amp; memory techniques&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicine has always been among most respected professions. But there are hardships on the road to becoming a doctor: an unending curriculum, endless medical terminologies, health issues stemming from stress and anxiety, and more. &nbsp;But don&#8217;t worry! Hard work and sacrifice always pay off. I always say to myself, &#8220;Trust in God and give your best.&#8221; Here are a few ways do to just that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_study_sweet_spot\"><\/span>Find your study sweet spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some students learn better in a quiet environment. Others thrive when learning with others. You should know what works for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_organized_plan_your_time_effectively\"><\/span>Get organized &amp; plan your time effectively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Break up the information into parts and subparts and put related things together in a meaningful order. Personal relevance makes things stick, so relate anything you&#8217;re learning back to yourself and your own experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid bulky study strategies and schedules. Instead of cramming and reading long notes, it is better to streamline your studying with Osmosis lectures, visual explanations, and diagrams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend 80 percent of your time on effective studying. Don&#8217;t try to learn everything. Your focus from start to finish should progress in a logical order, starting at the top and working your way down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master the high-yield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand medium-level details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorize the small details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work on your weaknesses from the start. Make short notes of the hardest topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_effective_resources\"><\/span>Pick effective resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will require several cycles of studying to learn effectively. Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/10\/16\/medical-terminology-flashcards-on-osmosis-what-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flashcards<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/06\/14\/whats-a-mind-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mind maps<\/a>, and review past papers to revise what you learned. Last but not the least, test yourself with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/06\/prep-for-usmle-step-1-with-osmosiss-brand-new-highyield-pathology-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-yield resources<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conquering_the_stress_demon\"><\/span>Conquering the stress demon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emotional exhaustion, lack of sleep, and the burden of studying can lead to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/01\/14\/how-to-deal-with-stressful-situations-in-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stress<\/a>, which, left untreated and ignored, can cause serious problems. The first strategy is to understand the reason behind the stressor. Once these reasons are known, try to manage your stress in your own way, or seek help from your friends and family, or whoever else you consider part of your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/24\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support network<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a balanced schedule. All work and no play is a recipe for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/09\/18\/osmosiss-top-3-tips-to-avoid-burnout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">burnout<\/a>. Do the things that make you happy. Start an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/30\/try-this-noequipment-athome-workout-for-students-in-quarantine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at-home workout<\/a>, head outside and enjoy a sporting activity,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/covid-19\/song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listen to some music<\/a>\u2014whatever makes you happy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid negativity and negative people in your life. Limit the amount of your time you spend with such people or end the relationship. After ending the relationship, forgive them because we live in an imperfect world and humans make mistakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/conquering-the-stress-demon.png?w=701\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/conquering-the-stress-demon.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/conquering-the-stress-demon.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a situation is stressing you out, take a step back to give yourself perspective. Ask yourself how important this situation will be in the long run. There are certain things you can&#8217;t change. Accept things as they are. Analyze your positive traits and appreciate them. Don&#8217;t try to bury your emotions. Expressing your emotions will be a source of catharsis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_be_a_star_in_medical_school\"><\/span>How to be a star in medical school&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to be a top performer in medical school, try to be an all-rounded student.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/ace-classes-and-boards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Excelling in your studies<\/a>&nbsp;is the cake and excellence in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extracurricular activities<\/a>&nbsp;is the icing. Cake without icing is acceptable but icing alone is of no use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_your_friends_wisely\"><\/span>Choose your friends wisely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foremost duty of a medical student is to focus on your studies. Try to get distinctions in subjects. A person is known by the company they keep. Be careful when you are choosing friends. Always make those friends who help you in the hour of need, support you as you work to achieve your goals, and guide you on the right path.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_theres_more_to_life_than_First_Aid\"><\/span>Remember there&#8217;s more to life than&nbsp;<em>First Aid<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t be a bookworm (not all the time, anyway!) Take part in social activities. There are many organizations and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/omef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">groups that work for a better world<\/a>. Some societies promote education, some help the needy, and many more noble causes. Association with any of these societies will help you understand the true meaning of a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_what_motivates_you\"><\/span>Find what motivates you&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I haven&#8217;t completed my journey yet\u2014I&#8217;m a second-year medical student. For me, medicine is not about cramming long notes and bulky books. It&#8217;s about discovering your inner self and cultivating your personality. Medicine is all about feeling the pain of humanity, and working to ease it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for reading. I wish you a beautiful and successful life ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learn-more-robot-left-side.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learn-more-robot-left-side.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learn-more-robot-left-side.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Javed&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Javed is originally from Multan, a city of Pakistan. He is a second-year medical student from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kemu.edu.pk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King Edward Medical University, Pakistan.<\/a>&nbsp;He aims to do specialization in neurosurgery. In his free time, he likes spending time with family, writing poetry, and listening to music.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>_________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! Access your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial<\/a>&nbsp;and find out why millions of current and future clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life in medical school is not always easy to tackle. 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