{"id":243,"date":"2022-02-21T17:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T17:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=243"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T01:49:19","slug":"active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique","title":{"rendered":"Active Recall: The Most Effective High-Yield Learning Technique"},"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\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#What_are_the_best_study_techniques\" >What are the best study techniques?<\/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\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#What_is_active_recall\" >What is active recall?<\/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\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#What_does_the_research_say\" >What does the research say?<\/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\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#How_can_you_incorporate_active_recall_into_your_studying\" >How can you incorporate active recall into your studying?<\/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\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#What_are_the_cons_of_active_recall\" >What are the cons of active recall?<\/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\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/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\/active-recall-the-most-effective-high-yield-learning-technique\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most healthcare students rely on a handful of familiar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/8-science-backed-learning-strategies-osmosis-uses-to-help-you-study-smarter\">study techniques<\/a>, like (re)reading textbooks, making flashcards, highlighting notes, watching videos, or listening to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/raisethelinepodcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">podcasts<\/a>. But few stop to ask whether those methods actually work. Are they improving long-term retention, or simply creating the illusion of learning? Half a century of research in cognitive science tells us that many commonly used study techniques are far less effective than students assume \u2014 a realization that surprises even high-achieving healthcare students. But I&#8217;m sure this doesn&#8217;t apply to you, does it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_study_techniques\"><\/span>What are the best study techniques?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple studies (like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/09658210802647009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.2466\/pms.2003.96.1.54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a>) have shown that reading and re-reading notes remain the most popular study technique utilized by higher education students. Many of you will recognize the truth in this; I, too, have relied on reading and re-reading my notes to pass exams throughout school and university. So, if it ain&#8217;t broke, don&#8217;t fix it, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wrong.<\/strong>&nbsp;Despite its popularity, scientific research consistently and emphatically emphasizes the following point:&nbsp;<em><strong>Reading and re-reading notes is classed as an ineffective, time-consuming study technique that does little to significantly improve memory retention and academic performance.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A comprehensive 58-page&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1529100612453266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meta-analysis<\/a>&nbsp;investigating the efficacy of ten different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/8-science-backed-learning-strategies-osmosis-uses-to-help-you-study-smarter\">study methods<\/a> concluded that passive learning techniques, like re-reading, highlighting, and summarizing notes, are all low-utility methods. Put simply, passive study techniques do little to engage your memory retrieval or test your knowledge. In particular, re-reading your notes ranks as one of the most ineffective ways to learn, study for an exam, or retain information in your long-term memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So why are they so popular? Essentially, they&#8217;re easy. Reading and highlighting your notes is easy. On top of that, it feels productive. We love reading a sentence and halfway through realizing, &#8220;Oh, yeah, I recognize this!&#8221; It feels good and gives us this false sense of confidence that we understand the topic. But if someone were to ask you unprompted for the clinical feature pathognomonic of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Acute_tubular_necrosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acute tubular necrosis<\/a>, chances are you would draw a blank. Because there is a&nbsp;<strong>big&nbsp;<\/strong>difference between actually remembering information and simply recognizing it. So, let&#8217;s explore what is widely regarded as the most effective, high-yield learning technique: active recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_active_recall\"><\/span>What is active recall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active recall (a.k.a. active retrieval or practice testing) is a study method that flips the original way of learning on its head. Traditionally, students learn by trying to put information&nbsp;<strong>into<\/strong>&nbsp;their brains. With active recall, you learn by&nbsp;<strong>retrieving information from your brain<\/strong>. Although this may sound strange, in practice, it&#8217;s very straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active recall involves taking a topic you wish to learn,&nbsp;<strong>creating questions based on that topic<\/strong>, and then&nbsp;<strong>repeatedly testing yourself on those questions<\/strong>. By forcing your brain to retrieve the information, it ensures that you&nbsp;<em>actively&nbsp;<\/em>learn it instead of&nbsp;<em>passively&nbsp;<\/em>reading it. Not only are you significantly more likely to remember the information, but active recall makes you acutely aware of topics that you don&#8217;t yet understand and that require additional attention. Since incorporating active recall over the last few months, I&#8217;ve already noticed a difference in my understanding and knowledge. The pathophysiology of a condition is easily accessible, the key clinical features no longer elude my memory, and the first-line medication comes with little prompting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/category\/questions\"><strong>practice answering questions<\/strong><\/a> is also excellent preparation for life on the wards as a junior doctor. Whether you are getting grilled by the on-call consultant or racking your brains for the most important causes of loss of vision, being able to recall information quickly and accurately is a crucial skill that&#8217;s best mastered sooner rather than later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><strong>Study Using Active Recall with Osmosis Today! Sign Up for a Free Trial.<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_research_say\"><\/span>What does the research say?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned previously, active recall is widely regarded in the scientific literature as the study technique that improves exam performance the most. The same 58-page&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1529100612453266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meta-analysis<\/a>&nbsp;on study techniques ranked active recall (named practice testing in the paper) as a high-utility study technique. Another two studies (<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7383800\/\">this one<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifescied.org\/doi\/10.1187\/cbe.20-05-0091\">this one<\/a>) evidence how students using active recall significantly outperform students who use passive study techniques, such as re-reading notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/active-recall-graph1.png\" alt=\"Graphs showing the superiority of active recall over other study techniques.\" class=\"wp-image-245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/active-recall-graph1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/active-recall-graph1.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_incorporate_active_recall_into_your_studying\"><\/span>How can you incorporate active recall into your studying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active recall can be easily incorporated into your current study in a number of ways. My method involves taking whatever learning resource you use\u2014whether it be lecture slides, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-the-new-osmosis-study-schedule-tool\">Osmosis videos<\/a>, or your own written notes\u2014and making a list of concise questions based on the content. When you next revise that topic, go straight to the questions and answer as many as you can&nbsp;<strong>without reading your notes<\/strong>. For any questions you get wrong, return to your notes afterward until you can answer the question correctly. Color-coding the questions based on whether you got them right (green) or wrong (red) is a helpful way of tracking progress. Integrating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cVf38y07cfk?si=ksZJHKZoFSywSQzP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spaced repetitio<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/learning-how-to-use-spaced-repetition-in-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n<\/a>&nbsp;into your topics and questions is another scientifically validated way to boost memory retention. Online question-based resources such as Anki and Osmosis flashcards can also lend a helping hand. Have a look around and see what works for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Examples of active recall questions about epidermis like: What is epidermis? or What skin functions take place in the epidermis?\" class=\"wp-image-246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions-2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Examples of active recall questions about epidermis like: What is epidermis? or What skin functions take place in the epidermis?\" class=\"wp-image-247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions-2.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions-2.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions-2.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/epidermis-questions-2.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_cons_of_active_recall\"><\/span>What are the cons of active recall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, we&#8217;ve covered the pros of active recall; what are the downsides? I can sum up the cons in one sentence:&nbsp;<strong>active recall is hard work<\/strong>. Continually testing yourself requires significant cognitive effort compared to studying by simply reading and highlighting your notes. It can be disheartening when you are struggling to answer questions on a difficult topic, and the temptation to simply read your notes instead can be very strong. But do your best to persevere and thank yourself later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active recall is the&nbsp;<strong>most efficient, high-yield study technique<\/strong>&nbsp;that involves repeatedly testing yourself using questions created from your notes. A&nbsp;<strong>wealth of scientific research<\/strong>&nbsp;proves the efficacy of active recall in significantly boosting memory retention and test performance when compared to passively re-reading and highlighting notes. Incorporating active recall into your study methodology has the potential to maximize your learning efficiency and ace those pesky exams. Well, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\">Test Yourself Using Osmosis. Sign Up for a Free Trial Now.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Active recall improves memory by actively retrieving information, not just rereading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice testing helps identify knowledge gaps for targeted studying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using spaced repetition boosts long-term retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active recall requires effort but leads to better exam results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combining active recall with tools like flashcards enhances learning efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Butler, A. C. (2010).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2010-17631-003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repeated testing produces superior transfer of learning relative to repeated studying<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>36<\/em>(5), 1118.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrier, L. M. (2003).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2003-03926-008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College students&#8217; choices of study strategies<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Perceptual and Motor skills<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>96<\/em>(1), 54-56.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dunlosky, J., Rawson, K. A., Marsh, E. J., Nathan, M. J., &amp; Willingham, D. T. (2013).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2013-00960-002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Improving students&#8217; learning with effective learning techniques: Promising directions from cognitive and educational psychology<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Psychological Science in the Public Interest<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>14<\/em>(1), 4-58.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karpicke, J. D., &amp; Blunt, J. R. (2011).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2011-04504-004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retrieval practice produces more learning than elaborative studying with concept mapping<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Science<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>331<\/em>(6018), 772-775.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karpicke, J. D., Butler, A. C., &amp; Roediger III, H. L. (2009).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19358016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metacognitive strategies in student learning: do students practise retrieval when they study on their own?<\/a>&nbsp;<em>Memory<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>17<\/em>(4), 471-479.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>Michael Owen is a fourth-year medical student from Tring, England<\/em>,<em> and a current member of the Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative (OHLI) program studying at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Birmingham<\/a>&nbsp;in the UK. He&#8217;s considering specializing in toxicology due to his previous experience as a researcher at the National Poisons Information Service. Michael enjoys playing football, guitar, and piano with friends to unwind and de-stress.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/create\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/think-clinically-banner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/think-clinically-banner.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/think-clinically-banner.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><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 discover why millions of current and future clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you maximizing your study effectiveness? Many healthcare and medical students rely on familiar methods like rereading text or flashcards without realizing it&#8217;s less effective. 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