Dr. Barbara Oakley discusses memory sciences and common pitfalls that medical students should look out for.
Dr. Barbara Oakley is a renown instructor, author, and online course creator. Today she covers memory sciences and common pitfalls that medical students should be aware of. There are strong links between sleep and long-term neurodevelopment, which she will explain in greater detail. Despite your natural memory abilities compared to your peers, there are ways to even the playing field. Today’s discussion will elaborate on the scheduling and resource utilization needed to maximize your academic success.
Introduction
2:15 How to Learn Efficiently & Overcoming Learning Challenges
6:45 Expect the Unexpected: Utilizing Older Study Materials, CourseHero, and Academic Relationships
11:50 Pitfalls in Medical Study Habits & Sleep Health for Neuroarchitecture
15:50 Focused vs Diffused/Default Learning Modes & Meditation
19:50 Bad Habits of Medical Students & Nature v. Nurture
23:10 Using Visualizations for Conceptual Understanding
25:00 A Walk Down Memory Lane
29:20 Recommended resources:
