Discover a vibrant community and gain invaluable mentorship and education on The Black Doctors Podcast. As passionate advocates for underrepresented minority (URIM) premeds, medical students, residents, and attending physicians, we address the challenges faced by Black individuals pursuing healthcare careers. Join us for inspiring conversations with accomplished Black medical professionals, where we share failures, triumphs, and advice. Experience the enriching vibes (typically found only at Howard, Meharry, and Morehouse), and find your sense of belonging in a supportive community.
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Discover a vibrant community and gain invaluable mentorship and education on The Black Doctors Podcast. As passionate advocates for underrepresented minority (URIM) premeds, medical students, residents, and attending physicians, we address the challenges faced by Black individuals pursuing healthcare careers. Join us for inspiring conversations with accomplished Black medical professionals, where we share failures, triumphs, and advice. Experience the enriching vibes (typically found only at Howard, Meharry, and Morehouse), and find your sense of belonging in a supportive community.
Join our community. Join the conversation. Join The Black Doctors Podcast. ...because representation matters
Instagram: @TheBlackDoctorsPodcast
Twitter: @StevenBradleyMD
www.TheBlackDoctorsPodcast.com
Founder/Creator: Steven Bradley, MD
Creative Director: Nate Jones, MD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley provides a comprehensive study system designed to help pre-med students learn more efficiently.
Key points include:
- The importance of active recall, spaced repetition, interleaving, and elaboration/dual coding in memory retention.
- Building a weekly study schedule with deep work sessions and a daily power hour.
- Effective note-taking strategies, including the two-pass method and converting notes into quiz questions.
- Reading science textbooks methodically by priming the brain with end-of-chapter questions and replacing highlighting with summaries and questions.
- Approaches for using practice questions as diagnostic tools and the teach-back method for reinforcing understanding.
- Importance of wellness including adequate sleep, daily movement, and mindfulness practices.
- Strategies for group study, leveraging office hours and mentors, and responsible use of technology and AI tools in studying.
- Advice on avoiding common study pitfalls and practical tips for immediate implementation of the study system.
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In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics.
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