Anatomy and Biochemistry were tough this month. Anatomy lectures jumped to four per week. We covered the vertebral column, back muscles, and the upper extremity. The volume was high and the content was difficult
I knew I needed a new tool, and I found it in Kenhub. I’d been using Complete Anatomy, and while it’s fantastic for seeing structures in 3D, I desperately needed quizzes to test my knowledge. Kenhub has it all in one spot: short videos, an atlas, and—most importantly—tons of quizzes. Now, my process is simple: I learn the material first on Kenhub, pop over to Complete Anatomy to appreciate the depth and location, and then head back to Kenhub to drill myself with quizzes on both identification and function. Honestly, the difference it has made in my understanding is night and day. You can try it out with a free one-hour premium preview to see if you like it.
In biochem, my brain was short-circuiting trying to remember all the different enzymes for the metabolic pathways. Enter Picmonic. If you’ve used Sketchy, it’s a similar idea with mnemonic videos, but I find Picmonic’s are shorter, and they cover more ground. The wacky little stories are surprisingly easy to remember, and every character links back to an important fact you need to know. Want to try it? My referral code here gets you 20% off and two weeks free
Be flexible and don’t be afraid to admit when your study method isn’t working. The moment you feel yourself falling behind, that’s your cue to find a new approach. If you catch it early, you can make a change before your grade takes a hit
