How to Study in Medical School

by Armin Kamyab

#1 best selling book in its class!


How to Study in Medical School, 2nd Edition provides a thorough and comprehensive method for studying the Basic Sciences in medical school and leaves no detail behind. Dr. Kamyab's unique system of studying is an effective study process that not only helps you understand the material and stay-up-to date, but also helps you retain the information for your medical school tests, your licensing examinations, your clinical rotations, and beyond.


Unlike similar books written by authors with Education Degrees or PhD Professors, this is one of the few books in its class that is written by a Medical School graduate. It is therefore written by an author who has gone through the process, and knows how to study effectively and succeed in Medical School.


The 2nd Edition includes new chapters and a new frequently asked questions section. If you are starting medical school and are serious about succeeding, pick up your copy today!

Genres: Nonfiction, Medicine, Medical

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 17, 2008

Reviews

[Mae]

خلاصه‌برداری کنید. That's it. That's the book.

[Yasmine Abu halawa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically, do what you already know you should be doing.

1.Study-A LOT
2.Take notes
3.Use your brain
4.Watch the smart kids. Do what they do.
5. (You can pretty much figure out the rest of this on your own)

I didn't need a book to tell me what I already know, I was reading this in the hopes that somebody may have found a way to not sacrifice your every single waking moment, or give me the motivation to be willing to do so - but apparently - nobody has. I didn't need a reminder that if it's not what you want then you're probably screwed. But alas it was there in every page of this book so ...

[♥Xeni♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, for someone about to go into their first year, this is really great. For someone sitting in front of the end of second semester and wondering how the hell things got this messed up it's a tad less helpful.

BUT, that said, I did want to spend a lot more time studying throughout the semester, instead of just around the exam time (although, that is pretty much the whole semester...), so this book did give me a few more tips on how to do that properly. 1. actively study every day. 2. only review on the weekends. I suppose that means lots more fun next semester? Lots more fun studying. But if it means that I wont be stressed come exam time, I'm more than willing to do it!

[Melissa Jetzt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read many study books and while the basis of a lot of the content in this book isn't necessarily new or revolutionary, what made the difference to me was the perspective. Finally, a study book written by a former medical student! In addition to giving helpful advice on how to organize studying, it also helped me reduce the fear of not having a life once medical school starts. A must-read for pre-meds. And FYI, it only took me a few hours to read, started and finished the same night, even while taking notes. ;) So don't put it on a to read list that you'll procrastinate on! Read it now! Haha.

[Katie Landry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful, can't wait to try it out

I'm starting graduate school in the fall and I'm excited to start. hopefully this book is the kick in the butt I needed to get ahead right away instead of going back to my slacker self. good read, recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their study habits.

[Marco Paulo Naoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is so good. It's just what I needed to give me a heads up and to motivate me for school. Like his suggestions with note taking, the book is so concise that i just breezed through the pages and still remembered most of it. Only that, it's up to me to make school easier for me. Thanks Dr. Armin.

[Favour · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, Concise and contains just the information you need to succeed academically in Medical School.

The idea Armin shared about using the weekdays solely for creating notes, keeping them up to date alongside actively studying and then dedicating the weekends to reviewing the notes and relaxing, was pretty new to me. It seems optimal and I will be implementing it.

I also appreciated the emphasis on the importance of tutoring. This could stretch me beyond my comfort zone, but I am willing to take the challenge.

[Maaz Muhammad · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really basic book. I really fail to see how studying until midnight every day and then waking up at 5am, just so you can relax on the weekends, is a good study technique. Seems like a recipe for suicide. The rest of the tips were incredibly basic as well.

Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the book was the pun on the author’s name: Kamyab means “success” in Urdu.

[Par- · Rating 2 out of 5]

Useful for people who have COMPLETELY no idea about how to read. If you know tha basics, instead of reading this you can watch better and of course updated videos in YouTube about how your mind works and some evidence-base tips to study better.

[Omar M. Khateeb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book not only for medical students but even adults who continue studying and learning for their careers. Best part is that it’s a short read.

[Marlon · Rating 4 out of 5]

No sé exactamente por qué, pero leerlo ha sido inspirador.

[Fatemeh Sadat · Rating 3 out of 5]

راهکارهای خوبی برای مقطع علوم پایه ارائه داده بود.

[Muhammad Fairuz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so awesome.! Penulis buku ini sangat jujur dan straight to the point. Armin Kamyab is no doubt is a great medical student (by the way he describe and telling his story in the book)

Buku ini adalah buku wajib baca buat semua medical students especially yang berada di pre-med/ persediaan atau tahun pertama perubatan. Penulis memberikan tips yang sangat berguna untuk survive dan excel di medical school.

Cari cara study paling sesuai dengan diri, buat nota selengkapnya dan secepat mungkin serta jangan jemu mengulang (review back all the notes) adalah kunci kepada kejayaan di medical school.

Medical school is not a honeymoom place or period. Becoming a medical doctor is a very big responsibility for all. Jadi, meletakkan sepenuh minat dan usaha di medical school adalah suatu yang wajib bagi semua. Tambahan, ini adalah satu amanah dari seluruh rakyat.

Selamat membaca !

[Sarezh kamla · Rating 3 out of 5]

the book is about how to study but in the way that the DR. ARMIN mostly talked about his experience of his time of medical school in very short and active way , but maybe this not work for all other medical students who not in the same school because of different from system and semester question type !!!
all what i got here that i can summary :
- taking NOTE condense the material in your own personalized way in every day after you got lecture ( because in medical school you don't have time to go every thing again you need condensed notes of lectures to review efficiently ) , and asking your self questions ( that make you ready for semester tests ) ..
_ review them in every weekend
_ leave time to relax ( when you have no time to relax you feel more stressed )

[Macy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book before my sophomore year of college as a premed, and it was very helpful for my first Chemistry class. However, this book isn’t exactly applicable to all STEM subjects, because I struggled in Calculus while attempting to apply this method. I’d recommend finding another study book to use for Calculus. Hopefully, this book will continue to help me with other premed prerequisites.

[Salma · Rating 4 out of 5]

the book is so great , except that he missed mentioning :
- solving previous exams .
- what to do if you got sick . :-)
- Is holiday engaged in this learning process ?
But other than that , he did great on this book .

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

His system really isn't that unique but I would encourage my students to follow it to help them learn and study more efficiently.

[Dani B · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was decent. Not life changing. But decent.

[Ernest Wallace]

Outdated compared to other books