Exploring the Impact of Spaced Repetition Through Anki Usage on Preclinical Exam Performance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical knowledge is expanding rapidly at the same time as the preclinical phase of medical education is being shortened. This uniquely challenges medical students to learn efficiently and retain a large amount of information. Spaced repetition is a widely used learning technique and can be implemented through the use of a free downloadable program called Anki. Limited data exists on the use of spaced repetition through Anki and its impact on student performance in preclinical assessment, such as the Comprehensive Basic Science Subject Exam (CBSE).

Methods

This study evaluated Anki usage among 36 medical students at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Students consented to export their deidentified Anki data through the Stat Scraper add-on. Stat Scraper

SUBMITTER: Winter V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12357012 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature