Enhanced Learning and Retention of Medical Knowledge Using the Mobile Flash card Application Anki.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As medical schools condense the basic science phase of undergraduate medical education, it has become increasingly important to identify methods and tools that facilitate learning, mastery, and application of medical knowledge. One increasingly popular tool that promotes engagement with content is Anki, a web-based flash card system. Using Anki, medical students can access pre-made flash cards specifically tailored to prepare students for the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 exam. The objective of this study was to identify Anki use and its association to USMLE Step 1 performance.

Methods

In March 2020, medical students in years 2, 3, and 4 who had completed USMLE Step 1 were administered a survey to measure Anki usage. The survey was locally

SUBMITTER: Lu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8651966 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature