This page is a compilation of study resources we commonly recommend to students, organized by subject.
General Study Resources
Anki is a spaced repetition tool that I recommend everyone use. It has a steep learning curve, but is absolutely worth it. I highly recommend watching this tutorial to get you started.
Ali Abdaal’s evidence-based tips on studying for exams.
Anatomy Resources
University of Michigan Blue Link has fantastic resources including a VR cadaver lab, a labeled & unlabeled cadaver atlas, practice quizzes, practice lab practicals, and video lectures.
Histology Guide is a great virtual histology lab
On YouTube, you can find fantastic videos to supplement your studying. For example, this video of a triple coronary artery bypass is incredible. Watching a video like this with your classmates, and discussing the anatomy you’re seeing is a great study tool.
Physiology Resources
Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike have a great physiology-focused YouTube channel.
Ninja Nerd has a great channel as well.
OpenStax Anatomy & Physiology is a free open source textbook for students that can’t afford a paid textbook
UC Berkeley Resources
UC Berkeley Disabled Student’s Program
UC Berkeley Student Learning Center
Should I use AI to study?
AI comes with a lot of upsides, and a lot of downsides. In my opinion, AI is not sufficiently yet able to accurately synthesize complex anatomical / physiological information, and explain things to you that you don’t understand. Therefore, I would not recommend using AI to help you when you’re confused about something.
However.
What AI is good at is creating new sentences that follow patterns based off of old sentences. In other words, AI can be a great tool for creating practice questions. While it is not a comprehensive study tool, if you have exhausted all practice questions available to you from your course, textbooks, and other resources, using AI to generate practice exams can be a good way to study. The caveat is that you should only use it to write the questions, NOT to give you the solutions. You can, however, use AI as a chance to test your knowledge be identifying whether or not the questions AI gives you even make sense.