Chase DiMarco talks to Miguel Molina, the Chief Operating Officer at Medical Joyworks, a physician-led company offering digital products and solutions to the medical sector. Miguel shares insights into the field of medical education and how he plans to improve students' clinical skills with evidence-based case studies, adventure scenarios, reference articles, and moderated discussion boards. [02:40] Clinical Odyssey: Learn Medicine the Fun Way [05:10] How Prognosis Makes Medical Education Interactive and Enjoyable [0 8:55] Why Medical Joyworks Decided to Build a QBank [15:13] The Price Issue ..read more

Jake Gittleson discusses how Mindset and Learning Ecosystems play a pivotal part in our learning success. A Learning Geek joins us to talk nerdy about learning! Jake Gittleson joins us to discuss how Mindset and Learning Ecosystems play a pivotal part in our learning success. We also cover how mental representations and making material personally relevant has a great impact on the lasting nature of what we learn. As a Learning Strategist, Jake helps organizations and individuals implement the best learning techniques into their programs for maximum efficiency. We explore some concrete examples ..read more

Chase DiMarco talks to Dr. Ben White, a Neuroradiologist with three books and a long-running website (BenWhite.com.) Dr. White shares practical advice for med students gathered from spending over a decade in the MedEd space.  [00:45] Getting to Know Dr. Ben White [05:50] Comparing Medical Books of Today and From 10 Years Ago [09:10] Online Resources for Medical Students [12:00] Curriculum Replacement Platforms [14:40] The Future of Med School is Online [18:30] Why Soft Skills are Essential in Med School [21:50] Extracurricular Activities and Med School Admissions  [26:16] Mental Hea ..read more

Chase DiMarco shares his presentation about FindARotation at InnovatorMD’s World Congress 2021. This annual convention is the largest conference where physicians and entrepreneurs connect and offer their ideas on how to change healthcare for the better. Chase talks about why he built FindARotation and how it will change medical education for both students and preceptors.  [01:40] Why Chase started FindARotation [04:06] FindARotation’s Mission [05:35] How FindARotation benefits students and preceptors [08:21] Remote Rotations during the COVID-19 Pandemic [09:53] How to Use FindARotation ..read more

Chase DiMarco talks to Camille Roney, an academic coach and teacher at Non-Trad Accelerator for non-traditional students. Camille shares how she raised her GPA from 2.3 to 4.10, practical study tips to increase your productivity, and the power of positive thinking. [01:01] What is a Non-Traditional Student  [02:40] How to Raise your GPA from 2.3 to 4.10  [05:50] Study Tips to Increase Your Productivity [10:02] Effective Speed Reading Tools and Strategies [15:20] Testing and Improving your Memory Skills [16:50] Memory and Mnemonic Techniques  [19:10] The Power of Positive Thinki ..read more

Chase DiMarco talks to Sam Kavanaugh, winner of the 29th Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. They discuss memory techniques, the similarities between preparing for Jeopardy! and studying medicine, and effective flashcard learning strategies.  [01:28] Getting to Know Sam Kavanaugh  [04:40] Bulking up for Jeopardy! [08:20] Weaving Together Common Threads in Memory Building [13:50] Developing Memory Techniques [17:18] Adding Environmental Stimulus and Difficulty to Study Routines [18:20] How to Learn Faster and Retain More [20:58] Top Tips for Studying and Memory [25:00] Effective Flash ..read more

In this final installment of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about self-care, rest, and growth. He dissects the benefits of self-care, why you need to stop procrastinating, and the relationship between rest and growth.  [02:25] Rest and Recuperation [04:34] Self-care in Medicine [07:19] Why Procrastination is a Form of Self Hate [09:05] The Smallest of Increments are Greater than the Greatest of Intentions Full show notes ..read more

In part five of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about board exam success. He dissects the test-taking technique table and breaks down several test answering strategies such as the tie-breaker technique, the post-exam autopsy, and the error monitoring chart.  [04:35] Test-Taking Technique Table  [04:47] Basic Technique [07:17] The Tie-Breaker Technique [09:50] Post-Exam Autopsy [11:22] The Error Monitoring Chart Full show notes ..read more

In this fourth installment of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about self-assessment and exam growth. He talks about studying using the production effect, the benefits of physician mentorship, and post-lecture and post-exam study sessions.  [01:40] Post Lecture and Post Exam Study Sessions [07:23] Studying Using the production Effect [09:15] Improve Academic Performance Using Deliberate Practice [10:33] Benefits of Physician Mentorship [11:28] Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance [13:12] The Growth Equation: Stress + Rest = Growth Full show notes ..read more

In this third episode of the MedEdge Method mini-series, Chase DiMarco talks about preparation and studying. He dissects the actual methods and techniques you can use when creating the optimal study space, study technique, and study habits.   [01:50] How to Ergonomically Optimize your Study Space [03:40] How to Focus on Studying Without Getting Distracted [05:12] Creating the Perfect Study Mindset [08:05] The Psychology of Willpower [09:50] The Pomodoro Technique for Medical Students [13:05] Using Activity-Based Costing to Improve your Study Habits [14:07] Achieve your Study Goals U ..read more