Boost Your Retention With Premier Medical Flashcards
Maximise your information retention and recall with SmartCards, custom medical flashcards integrated with your international Clinical QBank.
Save Time as You Personalise Your Study Sessions
Combine personal notes with text and graphics from our Clinical QBank in a few simple clicks.
Automatically review concepts you find challenging more frequently to improve your understanding.
Quickly locate and study flashcards by clinical topics with personalised tags and filters.
Customisable SmartCards to Maximise Your Review
As you complete Clinical QBank questions and read through explanations, you can create unlimited flashcards based on your needs. Highlight the text and graphics you want to use, paste them into your SmartCards, and personalise them for later review.
Data-Driven Technology to Improve Retention
Research shows that spaced-repetition technology helps you remember more information in less time. It works by rating how well you understand the content on each flashcard. Our algorithm then adapts how often you see each card to your level of understanding.
Universal Clinical Content Based on Your QBank
Because our Clinical QBank covers a wide range of clinical concepts, medications, and requirements, you can create flashcard decks based on your personal knowledge gaps. Track your progress by subjects and systems, and build a strong foundation of knowledge for your career.
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Tips for Using Your Medical Flashcards
Creating a study plan that pairs practice questions with custom flashcards can help you learn and reinforce clinical information. Here are our expert tips for getting the most out of your SmartCards:
Use Flashcards with Your QBank
Creating custom SmartCards as you work through your Clinical QBank forces you to summarise the information and think about it creatively. This kind of active learning has been shown to improve information retention and recall.
Tailor Content to Your Needs
It can be tempting to copy large amounts of content from our Clinical QBank into your SmartCards. Instead, simplify concepts and focus on areas you struggle with. This will make your review sessions more effective.
Include Illustrations & Charts
We’ve all heard the saying, “a picture’s worth a thousand words.” In medicine, detailed visuals can go a long way in helping you connect theory to practice. Include our illustrations and charts in your SmartCards.
Keep Your Flashcard Decks Organised
In “Browse” mode, create custom flashcard decks to keep related information together. You can edit their names, move flashcards around, and use colour-coding for greater convenience. Staying organised will improve your review efficiency.
Use Spaced Repetition as You Review
In “Study” mode, you can access spaced-repetition technology to maximise your review sessions. This feature displays content at specifically timed intervals based on your understanding. Use it to master the material you find most difficult.
Frequently Asked Questions
While we encourage you to study in the way that works best for you, flashcards have multiple benefits in clinical applications. For example:
- When you create a flashcard, you are required to think about the content more deeply to summarise it.
- When you review your flashcards, spaced-repetition technology reinforces concepts you struggle with.
- Digital flashcards allow you to conveniently study clinical material from your mobile device.