Becoming a medical doctor is a demanding journey that involves rigorous studying, retention, and hands-on practice. Educational institutions are increasingly using gamification to enhance student engagement and...
Spaced Repetition is the Study Method Every Medical Student Needs to Know
It’s been said that learning in medical school is like trying to drink from a firehose while simultaneously understanding and remembering it for later use in clinicals, residency and beyond. And while cramming and...
How to Pass USMLE Step 1
The goal of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 is to evaluate a medical student’s ability to apply key concepts and fundamentals to medical practice. Even though the USMLE Step 1 changed to a pass...
How to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LPN or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) is a rewarding entry-level nursing career. Many aspiring healthcare professionals choose to pursue an LPN degree because it requires less money and schooling than it does to become...
9 Effective Study Habits for Nursing Students
When life happens, nursing school can take a turn from being already busy to crazy busy…fast. And if you are one of those students who are juggling family, work obligations and other important commitments with...
Creating an Even Better Visual Learning Experience
Exciting news! We have released some big changes to your Picmonic experience. This launch brings you the most streamlined platform so you can study more effectively and efficiently. Behind the scenes, we have been...
Create and Share Playlists
Create your own Playlists and share them with friends, classmates, teachers, or anyone else. Find your Playlists Create a Playlist Use the side navigation bar to open your Playlists. Click on ‘New Playlist’ to create...
The Future of Nursing Education
Ever wonder about what the future holds for nursing education and its methods of delivery? Then you came to the right place. With recent technologies that advance and adapt to ever evolving healthcare needs, we are in a...
How to Better Retain Information as a Medical Student
Not only do medical students need to retain everything they learn during medical school, they also need to retain their knowledge throughout residency and the rest of their professional careers. With so much information...
How to Study Effectively in Medical School
Trying to figure out how to study in medical school? At first, it can seem like rocket science, but developing an effective study routine is key to passing med school and even just surviving your first year. Before you...
