Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢

Helping Med Students Captain Their Learning Ship | Future Radiologist 🩻 | PGY1 - TY 🩺 | 6+ Years Coaching Academic Success 🤝

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

How to remember anything (according to the ancient Greeks)

1. Vividly imagine a familiar place
2. Associate each thing you want to memorize with an object in that imaginary place
3. Recall and reinforce the associations

You now have your very own memory palace

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

I could've saved 100+ study hours in USMLE prep

How?

Avoiding study plan prescriptions.

The result = Passive learning

But don't worry if you're falling into this trap.

Here's how to avoid it and save 100+ hours https://t.co/Jka0FRySx2

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

@cajunkoi @MichaelKennyMD @mattygrov Super inspiring!

A reminder to always explore your curiosity, you never know what can happen

Can't wait to see what's next!

[Koi @cajunkoi]

Our YouTube Channel Crossed 1 Million Followers.

• 420 videos
• 64 million views
• 100,000 Notion template downloads
• More importantly... we had a hell of a lot of fun

Here's the story of how 2 burnt out doctors built the biggest channel for students:

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Stuck in a rut?

Here's what's helped me: Goal stacking

1. Identity goals = What type of person do I want to be?
2. Project goals = What projects support that identity?
3. Task goals = What daily tasks move me forward in my projects?

Outcome: Clarity

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Here's 3 tips to immediately help you learn your next lecture faster:

1. Preview it beforehand
2. Add drawings to your notes
3. Recreate your notes from scratch after the lecture is done

Compare this to your old techniques 1 week after the lecture's done.

Big difference.

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Medical students are crippled with stress, anxiety, and fear of failure.

Why? They focus ONLY on outcome goals without process goals.

This is a problem because:
- Feedback takes too long
- Uncontrollable factors play a role
- Outcome goals can be intimidating

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

@TheLeeMcLaren @AvilloKarl I'm a chronic over-thinker. It's gotten in the way of so much..

Thanks for sharing, definitely gonna try this out!

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

@TheLeeMcLaren Totally agree, Lee.

Prioritizing and scheduling always helped me because it felt like I had some control about how I chose to spend my time.

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Most medical students are overwhelmed.

Why? They can't manage their time.

Here's some tips to help:
- Start with prioritized weekly goals
- Do you top priorities when you're most energized
- Get enough sleep at all costs

To-do lists aren't enough. You need to prioritize.

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

@preciouslearns Great question! A good place to start is here:

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Imagine sailing through a storm with no experience.

That's what medical school is like for many.

How do you learn how to sail?

You need to direct your:
- Thoughts
- Emotions
- Behaviors

How?
1. Awareness
2. Reflection
3. Change
4. Repeat

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Some students are elite learners without trying.

They have these traits in common:

- Curiosity
- Resilience
- Conscientiousness

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Want to forget less during study sessions?

Relevance = retention

How to make things more relevant:
• Get a gist of the material
• Note down key terms
• Draw a mental web connecting them

Every new piece acquired now fits into this web, making it stickier.

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

These should be your study pillars

But here's the thing...

Even if you're nailing all these techniques, a few hidden pitfalls can still hamper your progress. And guess what?

I've outlined them all. In detail. In an email course.

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[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

You can study for hours every day.
But if you don’t do these things, you will not ace USMLE Step 1/2.
Here’s how to boost your scores (and give yourself the best shot at your dream residency):

[Satchel Genobaga, MD 🚢 @satchgeno]

Healthy Routine Maintenance:

Fuel for your study sessions.
Prioritize sleep.
Mix in exercise and nutrition.
Think of it as regular maintenance for your brain.
Medical students, the journey is tough.