MS1 Firecracker and Zanki combo recommended?

[taconacho]

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Hey guys, I'm a MS1. I have been doing well in my medical school classes thus far. However, I'm hoping to increase study efficiency. I'm still overwhelmed with the amount of available studying resources. I have been test-driving First Aid, Bros, Zanki, and Firecracker for the past 6 months. I found that Firecracker is comprehensive, but the flashcard questions and space-repetition software are horrible when compared to Zanki/Anki/Bros. However, when I'm doing Zanki Flashcards, I feel like I'm memorizing random facts, but am unable to see the overall/big picture. Is it advisable to read FC, but do Zanki questions? Or is it preferable to read FA + Class notes and just do Zanki cards? Do you guys recommend doing Zanki before/after completion of a block?

Have a Happy Holiday guys. 😀

 

[intubesteak]

I'm studying for step now and used firecracker from the beginning of M1. It was a very good decision for me personally. Have not used Zanki but FC+Uworld/Rx+Class notes wass a good combo for both class tests and for step. Good luck.

 

[shisong]

If you like flashcads/anki studying method, doing even 20~ zanki per day relevant to your system block can help (note: some zanki cards are super low yield so you can filter them out if you want because some system deck has 1k+ cards)

 

[Anti-PD1]

I personally liked FC because you can see the big picture. The spacing is adjustable.

Dedicate yourself to one method.

 

[NotYou20]

Doing two sets of flashcards is crazy. Pick whichever works better for you, despite the drawbacks. Fc, zanki, and bros will all work just fine.

I use bros and it's pointless if you're adding cards you haven't covered in class. Filter your cards and look things up if you don't see why it matters.

 

[taconacho]

I personally liked FC because you can see the big picture. The spacing is adjustable.

Dedicate yourself to one method.

How do you adjust the spacing? Should I tag everything a 3 the first pass around?