Picmonic & More

Picmonic’s short videos are what set them apart from other medical school study-aid resources. When I need to cover a lot of ground, and gain those little extra bits of knowledge just before an exam, Picmonic is my go-to. On several occasions, it wasn’t the countless hours of review in front of a textbook, lecture slides, or whiteboard, that helped me recall an answer to a question, but a Picmonic that literally only took 2 minutes to review. Picmonic hones your medical education with the edge of recall.

When I came across Picmonic, I was able to be much more effective in my studies. Why is that? Not only did the pictures and the storyline stick longer in my brain, but I could also add notes, images, and videos into each Picmonic. Picmonic is like having a unified study source where I can get information more effectively in a shorter amount of time! 

Sketchy is missing many things you need to know. I turn to Picmonic for learning Biochemistry, vitamins, embryology, musculoskeletal system. The quiz feature is an added bonus that helps me retain what I’ve learned.

I wish I would have used this my M1 year. That was my hardest year. I actually used Sketchy for the entirety of my M2 year, and I didn't consider using Picmonic until I started to seriously study for STEP1. I originally got it only for biochemistry, but I ended up using it for every subject. I wish I had a time machine to tell my young self about this resource that makes studying enjoyable. It filled so many spots neglected by Sketchy. I also love the ability to make your own. The world is opened up to every hard subject becoming easy. I've also told many people that don't like longer Sketchy videos to use Picmonic. Great videos, great variety, and new stuff available all the time!