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Abstract

This perspective highlights three often overlooked but highly effective methods for boosting student performance in medical education. Active recall, which involves retrieving information from memory during learning, helps strengthen understanding and retention of complex medical concepts. Spaced repetition, spreading out study sessions over time, enhances long-term memory formation and reduces forgetting. Both techniques have been shown to outperform traditional passive review and cramming. We have also emphasized the importance of lifestyle factors, particularly sleep and diet, in academic success. Studies using wearable devices have linked better sleep quality to higher grades, with poor sleep habits significantly hurting performance. To implement these approaches, medical schools should offer training sessions on evidence-based learning strategies for students and faculty. Creating an environment that supports active learning and healthy habits can increase student engagement, even in the demanding field of medicine. By adopting these methods, medical students can develop a deeper grasp of their studies and become more capable practitioners. The perspective argues for a deeper understanding of scientific material to improving medical education, combining effective study techniques with lifestyle management to produce well-prepared future doctors.

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