1. Embrace getting questions wrong.

2. Think of UWorld explanations like a textbook. 📚

3. Create a consistent system to refine. ⚙️

4. Not all incorrects are created the same.

5. Be strategic.Don’t focus on things that you already know.

6. Review your Fab 5 in 45 min. ✋🏼

7. Reduce cognitive load, use the O.P.E.N. L.E.A.F. protocol. 🍁

8. Writing a note doesn’t always lead to long term retention.

9. Keep notes in one place (e.g. Notion) — your brain retains information better with consistency.

10. Trust the process.

Rahul Damania, MD, MS Ed Pediatric Critical Care 📧 [email protected] Learn. Integrate. Apply. #USMLE 🔗 hyguru.com

O.P.E.N. L.E.A.F. Approach (How to Breakdown the Explanation)