Mullen Memory

Alex & Cathy were just on @CNN Vital Signs w/ @drsanjaygupta. Alex memorizes a deck in <15s on camera. Watch here: cnn.it/2v7HuMX

Check out our recent #MedEd journal article about a topic near and dear to us: "It is time to teach the way modern physicians learn rather than how traditional educators teach."

Retrieving memories isn’t like checking out DVDs at Blockbuster (RIP). Here’s why that means our learning strategies have to evolve with our career goals, from running Qbanks to studying with @hdx. ow.ly/zdrY50xq6F6

No matter your field or stage of learning, you'll likely need to learn complex algorithms. When you can't afford to miss things, "just understanding" isn't enough. Here's how Alex memorizes a differential diagnosis schema from the podcast @CPSolvers: ow.ly/V7AN50x7Mlv

New month, new adventures! Today's post is not quite academic, but nevertheless important for all of us. Here's how you can use three strategies to help you say your pitch with confidence. bit.ly/2JJXdc8

In honor of Halloween, let's revisit ghost images! If you're a memory palace user, it's an age-old question: should you erase old palaces and reuse them? mullenmemory.com/memory-pala…

It's impossible to believe it’s been over a year since Cathy and I started the seemingly never-ending process of residency interviewing. Here are three evidence-based learning strategies I applied which made the interviewing ordeal a smidge more tolerable. mullenmemory.com/memory-pala…

As residents, we now rarely have uninterrupted chunks of personal time to focus on learning. This new reality got Cathy thinking about the hidden benefits of studying away from her desk—and one classic research study that has always stuck with her. mullenmemory.com/memory-pala…

We recently got a question about using memory palaces to memorize the stages of wound healing and the key players of each stage. Here's Cathy encoding each stage using grouped loci. Newt Skamander neutrophils, anyone? mullenmemory.com/memory-pala…

Calling all residents! Teaching is a great way to learn. Today's post is something we've learned about teaching. Turns out, not all questions are created equal. Are you asking good questions? mullenmemory.com/memory-pala…

In medicine, it’s often not enough just to know the facts! We also need the scientific studies that back them up. The AFFIRM trial, ALLHAT trial, SPRINT trial... Here are some of Alex’s mnemonic tips for keeping the mountain of study names straight. ow.ly/xT1D50wlHZ3

Studies show that cramming may sometimes be more effective than spacing on immediate, non-cumulative tests (common at institutions across the country). If cramming gets the scores we want on these exams, what incentives do we have to space our learning? ow.ly/eq2m50w2H4a

Cramming can actually leave learners feeling more satisfied. What's the catch? ow.ly/99nl50vTrGr

One reason cramming feels good is that it requires very little planning. With the rapid march of each upcoming exam, it’s easier to just focus on what’s next. But you might have more time than you think. ow.ly/p3VU50vJbzb

Like a bad boyfriend you can’t stop thinking about, cramming is easy, feels good and scores well in some departments--but he's got to go. This week, we're sharing part 1 of Cathy's mini-series on how to avoid cramming this school year! bit.ly/2Ndek8B

In this post, Alex shares three books about the science of achievement that have had the biggest impact on his own philosophy and behaviors: bit.ly/2HcVQBx

We are so thrilled to announce that one of our most recent Memory Palace designs was featured in Southern Living! Thank you for allowing us to share our Memory Palace. We hope it sparks some inspiration! ow.ly/gCnq30oajvl

What's the best way to memorize the muscles of the arm? Cathy discusses her two-step approach to developing adaptive expertise in anatomy, which will play a big role in our future careers—scroll to the bottom to find out where we're headed next year! ow.ly/7CdN30oajhI

Check out Alex's top 6 habits to prevent mind wandering during focused work! Click below for part two of our series on the Pomodoro Technique for maximizing productivity. ow.ly/9kzl30o4SVw

How is Alex able to train for memory competitions while in medical school? A simple productivity technique he learned 8 years ago has made a huge impact. ow.ly/klOH30nZcce

Prone to a messy palace? Hop on the bandwagon and use Mari Kondo's method to keep a tidy space. ow.ly/rpcI30nTVqi