Ryan Orwig from STATmed Learning explains education theories regarding mind maps and organizing your study structure. 

In this episode Ryan Orwig from STATmed Learning (The STATmed Program) explains education theories regarding mind maps and organizing your study structure. He explains how to use Minimally Effective Links for creating Memory Palaces, and why Yoda may not have been the best instructor in the galaxy after all. 

1:44 Continuing from Part 1: Using Spaced Repetition, Retrieval Practice, and Time Management 

3:58 Theory on Mind Maps and Concept Maps for Study Organization and Structure 

8:58 Memory Palace Examples for Medical Students 

13:28 Using the Minimally Effective Link (MEL) for Medical Memory Palaces & Self Check Records 

17:28 Using Retrieval Practice for your Memory Palaces (4x in 48 Hours) 

19:41 Sound-Based Links (SBL), Association-Based Links (ABL) & Prescribed Links (PL) for Visual Mapping 

22:58 Mistakes in Linking Terms within Memory Palaces & Weak Dynamic Visual Mnemonics 

35:18 Using “Crude” Visual Mnemonics and Documenting Your Visuals: Medical Student Testimonials 

38:20 Yoda and Retrieval Practice: A New Debate 

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