Faerie Queen, The

Elmes, Melissa Ridley

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“…Anki is a free, open-source spaced repetition software that was first released in 2006. 2 It combines flashcards with an algorithm that incorporates user input to predict when a user will forget a flashcard. It then shows the user the flashcard at custom intervals intended to keep the user from forgetting the flashcard.…”

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“…Spaced repetition is an effective method for long-term retention of knowledge. 1 In recent years, spaced repetition flashcard software, in particular the program Anki, 2 has become increasingly popular among medical students as a preparation method for classes and board exams. No large studies have assessed what percentage of medical students use this software however one online forum dedicated to its use in medical school has over 109 000 registered active users which exceeds the 89 000 active medical students in the United States.…”

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Academic and Wellness Outcomes Associated with use of Anki Spaced Repetition Software in Medical School

Wothe,

Wanberg,

Hohle

et al. 2023

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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OBJECTIVES Medical students are increasingly using a spaced repetition software called Anki to study. There are limited studies evaluating the relationship between Anki and learner outcomes. In this study, we describe the history of Anki use in medical school and assess the potential relationships between use of Anki and medical student academic, extracurricular, and wellness outcomes. METHODS We used cross-sectional data from a 50-item online survey and retrospective academic performance data from our institution's outcomes database. Participants were medical students. The survey assessed the frequency and timing of Anki use, student perceived stress, sleep quality, burnout risk, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Academic success was measured by USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores. RESULTS 165 students responded survey. 92 (56%) identified as daily Anki users. Daily Anki use was correlated with increased Step 1 score ( P = .039), but not Step 2 scores. There was an association between Anki use and increased sleep quality ( P = .01), but no difference for other measurements of wellness or extracurricular involvement. CONCLUSION The study demonstrates potential benefits of daily use of Anki but also confirms that a variety of study methods can be used to achieve similar medical school outcomes.

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confidence: 99%