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What is the Mnemosyne Deck?
What is the Mnemosyne Deck?
The Mnemosyne deck is an Anki-based resource created by Ali Zia Ansari to help medical students in their preparation for the USMLE Step 1.
What is the deck based on?
What is the deck based on?
The deck is primarily based on USMLE-Rx's "Flash Facts," which presents key concepts from First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 in a question-and-answer format. I chose this as the foundation because First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is considered the most high-yield and comprehensive resource for preparing for the USMLE Step 1. However, I found that many of the original "Flash Facts" cards were overwhelming or tedious to navigate. To address this, I rewrote most of the cards to make them more digestible and added new cards for updated topics from First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Additionally, I transformed the original note type into a "Cloze" format, as I believe this approach enhances both practicality and efficiency in studying.
How many cards are in the deck? How is it organized?
How many cards are in the deck? How is it organized?
As of version 3.0, the deck contains 13,840 cards. Every card is carefully organized by topic from First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, using both subdecks and tags. I’ve also included the corresponding page number from First Aid on each card, displayed in the top right corner. This makes it easy to follow along and take notes in your physical copy of First Aid as you study. To give you a better idea of how the deck is structured, I’ve included some pictures and videos below for a preview before downloading.
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Where can I download the deck?
Where can I download the deck?
You can download the latest version of the deck by clicking the link below. I’ve also made older versions available for those who may prefer or need them.
Do you plan on making updates to the deck?
Do you plan on making updates to the deck?
Yes, I plan to make updates to the deck, but I would like to gather sufficient feedback before proceeding. If you decide to use the deck, I encourage you to provide feedback by clicking the link below and completing the feedback form. Your input will help guide future improvements.
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