No matter which USMLE resource you use—Sketchy, Pathoma, First Aid, or Boards & Beyond—the strategy with AnKing is the same: learn the content first, then unsuspend the corresponding tagged cards to reinforce it with spaced repetition. This streamlined approach keeps your study routine efficient and consistent across all resources.

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AnkiHub recently launched an exciting feature that integrates AI, First-Aid and Boards&Beyond directly into Anki!

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Sketchy

Why Use Sketchy with Anki?

Sketchy is a powerful visual mnemonic resource that helps with long-term retention, especially for microbiology, pharmacology, and pathology. Anki, on the other hand, is the best tool for active recall and spaced repetition. When combined, they reinforce memory and make sure you retain high-yield facts.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Watch the Sketchy Video First
- Focus on understanding the story and mnemonics.
- Pay attention to symbolism—each object represents an important fact.
Use the Anking Deck with Sketchy Images for Step 1
- The AnKing deck already contain the corresponding Sketchy images (the paid deck, v12, is updated and will also contain images for the newly published videos)
- In the Anki “Browse” section:
  - Under “Tags” → open #AK_Step1_v11 (free version) or #AK_Step1_v12 (paid version)
  - Open any tags listed #Sketchy (e.g. #SketchyMicro or #SketchyPharma)
  - Open the Topic of the corresponding video you just watched
  - Mark all the cards under this video (cmd + A) and unsuspend the cards (cmd + J)
  - Move them to any deck of your choosing (cmd + D)
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Pathoma

Why Use Pathoma with Anki?

Pathoma is an exceptional resource for mastering pathology concepts with high-yield explanations that simplify complex topics. Combined with Anki, which excels at active recall and spaced repetition, this duo ensures long-term retention of essential facts and deep understanding of pathology for medical exams.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Watch the Pathoma Video First
- Focus on understanding the concepts and mechanisms, not just memorization.
- Pay close attention to Dr. Sattar's explanations as they often highlight key exam points.
Use the AnKing Deck with Pathoma References for Step 1
- The AnKing deck integrates Pathoma references, making it easy to follow along.
- In the Anki “Browse” section:
  - Under “Tags” → open #AK_Step1_v11 (free version) or #AK_Step1_v12 (paid version).
  - Locate the tag called #Pathoma
  - Open the topic corresponding to the video you just watched.
  - Mark all the cards under this video (cmd + A) and unsuspend the cards (cmd + J).
  - Move them to any deck of your choosing (cmd + D).
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First Aid

Why Use First Aid with Anki?

First Aid is a high-yield review book that condenses crucial information for USMLE Step 1, making it an essential resource for medical students. Anki, with its active recall and spaced repetition system, ensures that you remember these high-yield facts long-term. Combining them maximizes retention and boosts exam performance.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Read the First Aid Section First
- Focus on understanding the high-yield concepts and details.
- Pay special attention to bolded terms, tables, and diagrams that frequently appear on exams.
Use the Anking Deck with First Aid Correlations
- The AnKing deck is organized to align with First Aid sections, making it easier to reinforce what you just read.
- In the Anki “Browse” section:
  - Under “Tags” → open #AK_Step1_v11 (free version) or #AK_Step1_v12 (paid version)
  - Navigate to the #FirstAid tag
  - Open the Topic that corresponds to the section you just read in First Aid
  - Select all the relevant cards (cmd + A) and unsuspend them (cmd + J)
  - Move them to a deck of your choosing (cmd + D)
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