Every medical student has been there—searching for “the best book” or “must-use app” for a subject, only to be bombarded with dozens of suggestions, opinions, and course links. From Standard textbooks to YouTube lectures, from pre-made notes to paid apps—there’s no shortage of content. But is more always better?
At some point, it stops being about learning and starts becoming a cycle of resource-hopping.
- You begin with Robbins, switch to Pathoma, get tempted by Marrow or PrepLadder, then spend hours comparing them.
- Instead of revision, you’re curating resources.
- And before you realise, the exam is close and your notes are still scattered.
The pressure to “not miss out” is real. But here’s the truth: the best resource is the one you can stick with consistently and understand clearly.