14 YouTube Channels That Will Help You Through Med School

Hello future doctors. Medical school is very difficult to get through. The syllabus is extremely volatile, one lecture does not suffice for a concept.

Thankfully, we have the internet. There are ample resources on YouTube that can help you revise or even learn concepts that you didn’t quite understand in class. Personally, YouTube has been a savior through my med school journey. 

There are some fantastic channels that can help you grasp complex concepts and stay motivated. Here’s a list of the must-watch channels to make your life easier.

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Dr. Najeeb is a legend in the world of medicine. His channel is a goldmine. You can find detailed, in-depth lectures on a wide range of medical subjects. He breaks down difficult concepts and explains them as a story.

When you don’t understand a concept elsewhere, just go to his channel. The videos are long, but they are worth the watch.

• Must-Watch Videos: Look for his detailed lectures on Neoplasia and Cardiovascular Physiology. I had an epiphany after watching his Neoplasia playlist, it’s the best.

Armando Hasudungan

Armando’s channel is known for his illustrated medical educational videos. He too covers a variety of medical topics. His hand-drawn diagrams make learning much more engaging.

• Why You’ll Love It: Visual learners will find Armando’s videos very helpful. His illustrations make it easier to understand and retain complex information. After watching his videos, you will also be able to illustrate your answers in exams.
• Must-Watch Videos: Check out his videos on Biochemistry. 

Osmosis

Osmosis is another excellent resource for medicos. The channel offers short yet high-yield videos. They simplify the concepts and explain it to you in a no nonsense manner.

They also end the videos with visual mnemonics which makes it easy to retain the information.

• Why You’ll Love It: Osmosis videos are short, sweet, and to the point. They are perfect for quick reviews before exams. You can also watch them for revision.
• Must-Watch Videos: Their pharmacology and pathology playlists are great. 

Khan Academy Medicine

Khan Academy is another popular resource. Their medicine channel is filled with comprehensive videos on a range of topics. They teach everything from basic sciences to clinical medicine.

• Why You’ll Love It: They offer clear and short videos. Useful for revision, and review.
• Must-Watch Videos: Start with their anatomy or physiology sections.

Lecturio Medical Education

Lecturio does not need an introduction. It offers a vast library of high-quality medical lectures. The channel covers everything from preclinical to clinical subjects. It focuses on application of learned sciences too.

• Why You’ll Love It: Lecturio offers a systemic approach to learning. Their Qbank videos are also great for exam prep.
• Must-Watch Videos: Their USMLE Step 1 prep series is highly recommended.

MedCram

MedCram teaches you concepts whilst simultaneously drawing diagrams to simplify the concept. The channel is particularly popular for videos of critical care and internal medicine.

• Why You’ll Love It: MedCram’s videos are concise. They are also packed with useful mnemonics and tips.
• Must-Watch Videos: Their series on respiratory and cardiovascular systems are very good.

Zero to Finals

Zero to Finals is focused towards making sure that students score well in exams.. The channel provides summaries, mnemonics, and tips. 

• Why You’ll Love It: This channel is perfect for exam revision, similar to Osmosis
• Must-Watch Videos: Their videos on clinical medicine are very good.

Strong Medicine

Strong Medicine is a good one too. The clinical series is particularly well explained.

• Why You’ll Love It: Dr. Eric Strong’s methodical teaching style makes learning much more easy.
• Must-Watch Videos: Check out his series on acid-base disorders and pharmacology.

Ninja Nerd Lectures

Ninja Nerd Lectures are a personal favorite. He is the perfect solution to any doubt. 

• Why You’ll Love It: Their use of whiteboard reminds me of school and invigorates me to learn more.
• Must-Watch Videos: Their immunology and microbiology lectures are top-notch.

Medicosis Perfectionalis

Medicosis Perfectionalis has a humorous teaching style. The use of simple language, mnemonics, and relatable analogies help you understand and retain the concepts for long. 

• Why You’ll Love It: The lectures are detailed yet do not feel boring.
• Must-Watch: The Physiology and pathology series are one of the best series on this channel.

AnatomyZone

Anatomy is a subject that needs visual learning. AnatomyZone provides just that. It teaches anatomy with the help of 3D tutorials.

• Why You’ll Love It: Anatomy becomes easier to understand and retain with the 3D tutorials.
• Must-Watch: The anatomy dissections and explanations are particularly helpful.

Picmonic

The information in med school becomes difficult to remember and recall over time. Picmonic offers visual mnemonics that help you remember complex concepts and easily recall them too.

• Why You’ll Love It: Mnemonics are particularly helpful during exams
• Must-Watch: All of picmonic.

Sketchy Learning

Similar to picmonic, sketchy is a visual learning platform. I believe, every med student must check out these visual mnemonics once, even if they think they are not a visual learner.

• Why You’ll Love It: Includes every little detail about the subject in a creative manner.
• Must-Watch: Pathology and Microbiology.

Pixorize

This is the last picture mnemonic resource on our list. Pixorize is also a great aid and should be explored by med students.

• Why You’ll Love It: It has small videos focusing on one drug at a time.
• Must-Watch: Pharmacology.

Conclusion

Medical school is tough, but today, knowledge is accessible at the touch of a button. There are hundreds of people out there who are creating resources for free or for reasonable costs. From detailed lectures to picture mnemonics, they offer something to everyone. 

These channels remind us that we’re not alone in this journey. The internet—and these fantastic YouTube channels—have got our back.

Happy learning.