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One of the best things I bought for med school. I spend so many hours studying anatomy and taking notes on my iPad, and this makes everything way more comfortable. It also helps a lot with posture during long study sessions.
Satechi iPad Stand
If you study late at night a lot, this is genuinely worth it. Good lighting makes such a difference when you’re staring at notes or your iPad for hours. I especially love using it during exam season.
LED Desk Lamp
Finding a backpack that actually fits everything for med school is harder than it sounds. I needed something that could fit my iPad, books and daily essentials without feeling bulky, and this one works really well.
Backpack
These help me focus so much when I really need to lock in and study. I use them at home, in cafés or whenever I need to block out distractions. Battery life is also really good.
Sony Headphones
This sounds random, but having a good water bottle actually makes a difference during long days. I carry it everywhere, especially during lectures or long study sessions, and it helps me stay hydrated without thinking about it.
Hydro Flask / Stanley Tumbler
I’ve tried a lot of highlighters and these are still my favorite. The colors are soft, don’t hurt my eyes during long study sessions, and they make notes look way less overwhelming.
Zebra Mildliner Highlighters
These save me so much time when I’m studying. I use them to mark important anatomy pages, lectures and things I know I’ll need to revisit later.
Post it page markers
Med school gets overwhelming really fast, so having a planner honestly helps me feel less stressed. I like being able to see everything in one place instead of keeping it all in my head.
Papier planner
If you take a lot of notes on your iPad, this actually makes a difference. My hand gets tired way less during long note-taking sessions.
Elago apple pencil grip
I didn’t think I needed compression socks until long practical days. They honestly make such a difference when you’re standing for hours or constantly moving around.
FIGS compression socks