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School & Work Essentials
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items As a med student, I’ve been in school for a really long time! 🤓 Here are some things that have helped me out immensely!!
I love this so much! Turn any location into a workspace. It closes up like a notebook that you can put into your backpack with your devices. Such a great addition!
Casa Pop-Up Desk | Logitech
Highlighters for important passages, of course. I recommend not just passively highlighting, but identifying keywords to help them stick out and prompt you to fill in the rest of the information. Try it out next time you're studying!
Sharpie Highlighters & Highlighter Packs
Love these for color coding! Use a consistent system so that you associate each color with a category. For example, I use:
yellow-pertinent descriptive terms
light blue-mechanism of action (for medications)
green-medication uses
red-adverse effects
orange-diagnostic tests
purple-gram positive organism
pink-gram negative organism
yellow-pertinent descriptive terms
light blue-mechanism of action (for medications)
green-medication uses
red-adverse effects
orange-diagnostic tests
purple-gram positive organism
pink-gram negative organism
Paper Mate Pens in Pens(417)
Coffee/Tea is just as important as water sometimes! Helpful for keeping energy levels up, especially during exam weeks
Owala Insulated Bottles & Mugs
Always keep water nearby to stay hydrated and focused during study sessions!
Hydroflask Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Yes, it's old school. But it works! Taking some time to handwrite flashcards helps to reinforce the information.
Multicolor Index Cards
A solid pair of headphones to block out distractions is a must. I love these! They double as studying and workout headphones, great for productivity
Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones by Beats by Dr. Dre
Whiteboarding is so helpful for recall!
Shop Expo Brand Markers
These are great for a bit of fuel without causing too much distraction. Easy to carry in a backpack or lunchbox
Fig Bars | Nature's Bakery Snacks
There's so much more space than you'd think in this backpack! The compartments are great for organization and I love that there are two side pockets. I usually use one side for my water bottle and the other to store my umbrella! Highly recommended
Nomatic Backpacks
So reliable! I had my first one for a few years and got a replacement from the same brand because it was so nice!
Repel Travel Umbrella
Can't go wrong with these; I've been using these notebooks from K-12 and thensome!
Five Star Notebook
School is stressful. Dehydration happens. But your lips don't have to show it! I love this chapstick
Cherry Chapstick
Always carry one of these around to use in case a sink isn't available!
Purell Hand Sanitizer Travel Size
Never forget your sanitizer by keeping it attached to your keychain, backpack, or purse!
Purell Essentials Hand Sanitizer Jelly Wrap Carriers, Assorted Scents, 1oz ...
Love this lunchbox! It has a good amount of space and the pockets help to store snacks, utensils, and napkins
Tiblue Insulated Reusable Lunch Box for Office Work School Picnic Beach ...
Just in case a desk in a library/B&N/coffee shop needs a quick wipe-down, I keep these handy!
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Dual Action, Bleach Free, Fresh Scent, Travel Size, ...
This may be weird, but chewing gum helps me concentrate sometimes haha! So I always keep gum in my backpack
Orbit Chewing Gum
If you wash your hands frequently like I do, it's imperative to keep them moisturized! I like this lotion because it's lightweight and not very greasy
NIVEA : Mini & Travel Size Products
Flash drives are great to keep information stored. From documents to photos or presentations, this can help save space on devices.
Dual USB-C Thumb Drives
The Med Student's Bible.
USMLE Step 1
Always keep one handy to maintain a polished and professional look! As a cat mom, this is a non-negotiable
Scotch 3M Mini Lint Rollers 3-Pack, 30 Sheets
This stethescope is top tier! I've been using it since year 1 and it's been a great addition to help me perform well in OSCEs and hospital visits!
3M Littmann Stethoscopes: Classic III
I use this bag almost every day. It has lots of compartments to put laptops, ipads, notebooks, waterbottles, examination tools, pens, etc. Very cute and very functional--just how I like it!
LOVEVOOK Teacher Tote Bag with Cup Holder
These helped me so much when I was working in the OR. If you stand for long hours, it's definitely a necessity to have compression socks!
Compression Socks Women
A good pair of sneakers to keep you stable throughout the day! These are very comfortable and have removable soles in case you need to replace them with orthotics!
Asics Gel Excite 8
Cute and functional! It comes with a pocket for Apple Pencil to ensure it doesn't get lost! I love this case and I like that the brand has many options of designs to choose from
Fintie Folio Case iPad Pro 11" 4th/3rd Gen