Lack of Memory in Medical Students: A Narrative Review

Medical students are subjected to great challenges to memorize vast amounts of medical information. This review aims to discuss the concept of memorization in medical education, identifying contributing factors, and offering solutions for improving memorization. Performing keyword searches in databases such as Medline, CINAHL, ISI, and IBSS entails selecting terms pertinent to medical education. These terms encompass “memory”, "medical education," "curriculum development," "teaching methodologies," "evaluation approaches," "student learning," and associated keywords. Medical students encounter challenges in retaining large volumes of data due to factors like information overload, teaching methods, interruptions, sleep deprivation, inadequate nutrition, and mental health concerns. Implementing effective study strategies such as active learning, spaced repetition, mnemonic devices, and self-care can help improve memory retention and enrich the learning process for medical students.