Do you need an iPad for Med School? | Updates on my use of the iPad in my first year in ASMPH
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Okay, I still think you don't /need/ and iPad for med school. BUT I would argue it can make studying more efficient. Is that efficiency worth paying the price of an iPad? It's up to you! But in this video, I go over some scenarios that I found myself when using the ipad during my first year in ASMPH. Hope you guys find this helpful!
I’m a YL5 (1st year) medical student of Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health in the Philippines. I make videos about my experiences in college (hopefully about med lol), studying for exams, and how I live my life. After all, the best way to study life is to live it. I hope my videos impart some sort of insight that can impact your life even in just a tiny amount. If you enjoy my videos, leave a like, comment, or subscribe. Those go a long way to support me in making the videos.
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It is about affordability. Those who can buy one will definitely buy one seeing their friends carrying it.
For sure that’s part of it! Thanks for that point because I missed that haha
Lol, literally the only reason to buy or not to buy is whether you can afford it or not
I just found your channel! Sobrang astig ng content nyo! Dati nakatira ako sa pilipinas para sa 8 months! Ngayon, pre-medical student ako dito sa America! Namimiss ko ang pilipinas and I think its wonderful how far medicine is progressing in the Philippines! Excited ako para sa upcoming content nyo! Salamat! Ingat ka palagi!
Forthright, no OA antics in sight, and lofi vibes? You just earned a subscriber!
Ayiee.. ka nice😍❣️
Glad I found this video. I'm thinking of getting an iPad since we have a lot of transes to read, and it's really hassle to print them all. I'm a first year Vet Med student.
Ayyy that’s so cool! Which model are you planning to get? Haha so excited for you!!
Hi Marco!!
Thanks for your video on why you DON'T need an IPad in med school. You just convinced me of why I DO NEED ONE cuz I'm a visual learner and drawing or annotating with little sketches just imprint the information in my mind. And I get to save cost on coloured pens, highlighters, paper etc.
I'm a med student in my 4th year. I'm from Nigeria.
I think you are a read/write kinda learner according to the VAKR Learning Styles.
Anyways, nice video, I really learnt a lot!!
Thanks for watching! I hope you find it as useful as I did! And yeah!! Spot on, I am a read/write and a little bit of visual as well hehehe
@@MarcoMallillin K That's nice to know
I really wish many of my friends would just know theirs
Imagine sketching and explaining something I've learnt to an auditory learner
It's a win-win for both sides
You spoke of "integrated learning" at 4:39 in the video
I didn't quite get that, pls can you explain
Hey! It's just a blanket term our professors use for other types of requirements (other than exams, quizzes, essays, etc.). Sometimes they'll make us do infographics detailing a certain condition, make a paper for a case analysis, or videos that will show the different steps of organizing a family meeting. Stuff like that!
Not a med student here( A computer engineer graduate ) but I still bought an iPad for the reason of learning new languages ( Spanish and German ). It is better for me to use different pens and highlighters using Notability and the search engine of it is way SUPERB. I love writing too because it is easier for me to remember things and mapped all the important details.
All in all, I don't regret buying an Ipad as I think of it as an investment in learning new knowledge. Thank you for sharing your experience !
Thank you for sharing yours as well Chris! I absolutely love the search feature especially because it can still recognize my handwriting. I'm notorious for really bad handwriting HAHA
iPad makes it easier to organize and keep files too! Synching notes to a cloud and accessing it whenever you need makes the studying experience a whole lot better imo. I mean, sure you can organize notes in a tidy portfolio, but you can’t carry it around. Nice vid + fire editing 🔥
Super agree!
Especially with Notability and Goodnotes, you can cmd+F handwriting pa?? Easier to find what I wrote down compared to flinging pages of paper HAHA TYTYTY
It’s the apple joke that got me clicking yhe subscribe button.
Thanks for this! Just finished my gap year after college and am about to take on my crazy journey to get that MD. Was debating to get one or not and this sealed the deal for me. Will buy one next week! My back’s too geriatric to carry big books na eh 😂😂
Wishing you all the best in your med journey Angel!!
Thank you for watching!!
Planning to buy an ipad air too when i get into medschool. 😄
Yooown! Hope you love it HAHA
yo the editing on this video? KINDA REALLY FIRE THO............
HEHEHE TY DOE??
Damn, on fire. GANDA, GALING. :P
Waw the sarcasm 😅
YES
"The most I can draw is probably stick Figures"
I know righttt!! Samee hereee
one main reason im considering buying an ipad is to save money on books bc they can be expensive & theyre heavy to carry around everyday
Plus…the med school books are so thick 😭 i cant HAHA
You mean, you'll buy the digital versions of the books to study in the Ipad?
@@edimarjunior9616 there are free digital books on the internet u can download on the ipad.
Hiiiiiii doc :)) thank you for the tips
Hi!! Thanks for watching hehe
Thanks for this video. Now I’m almost decided to get one even though I have laptop and desktop. I’m entering graduate school this year and I’m thinking if its practical to get one or not.
Ayyyeee, good luck and god bless Angela! Hehe thanks for watching the video
Hello! Can you help m? I already have a laptop and I am still indecisive on whether I should go for a new phone or an ipad. I still have my iphone 6 as my main phone but you know the problem of having an old phone is its own battery life, it doesn't last 30 mins of using it and it dies even faster when watching vids. I am in my last sem of my last year as a pre-med student. If you were in my place, should you stick with an old phone and go for ipad or go with the new phone and just wait til I enter med school for the ipad?
I subscribed just because your Filipino lol
What's the atlas app that you used in the video? , great tips, planning getting one
Thanks for this, very informative. Btw I'm torn between buying rn ( still in undergrad) or just after graduating? I'll probably pursue graduate school so I'll definitely buy it after graduation,,, but I'm thinking also of buying ipad pro/mini this time considering it will exponentially help me in studying, with all the accessibility and note taking. Your suggestions would be appreciated!
Hello!
For me, if you’re graduating this school year it’s better to wait until grad school! Personally, it takes a while for me to pick up on new ways to study, especially in the middle of the semester.
If you have a few years left of undergrad then yeah, you can go for it!
Sir i have a samsung 9 inch tablet with Samsung pen. Can i use it rather than buying iPad? Will it perform same function
Hi! You edited this vid using ipad?
how about for pre-med students po? Would you recommend it? btw, love the editing!!🙌🏻
Same!
my goodness relate na relate when you mentioned about feeling kinda anxious kapag mauubos na inks ng pens or highlighters!! i thought i was the only one 😭 anyways, is 256 GB enough? Yun lang kasi ang max capacity na inooffer ng ipad air (4th gen) and ipad (9th gen) - which are relatively cheaper than ipad pro of course. also, mas okay ba ipad air kaysa ipad?
Hello Jan! I think 256 GB is enough na! Actually rarely ako lumalampas ng 70GB pero usually I transfer files every semester para magkaspace.
Not sure about the difference between ipad air and ipad sorry :< siguro check which one is compatible with the apple pen just in case you want one!
anyone who has tried xiaomi pad 5? not sure if i would buy pad 5 or ipad 9
Hey Marco!
I'd like to ask if you think Anki is worth it. And also, what other alternatives can you use for Active Learning during med school?
Hi Alphonse!
In my opinion, it's worth it but it can take a lot of time to get used to especially if you're not used to flashcards. I really put my head into it dedicated time to use Anki and so far it's working for me. It's worth trying but if it just doesn't work don't force it.
I haven't a lot of alternative active learning methods to really recommend but one thing I tried is just simply writing a short summary of a paragraph/section I read from a book.
Ah alright!
Thank you very much for your input. I’m starting Med School rn, so I’m hoping to find a study method that suits me best. With that said, I’ll try out Anki. 😁
help please, I am incoming college student and I choose nursing. I was thinking what will be the best for blended learning (Face to face and home based learning) I was thinking if I get an laptop or ipad. Please answer me thank youuu
Hi! Personally, I’d go with a laptop first because it can do a lot more than the ipad. In my experience in college (though i took BS Bio), I got through college with just a laptop perfectly fine.
im using my ipad kuya as a study tool and gaming ang ganda talaga nya saka mas komportable ako dito
Oooo actually di ko pa nasubukan pang gaming ipad ko hehe sakto summer break namin soon try ko nga hehehe
hey thank you for the video!
my brother is planning to go to Med school so he will have to pass the entrance exam to get in
I want to buy him an iPad so that he can study for the exam but he is saying that he will get one when he needs it
I feel like he is saying that for me to save money but I strongly believe that if getting him an iPad will improve his studying for the entrance exam, it will be worth it
also, high school is online now so it will be worth it even if it’s solely for school work
what do you think about this issue?
Hello! Thanks for watching hehe let me try to answer each question, I assume they're separate no?
1. I think it's fair that your brother turned down the iPad. If he thinks he can live without it right now, that's fine! Personally, I know friends that don't have an ipad but still do better than me in school so it really depends on the student! Maybe you can offer it again after a while (or when there's a sale HAHA)
2. For high school, it depends with the school. I'm not familiar with other schools but a close relative in high school still has printed modules from their school so ipads aren't as needed. But even if the school is more technology-driven, I would recommend a laptop more because it's just more usable in general.
I hope I answered your questions! Ask away if you have more hehe
@@MarcoMallillin wow thank you so much for the answer!
yeah my bro has the M1 Macbook Air so he will be fine ig
thanks!
No problem! Glad to help
Which i pad do u suggest
Hi Kuya Marco! I have a desktop with a writing pad and stylus. However, I am torn between choosing an iPad Pro or Macbook Pro because I cannot carry my desktop around, obviously. What do you think should I purchase esp. the course that I'll be getting in college is Pharmacy and I love writing lecture notes? Do you think I should just go for the Macbook and just use my writing pad and stylus with it? Thank you lots!
Hi Cassandra!
I think the decision will depend on how much you like working far from your desktop! Personally, I never bring my laptop anywhere outside the house as much anymore. I actually made it into a desktop set up because I find that most of what I do, I can do on an iPad already. I write more than I type so for me, the ipad with the apple pencil is a better fit.
It really depends on what your use case will be so it's hard to say! Haha but since you have a desktop already, maybe an ipad would be better suited for you? Let me know what you think! Haha
HI Marco this is a very good video, I was looking for it.Please answer my query as I am going to medical college insha allah soon and if i should buy iPad Pro 12.9 with magic keyboard or iPad 8 with macbook air m1.Is 32 gb of space is enough for note taking and related work.should i wait for ipad 9. what are your picks for me for my medical college as i am so confused. lots of love from India.At last i wanna say please make a video on iPad buying guide 2021.
Hello! There’s a lot to unpack but let’s give it a shot! Haha
1. I think it depends on what you have right now! If you have a laptop already, i think ipad pro 12.9 is a good option. You can go 11 inches or an older model since it’s less expensive. If not, I’d choose the 2nd option! But that’s just my preference of course! Back in college, I only bring my ipad to school and leave my laptop at home Haha
2. When it comes to disk space, I think 32 gb is enough for note-taking if you regularly clear space for it and you will not use much apps! If there’s a 64 gb option, try to look into it because based on my experience I never go beyond 50gb on my ipad.
Hope this helps! If you have more questions, let me know!
@@MarcoMallillin thankyou bro for your suggestions. i have a very old windows laptop which is not good for work, just ok for browsing web only. do this laptop will survive in college or i should buy macbook.
is ipad 8 be enough for all medical notes and work or should i extend my budget for air and pro
Hello again!
Hmmm if the laptop is really unusable, for me it’s okay for you to get a new laptop first before deciding on getting an ipad. In general, I think a laptop has more uses than an ipad. Based on what I’ve read, the Macbook Air is a good option if it’s only for school!
I asked my friends and they said that the ipad 8 is just okay for school. The ipad air might be better if you really plan on using the ipad fully.
@@MarcoMallillin you said you never go beyond 50GB on your ipad? Is it still true after few months of using it? What do you use your ipad mostly? Is 64 gb good enough storage?
Hi Jenny, I just checked and oops! I’m currently at 54Gb but this is at the peak of my current module, which has 4 submodules. After this module, I’ll be clearing it again so it’ll save some space.
If it’s purely PDF files for school I think it’s enough. A majority of the 54Gb is taken up by my Anki app (it has 11gb). If you don’t use anki, I’m sure it’s enough.
I already have a good desktop at home that i use all the time but I’m torn between buying an ipad and a macbook. Do med students always use their laptops at school? I don’t study out so I don’t know if I need one or not :c
Hello Luna!
If I can use myself as an example, ever since I got an ipad I started leaving my laptop at home! I just made sure the apps I used would be able to sync to the iCloud or to a google drive so whatever I do in either device, I can continue in another.
I'm not a big fan of studying out too (and i can't go out right now because,,,COVID) but in college if I was gonna kill time, using the ipad was enough to study with.
Back when there were still on-site classes, people would just bring their ipads!
@@MarcoMallillin Oh gosh, thanks for replying! Kinda needed that push hehe.
Anytime! Thanks for watching 😄
Hi, I am planning to get the iPad Mini 2021 with 2nd Gen apple pencil Will it greatly help with my transes and Digital books because it light and small to carry around, it maybe useful i think for clerkship? 2nd Year Med student here.
Hello! I think it will help with reading naman and it's super portable pa. I read a lot on my ipad too hehe mine is the ipad pro 2018 11-inch model.
My concern would be the screen space lang though, 8.3 inches no? if you don't mind the size then I think it's a good choice too.
@@MarcoMallillin Yeah my choice before was iPad Pro 11 inch but seeing iPad Air transitioning with latest technology, and finally to iPad Mini it is worth to have one since my Macbook is my main mobile device just wanted an iPad that is light and easy to carry without the bulk of it, I tried using an old iPad Air it is not comfortable for me
Man, I’m super jealous HAHA i bet less bulky pa yung ipad mini. Do let me know how it goes when you get it! I’d love to hear what you think about it
I got a question I will be joining med school in 3 years from now I want to know if a tablet is okay for med school? By tablet I mean like xiaomi pad 5?
Hi! slr busy week 😩
I’m not familiar with xiaomi pad 5 but i think tablets are okay. It’s definitely not a hard /need/ because you can do a lot with a laptop/computer but if you do get it, I’m pretty sure it will be useful
I used to use my iPad for everything until I started using Anki and Quizlet. Since then, majority of my workflow went to my laptop
yo same though! I don't even use my ipad for Anki, i only use the mobile app on my phone. Mostly reading and annotating lang for the ipad for me and the occasional writing if i'm out of the house since I don't bring my laptop out anymore.
I'm having a hard time lol about getting a macbook or a ipad for 1st year dental school
I think it depends on what you already have and what you'll use it for! Hehe
What app do you use for highlighting and writing on PDF files?
Hello! I mainly use Notability for school hehe
@@MarcoMallillin Thanks for responding! I'll defo give that a try :)
Of course! Also check out goodnotes, I don’t use it much but some of my friends swear by it so 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ haha good luck!
Now I’m going to medical school.
I just have an iPhone 12 Pro Max, my windows laptop died after just a year and a half even though it was a pretty good Lenovo legion laptop (Lenovo sucks). Anyways I’m now looking for an apple device for my medical school and basic workflow for my life because I’m also thinking of starting an online business.
Now I can afford up to 1400$ for this device and nothing more. So what is that best option for me at this price point? And iPad Pro or MacBook Pro 13 or a MacBook Air?
Hi! Given your situation, I think a Macbook Pro would be better. I don't know what the online business will be so if it's easier on the specs you can opt for the air but if it's heavy work, the pro might be the better option.
@@MarcoMallillin thank you so much!
Hi what ipad do you own?
Hi! I got the ipad pro 11” 2018 model!
Is 64gb enough for note taking and saving book pdf’s for 6 years of med school
Hello! For me I think it is enough! so far in my 2 years in medical school, I haven't gone beyond 60gb but that is because I organize my files every semester.
@@MarcoMallillin do you delete files when reorganizing?
Hi Esther! Usually I back up my files for the sem first then delete them. I only keep files like books and other files for i might need for comprehensive exams.
@@MarcoMallillin won’t that make your iCloud storage a bit full? Also I just got the same iPad as yours 🥰
@@MarcoMallillin also how much gig of iCloud do you use? I just bought the 200 gig for my undergraduate years
Bro what's the size of storage in your ipad?
Hello! I have 256GB on my ipad hehe
Mag live ka nalang kuya Doc? Upang mag ask kami sayo
Haha i’ll see di ko masyado vibe live stuff pero i’ll try
Can you suggest good apps for ipad? :)
Hi Christian, is there a specific use you’re looking into? Like editing, journaling, etc?
On the top of my head, I would vouch for - note-taking: Notability or Goodnotes 5, either is fine really
- editing: Lightroom and Lumafusion for photos and videos, respectively
- general productivity: google apps! Our school email has unlimited storage so i have all apps for it on my ipad. Super convenient since it’s super easy to access on both laptop browser and ipad!
@@MarcoMallillin thank you! :)
Me: Do I need an ipad?
Them: Nope.
*proceeds to buy an ipad 😂
Lemme iron your shirt like a pro lol
Same here bro
hindi rin naman ako ma gamit ng laptop at hindi naman ako sobrang productive average lang
lol para sakin papel at pencil or libro ansakit sa mata habang tumatagal sa screen lalong lumalabo mata ko
haha true wala pa rin tatalo sa paper and pencil! Hassle lang sa libro ayaw ko yung naghahighlight hahaha magiging coloring book sa akin yan!
the joke was the highlight of this video, me thinks🧍🏻♀️
ty aysha i take pride in trying not to be boring