Hey everyone! I'm currently a medical student using ChatGPT Plus predominantly to make sense of complex topics, summarize lecture content, and organize my notes. I'm curious if there are any other AI tools that could be even more effective or tailored for med students specifically. I'm on the lookout for tools that can:
- Help clarify difficult medical concepts
- Summarize lectures, textbooks, or lengthy PDFs
- Assist in finding and interpreting scientific papers
- Support me in writing study materials or academic papers
- Integrate well into my note-taking or study workflows
If you've discovered any apps, tools, or plugins that you've found helpful in medical school or related fields, I'd really appreciate your insights. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
5 Answers
You should check out NotebookLM. It lets you upload or find relevant literature online and then chat with it. If you have the Gemini Pro version, you can use it with up to 300 sources, which is super handy for research!
I heard about Gemini Pro being available for free for students. That's a game-changer!
I've tried Gemini LearnLM and found the structure really helpful for learning concepts. You might want to give it a spin!
If you're dealing with lengthy documents, Flash-Card.ai might be what you need. It helps you create flashcards from longer PDFs, making it easier to track your studies and dive deep into the material.
I’ve tried it too, but sometimes with more complex topics, it can get a bit off. Thanks for the tip!
OpenEvidence is fantastic for medical queries and it sources answers straight from medical papers. It was created by the New England Journal of Medicine, so it's definitely credible. Just keep in mind it might sometimes be busy and not load responses right away.
I love OpenEvidence too! It really helps me compare studies that can be hard to find in the sea of PubMed.
For more in-depth writing and research, Gemini 2.5 Pro is worth a shot. You can use the free version with some limitations, but it’s great for deeper research.
I had no idea about all the features! I'm definitely interested in trying the interactive podcast feature you mentioned.