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Mike Estep · 05-23-2007, 04:00 AM

Angelwings,

The info that Mark Lapierre links to (thanks Mark) is relevant and may prove useful.

The particular material you are describing is abstract and would require the use of the substitution method I mentioned in my previous post. This means using something that sounds similar to the actual material you want to memorize to provide you with concrete mental objects.

For Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) you could imagine the following objects: Lemon, ball, melons, and office. Then connect this as a story: The lemon throws a ball that splatters melons all over the office. All of your abstract pharmacy terms can be memorized in this fashion.

There is a book that uses substitution in this manner including pictures called...

The Phunny Pharm: The Ultimate Pharmacology Study (isbn 1560531142)

From what I've read on the internet, this book seems to be very popular and hard to find. The book retails for around $20 US and I've seen some sites trying to gouge people for used versions at 5-10 times that amount. You might be able to check it out at a local library.

I would not discontinue your repetition of writing and speaking the materials. Those are good tools for memory as well.

You might also contact fellow forum member Michael Tipper for some suggestions. He came in second place at the World Memory Championships. He has also written books, given lectures, and had TV appearances on mnemonics. Therefore, he is an international leading authority on the subject.

Hope this helps,
Mike

05-23-2007, 04:00 AM	#39 (permalink)
Mike Estep Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 47	Angelwings, The info that Mark Lapierre links to (thanks Mark) is relevant and may prove useful. The particular material you are describing is abstract and would require the use of the substitution method I mentioned in my previous post. This means using something that sounds similar to the actual material you want to memorize to provide you with concrete mental objects. For Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) you could imagine the following objects: Lemon, ball, melons, and office. Then connect this as a story: The lemon throws a ball that splatters melons all over the office. All of your abstract pharmacy terms can be memorized in this fashion. There is a book that uses substitution in this manner including pictures called... The Phunny Pharm: The Ultimate Pharmacology Study (isbn 1560531142) From what I've read on the internet, this book seems to be very popular and hard to find. The book retails for around $20 US and I've seen some sites trying to gouge people for used versions at 5-10 times that amount. You might be able to check it out at a local library. I would not discontinue your repetition of writing and speaking the materials. Those are good tools for memory as well. You might also contact fellow forum member Michael Tipper for some suggestions. He came in second place at the World Memory Championships. He has also written books, given lectures, and had TV appearances on mnemonics. Therefore, he is an international leading authority on the subject. Hope this helps, Mike Last edited by Mike Estep; 05-23-2007 at 08:41 PM.