10 Best Free Study apps For MBBS Students ( Save 10+ hours/week)

 Here are some of the **best free study apps for MBBS students** to enhance learning, organization, and clinical skills:

1. Anki (Flashcards & Spaced Repetition)  

- Uses AI-driven spaced repetition to optimize memorization of complex topics like anatomy, pharmacology, and pathology.  

- Free on Android/Windows; paid ($35) on iOS.  

- Supports custom decks and shared decks from peers .  

2. Geeky Medics (Clinical Skills & OSCE Prep)  

- Free OSCE guides, video demonstrations, and checklists for clinical exams (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, neurology).  

- Includes interactive quizzes and timers for self-assessment .  

3. MedNotes (Comprehensive Medical Notes)  

- Free app with 1,500+ notes, histology slides, cadaveric images, and question papers for 1st/2nd-year MBBS subjects.  

- Covers anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and more .  

4. MDCalc (Medical Calculators & Clinical Tools)  

- Free evidence-based calculators for risk scores, drug dosing, and diagnostics (e.g., BMI, CHADS₂).  

- Useful during rotations and exam

5. Brainscape (Smart Flashcards)

- Free tier offers spaced repetition flashcards for anatomy, pharmacology, and USMLE prep.  

- Color-coded decks and collaborative learning features .  

6. Medscape (Medical Reference & News)  

- Free drug database, disease summaries, and CME tools.  

- Updates on FDA approvals and clinical guidelines .  

7. Remember the Milk (Task Management)  

- Free planner app to organize study schedules, deadlines, and rotations with reminders via email/SMS .  

8. Obsidian (Note-Taking & Knowledge Mapping)  

- Free Markdown-based app to link notes (e.g., connecting "hypertension" to "renal physiology").  

- Syncs via iCloud/Google Drive .  

9. Human Anatomy Atlas (3D Anatomy)  

- Limited free content; offers detailed 3D models and quizzes. Paid version ($24.99) recommended for depth .  

10. Firstline (Antibiotic Guidelines)  

- Free evidence-based antibiotic reference for clinical decision-making .  

Bonus AI Tools (Free Features):  

- **ChatLabs**: Summarizes medical texts and simulates clinical cases .  📚📚📚📚

- **MACg**: AI-powered PubMed research assistant (free tier available) .  

Tip: Some apps (e.g., UpToDate) require institutional access. For anatomy, Essential Anatomy 5 ($15) is a cost-effective alternative to pricier 3D apps .  

For more details, explore the sources: [Capsule](https://www.capsule.ac.uk/blog/top-20-must-have-apps-for-medical-students-in-2021) , [Pulse of Medicine](https://pulseofmedicine.com/the-best-apps-for-medical-students/) , or [MedNotes](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.mednotes.