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Understanding AnKing Tags such as NBME tags, UWORLD, Pathoma

Discover what AnKing tags mean and how to use them effectively in your medical studies. Learn to navigate this powerful Anki deck like a pro!

Understanding AnKing Tags such as NBME tags, UWORLD, Pathoma

Visual organization of AnKing tags helps streamline medical studying

What Are AnKing Tags and Why Do They Matter?

AnKing tags are sophisticated organizational tools within the popular medical education Anki deck that help students:

  • Track learning resources (Sketchy, Pathoma, First Aid)
  • Identify card status (complete, in-progress, duplicates)
  • Manage study priorities
  • Customize learning paths

Understanding these tags is crucial for maximizing your study efficiency. Let's break down their meaning and practical applications.


Key Tag Categories Explained

Status Indicators

Visual guide to AnKing tag status symbols

  • White Check Mark: Complete tags (fully organized)
  • 🚧 Construction: Actively being worked on
  • 🐌 Snail: Slow progress (needs volunteers)
  • 💰 Money Mouth: Partner resources with discounts

Core Deck Tags

#AK_Original_Decks

  • Merges content from Zanki, Lolnotacop, and Dorian decks
  • Removed duplicate subdecks for cleaner organization
  • Superior tagging system compared to original versions

#AK_Step1_v12

Step 1 Tags Example

TagPurpose
!DELETE(Duplicate)Safe-to-delete merged cards
#FirstAidMatches 2021 edition content
#PathomaDr. Sattar's pathology lectures
^FormulaMath/equation-focused cards

Image of delete tag

#AK_Step2_v12

  • Shelf exam organization tags
  • Rotation-specific resources
  • UWorld question integration

#AK_Step3_v12

  • Builds on Step 1/2 foundations
  • Focuses on clinical application
  • Integrated with OnlineMedEd content

Essential Tagging Systems Breakdown

Resource-Based Tags

TagStatusResource Link
#B&BBoards & Beyond
#SketchyMicro🚧Sketchy Medical
#OME🚧💰Online MedEd

Special Function Tags

  • ^HighYield: Curated priority cards (post-Step 1 P/F)
  • SkinOfColor: Diverse clinical presentations
  • ^One_by_one: Sequential cloze reveal cards

Pro Tips for Tag Mastery

  1. Duplicate Management

    tag:'!DELETE(Duplicate)' is:new

Use this search to safely remove merged cards

  1. Rotation-Specific Studying

tag:#Resources_by_rotation AND tag:Surgery Focus on surgical rotation materials

  1. Image Tracking

^Missing_image: Needs visual aid

physeo_image_update: Updated media

  1. Practice Test Integration

tag:#NBME120 OR tag:#UWSA1 Focus on exam-specific content

Common Tag Challenges & Solutions

Problem: Overwhelming number of tags Solution: Use hierarchical browsing in Anki's tag panel

Problem: Conflicting resource tags Solution: Prioritize ✅ complete tags first

Problem: Outdated retired content Solution: Check ##_Retired_Lessons before deleting

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