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Turn your medical lectures into an Anki deck with AI

Upload lecture slides, PDFs or notes and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to study in the browser or export to Anki.

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Why build your own medical Anki deck

Prebuilt decks cover broad topics, but they rarely match the exact lectures and wording your course uses. DeckOwl takes your own slides or notes and produces a medical Anki deck you can study in the browser, with spaced repetition built in.

  • Cards drawn only from your uploaded material
  • Spaced repetition scheduling for long-term recall
  • Quizzes with explanations to test what the cards miss
  • Anki and CSV export on the Plus plan
Example medical flashcards for an Anki deck
What is the mechanism of action of metformin?It decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues.
Which cranial nerve controls the lateral rectus muscle?Cranial nerve VI, the abducens nerve, because the lateral rectus is its only target.
What are the three classic signs of Cushing triad?Hypertension, bradycardia and irregular respirations, which together suggest raised intracranial pressure.
What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?Intramuscular epinephrine, usually in the anterolateral thigh, followed by fluids and monitoring.
Which electrolyte abnormality is most associated with peaked T waves?Hyperkalemia, which also tends to cause a widened QRS on the ECG when severe.
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Built from your material

Upload lecture PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or photos of textbook pages, and get cards drawn from that exact content.

Spaced repetition

Cards are scheduled for review so you revisit weak facts before you forget them.

Anki export on Plus

The Plus plan exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV files.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, PPTX, DOCX, text file or photo of a page.

Generate the cards

DeckOwl drafts flashcards from the material you provided, and you can review them before studying.

Study or export

Review in the browser on the free plan, or export the deck to Anki on Plus.

Upload a PDF of your pathophysiology notes, a PPTX from lecture, or a photo of a textbook page, then check the cards before you start. Plus exports the finished deck to Anki so you can keep studying in the app you already use.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I just download a ready-made medical Anki deck instead?

Shared decks can work for general review, but they may not match your course's lectures and wording. DeckOwl builds a deck from your own material, and the Plus plan exports it to Anki.

How many flashcards should I make for a medical topic?

Aim for one fact per card, so a dense lecture may produce many short cards rather than a few long ones. Start with the sections your exam covers most heavily.

Does DeckOwl export to Anki?

Yes, on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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