25 English‑language YouTube channels that medical students need

 

Below is a hand‑picked set of 25 English‑language YouTube channels that medical students consistently rate as the most useful in 2025. They span the full spectrum of pre‑clinical science, board‑exam prep, clinical skills and day‑to‑day study advice, so you can mix and match whatever fills the gaps in your current study plan.

#	Channel	Why it’s worth your time
1	Osmosis from Elsevier	Animated, concept‑driven videos, USMLE/NCLEX playlists, and rapid reviews. YouTube
2	Ninja Nerd	Chalk‑talk style, system‑based deep dives with pathophys, pharm and clinical correlations. YouTube
3	Armando Hasudungan	Famous hand‑drawn illustrations that make complex mechanisms memorable. YouTube
4	MedCram	High‑yield board review + timely clinical topics, all taught “clearly” in 15–20 min chunks. YouTube
5	Dr Najeeb Lectures	Classic long‑form whiteboard lectures that build first‑principles understanding. YouTube
6	Khan Academy Medicine	Free, concise pathophysiology & physiology series backed by the Khan pedigree. YouTube
7	Geeky Medics	Go‑to OSCE & clinical‑skills demos (history, exam, procedures) plus question banks. YouTube
8	Zero To Finals	Bite‑size disease reviews, guideline‑level management and handy “exam cheat” mnemonics. YouTube
9	Lecturio Medical	Structured Step/MLA playlists + in‑video quiz questions to test recall instantly. YouTube
10	Picmonic	Cartoon mnemonics that turn pharm & micro facts into recall‑friendly stories. YouTube
11	Boards & Beyond	System‑based USMLE Step‑style explanations with matching Q‑bank walkthroughs. YouTube
12	Sketchy (Sketchy Learning)	Legendary visual stories for micro, pharm & path that stick till exam day. YouTube
13	AnatomyZone	3‑D cadaveric models and clear narration—the closest thing to a guided dissection demo. YouTube
14	Kenhub	Short quizzes + atlas‑style videos that are perfect for daily anatomy spaced‑repetition. YouTube
15	Strong Medicine	Stanford internist Eric Strong teaches EBM, physio and polished “Strong Exam” skills. YouTube
16	Medicosis Perfectionalis	Play‑by‑play pathophysiology playlists (cardio, neuro, renal, etc.) with board pearls. YouTube
17	Crash Course: Anatomy & Physiology	Hank Green’s energetic 47‑episode series for rock‑solid A&P foundations. YouTube
18	Interactive Biology	Physiology concepts broken down with demos; great when you need a quick refresher. YouTube
19	Medlife Crisis	Cardiologist Dr Rohin Francis blends humour with evidence‑heavy clinical discussions. YouTube
20	Dr Karan (Dr Karan Rajan)	NHS surgeon debunks medical myths and shares anatomy/clinical nuggets in shorts. YouTube
21	Dr Hope’s Sick Notes	Real‑life junior‑doctor vlogs + case explanations—helpful for clinical‑years mindset. YouTube
22	Ali Abdaal	Former Cambridge doctor on study techniques, spaced repetition, productivity & wellbeing. YouTube
23	AMBOSS	Mini‑lectures that mirror the integrated AMBOSS library/Q‑bank you may already use. YouTube
24	Drbeen Medical Lectures	Concise immunology, path and critical‑care explainers ideal for shelf review. YouTube
25	The MD Journey	Peer‑level tips, motivation and time‑management hacks from a current resident. YouTube

How to use this list

• Match the channel to the task. Need a 10‑min rapid review? Hit Picmonic or MedCram. Struggling with path basics? Armando or Dr Najeeb will walk you through slowly.

• Layer resources. Start with a broad overview (Crash Course or Khan Academy), reinforce with Osmosis animation, then test with Lecturio or AMBOSS questions.

• Create a playlist workflow. Many students queue three videos on the same topic—e.g., Ninja Nerd Acid‑Base → MedCram ABG Interpretation → Picmonic Mnemonic—to hit the concept from different angles.

• Don’t binge‑watch passively. Pause to label diagrams, recite mechanisms aloud, or answer end‑screen questions so the learning sticks.

Happy studying, and may your watch‑history become the ultimate spaced‑repetition deck!