The Effectiveness of Spaced Repetition in Medical Education: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Key Points

• Spaced repetition significantly enhances long-term performance in medical education, indicating its effectiveness as a study method.
• The review analyzed multiple educational interventions, highlighting a notable improvement in retention rates.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis utilized comprehensive literature searches to evaluate educational methods.
• Further research is required to optimize spaced repetition interventions and understand their impact on continuing education.

Abstract