Here’s a draft of content for a resource titled “List of SketchyPharm Videos” (organized by body system / topic, as the series is commonly structured). You can use this for a study guide, blog post, or reference sheet.
3. Curriculum Analysis 3.1 The "Symbol-to-Mechanism" Correlation The paper analyzes the consistency of symbols across the Sketchy library. For example, the symbol for Staphylococcus aureus (a staff of grapes) appears in antimicrobial videos (Vancomycin) and infectious disease videos. This cross-referencing reinforces connections between microbiology and pharmacology, breaking down the silos of medical education. list of sketchy pharm videos
| Unit | Major Topics | Sketchy Symbols/Motifs (Examples) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Autonomic Nervous System | Cholinergics, Anticholinergics, Adrenergics, Sympathoplegics | The Picnic (Cholinergics), The Old Car (Anticholinergics), The Fighter Pilot (Adrenergics). | | Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Alzheimer’s Drugs, Myasthenia Gravis, Toxicology | The Apple (Alzheimer's), The Falling Angel (Myasthenia). | | Antimicrobials | Cell Wall Inhibitors: Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Vanc.Protein Synthesis: Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, Tetracyclines.DNA/RNA: Fluoroquinolones, Metronidazole.Antifungals/Antivirals: Azoles, HIV meds. | The Bread Stick (Penicillins), The Scepter (Cephalosporins), The Hanging Man (Aminoglycosides), The Cape (Macrolides), The Z-Pack (Azoles). | | Cardiovascular | Antihypertensives, Antianginals, Heart Failure, Antiarrhythmics, Lipid-Lowering. | The Waterfall (Diuretics), The Broken Heart (Heart Failure), The Guitar (Antiarrhythmics), The Chariot (Statin)." | | CNS Pharmacology | Sedative/Hypnotics, Anticonvulsants, Anesthetics, Opioids, Parkinson’s, Antipsychotics, Antidepressants. | The Dice (Sedatives), The Sword in the Stone (Opioids), The Tennis Court (Parkinson's), The Toga Party (Antipsychotics), The Puppy (Antidepressants). | | Endocrine | Diabetes (Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemics), Thyroid, Steroids, Osteoporosis drugs. | The Cake (Diabetes), The Volcano (Thyroid), The Muscle Man (Steroids), The Broken Bone (Osteoporosis). | | Pulmonary | Asthma/COPD (Bronchodilators, Steroids), Antihistamines, Antitussives. | The Puffer Fish (Asthma), The Rose (Antihistamines). | | GI Pharmacology | PUD/GRED (PPIs, H2 Blockers), Antimotility agents, Laxatives. | The Pizza (PUD), The Fire (PPIs). | | Chemotherapy & Immunology | Cell Cycle Spec/Nonspecific, Signal Transduction Inhibitors, Immunosuppressants. | The Grim Reaper (Chemo), The Stop Sign (Cell Cycle arrest), The Fence (Immunosuppressants). | | Toxicology | Antidotes, Heavy Metal Poisoning. | The Vampire (Atropine/Antidotes), The Roman Column (Lead). | Here’s a draft of content for a resource
Cell Wall Inhibitors: Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Vancomycin, Daptomycin. Curriculum Analysis 3
As a medical student, pharmacology can be a daunting subject to tackle. The sheer volume of information, complex drug interactions, and ever-changing landscape of pharmaceuticals can make it challenging to stay on top of your game. That's where Sketchy Pharm comes in – a popular online resource that uses humor, animation, and storytelling to make pharmacology more engaging and memorable.