Sketchy Micro Videos List- May 2026

Sketchy Micro course is a visual learning tool used by medical students to memorize microbiology through "sketches" or memory palaces. The curriculum is divided into five main categories, covering approximately 100+ videos with a total runtime of roughly 14–17 hours

Supplement: Pair these videos with the First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 text for the most effective retention. Sketchy Micro Videos List-

Gram-Negative Cocci

DNA Viruses

The bacterial unit is the most extensive, covering common pathogens tested on the USMLE Step 1. Sketchy Micro course is a visual learning tool

  1. Pass 1 (Watch): Watch the video. Do not take notes. Just look at the picture.
  2. Pass 2 (Anki): Within 24 hours, unsuspend the AnKing cards for that specific video. The cards will ask you to name the "symbols."
  3. Pass 3 (Quiz): Use the list above. Cover the "Key Organisms" column. Look at the Title. Can you name three unique features of Klebsiella without looking? If not, re-watch video #15.1.

Time Efficiency: Watching a 10-minute cartoon is often "25x easier" to remember than a traditional lecture. Many students speed up the videos to 2x, allowing them to cover an entire section of microbiology in just a few days. Pass 1 (Watch): Watch the video