1. Become interested in what you're learning. We're all better remembering what interests us. Few people, for example, have a difficult time remembering the names of people they find attractive. If you're not intrinsically interested in what you're learning or trying to remember, you must find a way to become so. I have to admit I wasn't so good at this in medical school—the Krebs cycle (I provide the link only to prove how immensely boring it is) just didn't excite me or relate to anything I found even remotely exciting.