Reduce distractions and interference around you. Find a quiet, comfortable place, such as a room in your house or the library. Turn off noise-makers, such as the television or music player.
Read about each pathology term you need to remember. Highlight key concepts in the book, as you read or make notes on a piece of paper.
Write the terms down on a separate piece of paper. Include detailed and accurate definitions, in your own words, that you can easily understand. It helps if you create associations, which is linking a new term with something you are familiar with. For example, you can link the pathology of cancer to someone you know who has suffered from the disease.
Draw pictures or diagrams beside your notes. Make a connection between the pictures and your written work, such as drawing a multiplying cell for cancer.
Make flashcards using the index cards. Write the name of the term on one side of the index card and write the definition of that term on the other side. Repeat this process with all the terms you have to remember.
Practice the flashcards by reading the term and trying to guess the definition, without looking at the answer. Reverse this process by reading the definition and trying to guess the term. Have a friend or family member help you practice with the flashcards.
Study your notes and diagrams as often as you can. Practice the flashcards, until you have memorized the terms.