In this podcast, I address very practical tips and principles for reading/listening to information and retaining it for future use on exams and other personal situations. Audio Download
OSA is commonly tested on the USMLE exams. But they also love using this as a topic to hit a bunch of other concepts that people do not think about. In this podcast, I address these concepts and also make a solid effort to help you understand the material. Audio Download
While this may be a rapid review podcast, I spend the entire time discussing different receptors and how they are integrated from a pharmacology and pathology perspective specifically for Step 2/3. The USMLEs now focus quite well on some basic science concepts from Step 1 directly on the Step 2CK/3 exams. This podcast addresses a … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 509: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 111 (MUST LISTEN for Step 2/3)...
In this podcast, I conclude our deep dive into sickle cell disease. I make tons of integrations in this as well and discuss many of the complications associated with sickle cell disease by using vignettes. See you in the next episode. Audio Download
Sickle cell disease is easily a multisystems processes and disorders topic on the USMLEs. It can be tested in a myriad of ways and our friends at the NBMEs have a unique way of extending this concept to so many other disciplines. The goal of this podcast is to help you understand sickle cell disease … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 507: The Clutch Sickle Cell Disease Podcast (for Step 1-3) Part 1...
There are a series of spinal cord disorders that are not addressed in many review resources but have an uncanny ability to show up on all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I collate these disorders together, discuss their classic presentations, emphasize differences between them, and also try to explain relevant pathophysiology where necessary. I … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 506: Weird But HY Spinal Cord Disorders (for Step 1-3)...
In this podcast, I delve deep into specific reasons why people perform poorly on their USMLE exams. I obviously don’t know it all but I encourage you to keep an open mind and see how some of this information may apply to you. This podcast applies to almost any exam as well. Audio Download
This podcast is technically part of the rapid review series for Step 2/3. But there’s a twist here. I spend time discussing concepts, explaining pathophysiology, and showing integrations. But beyond this, I spend a decent amount of time talking about thought processes you should have if you plan to be successful with taking the newer … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 504: A Super HY Discussion of Some USMLE Concepts + Testing Considerations (Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 110)...
LFTs show up in one way or the other on practically every USMLE exam. In this podcast, I lay a solid foundation and use numerous vignettes and conceptual integrations to help you understand the material. This should help tremendously with these questions on test day. I delve into some concepts that are not found in … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 503: LFTs and The USMLEs...
In this podcast, I discuss a host of high yield material from many disciplines that show up on the USMLEs. I also spend time on some basic science details revolving around the immune system that are Step 2/3 worthy. I end with a life lesson on “moving on”. Audio Download
This podcast addresses common sense advice that will set you up beautifully for the future if followed. I go year by year and discuss every level of medical school and residency. I end with some specific advice that applies to pretty much anyone in medicine. Listen now, listen early, and start applying. Audio Download
Since this is the 500th episode, I decided to make a super HY review that will benefit any USMLE or COMLEX test taker (Step 1-3 or COMLEX 1-3). I spend tons of time on cardiac pressures and make lots of integrations across multiple disciplines. Thank you for your support so far with the website and … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 500: USMLE Rapid Review Series 108 (For Step 1-3)...
In this podcast, I discuss 7 more principles that should assist tremendously in helping you get the very best from your dedicated period. Listen to Ep 498 first and then move on to this if you’re planning out your dedicated period or are in your dedicated period and struggling. Audio Download
A major determinant of your performance on the USMLE exams lies in how your dedicated period is constructed. In this podcast, I begin a deep dive into very practical principles that can help with properly structuring your dedicated period. I will continue this discussion in Ep 499. Definitely worthwhile if you are going to have … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 498: The Successful Dedicated Period (Part 1)...
Residency can be a blissful experience. For others, it can be an intensely painful experience. How residency turns out largely depends on you. In this podcast, I examine principles that on application will make residency (and medical school) a much more rewarding experience. Audio Download
Understanding the hemodynamic consequences and cardiovascular parameters in aortic regurgitation is a tough pill to swallow for many people. In this short podcast, I address this question and also make common NBME integrations with this topic (like cardiac output, pulse pressures, systemic pressures, renin-angiotensin-system, etc). I explain all the pathophysiology step by step so you … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 496: Aortic regurgitation and some USMLE integrations...
In this podcast, I go over a plethora of HY concepts with a huge focus on cirrhosis and it’s multiple integrations. I also spend some time giving a bird’s eye view into how the USMLEs love to test information these days. Audio Download
Thalassemias are very frequently tested on the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I help you understand everything about thalassemias so you’re not stuck mindlessly memorizing details. Definitely helpful for Step 1-3. I also discuss a bunch of mechanistic things that may help you understand some concepts in cardiology. Audio Download
Infertility is tested heavily on Step 1-3. This short but floridly HY podcast addresses it from so many dimensions that are utilized on the USMLEs. Make sure you listen to this before your test. Audio Download
Joint infections are tested very frequently on all the USMLE exams. What do you need to know? This podcast addresses this specific question. Audio Download
In this HY podcast, I discuss a host of oncologic problems and how they are tested on the USMLEs. I discuss classic presentations and NOVEL presentations that are not always present in many resources. I end with a life lesson on doing things at the right time. Audio Download
When do I get a TEE instead of a TTE is an age old question asked by many medical students while being heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. In this short podcast, I examine exactly what you need to know to get those pesky questions right. I also end with a short life lesson … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 490: The Clutch TEE Podcast
This podcast is incredibly HY. The esophagus is very heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I discuss the overwhelming majority of what you need to know for your exams by using scenarios, explaining pathophysiology, and making tons of integrations. Certainly worth your while before you take your test. Audio Download
In this podcast, we continue our rapid review series by taking some paraneoplastic syndromes and discussing some heavy derivative information on the different ways they could be tested. Audio Download
In this ultra HY podcast, I discuss a host of genetic concepts, OBGYN concepts, and heme concepts that are routinely tested on Step 2/3. Audio Download
In this short podcast, I go over some weird nuances with mitral/aortic disorders. I spend quite a bit of time discussing management and “pertinent arrows” related to these issues that could give people trouble on exams. Audio Download
In this short but HY podcast, I give some very good tips acquired from years of experience on how to interview and do it very well. This is intended for premeds interviewing for medical school, medical students interviewing for residency, and residents interviewing for fellowships. Audio Download
In this series, I will be discussing pharmacology purely from a Step 2 and 3 perspective. For those studying for Step 1, use the Step 1 specific pharmacology podcasts I have. In this series, we start off discussing the drugs used for the primary control of pain like acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and opioids and the diverse … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 484: Step 2 and 3 Drugs Series 1 (Pain Control)...
In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for Step 2/3 by discussing a bunch of infectious disease vignettes that are not often discussed by routinely show up on the USMLEs. I also discuss a host of other topics and some prudent testing considerations. Audio Download
In this extremely HY podcast, I take a deep dive into exploring insulin and the many different ways it could be tested on the USMLE exams. Everything in this podcast is HY for Step 1. There’s also a few HY items here for individuals taking Step 2/3. Please listen to this if you can. Audio … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 482: The Floridly HY Insulin Podcast (for Step 1, but helpful for Step 2/3)...
