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InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast: Question Reviews for the USMLE, COMLEX, and Medical School

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The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast: Question Dissections for the USMLE, COMLEX, and Medical School is a free, high-yield, on-the-go resource for medical students preparing for their board exams. With support from the likes of Osmosis, OnlineMedEd, Lecturio, MedSchoolCoach, Kaplan Medical and more, we're covering all the high-yield topics you're likely to see on a board exam. The Step 1 Study Smarter Series includes content covering biochemistry, behavioral sciences, cardiology, pharmacology, microbiology, renal and more. The Step 2 Study Smarter Series covers the core clerkships: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn.
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The Bowel...It Turns, Turns, Turns and Sometimes You Just Can't Barrett (with thanks to StatPearls) | USMLE Step 2 Study Smarter Series for Surgery

In this episode, we cover a question on bowel obstruction and another on Barrett's provided generously by our friends at StatPearls. 03:50 – A 45 year old female with dysphagia (Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer) 06:58 – A 35 year old female with abdominal pain (small bowel obstruction and related matters) StatPearls' mission is to provide affordable, high-quality education solutions for healthcare practitioners worldwide, which includes a growing list of free, online peer-reviewed, and ...

Oct 18, 201919 min

Improving Surgical Education: The Journal of Medical Insight | USMLE Step 2 Study Smarter Series for Surgery

Today's episode for our USMLE Step 2 Study Smarter Series for Surgery is with our own Chase DiMarco, host of the Medical Mnemonist Podcast, and ENT doc, Scott Brown from the Journal of Medical Insight, a new platform dedicated to transforming surgical education. The Journal of Medical Insight (https://jomi.com) is a peer-reviewed surgical video journal / virtual operating theatre. The goal of JOMI is to improve healthcare by creating a window into the practice of the best surgeons around the wor...

Oct 01, 201927 min

Declassified: The Top USMLE Step 2 Secrets Questions for Surgery | Step 2 Study Smarter Series

USMLE Step 2 Secrets is now an InsideTheBoards Podcast As a book, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, by Theodore X. O’Connell, MD, ITB's Chief Content Officer and (among many other things) author of Crush Step 1: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Review, is recognized as an effective, high-yield study tool for the USMLE Step 2 and COMLEX Level 2. Plus....BONUS...it fits easily into a "short white coat" pocket. Just saying ;) As a podcast, it has now been optimized for audio learning and InsideTheBoards is re-launchi...

Sep 28, 201933 min

Introducing: USMLE Step 2 Secrets (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)

We've teamed up with Elsevier and Dr. Ted O'Connell, ITB's Chief Content Officer, and author of USMLE Step 2 Secrets and Crush Step 1. to bring you a brand new version of the USMLE Step 2 Secrets Podcast with enhanced production and additional high yield content in the form of USMLE style question dissections (thanks to Elsevier, Inc.). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, listen on InsideTheBoards website. or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Check out all of ITB's Podcasts on our BRAND NEW Website ITB ...

Sep 26, 20193 min

Best of Surgery Question Dissections plus a Surgery "Mentorship Moment" with DocOssareh | 2019 USMLE Step 2 and Core Clerkship Study Smarter Series

This episode collates our "best of" question dissections covering topics relevant to the NBME surgery shelf exam and surgery portion of the USMLE Step 2. Plus, a "Mentorship Moment with DocOssareh". This is the ITB 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 2 and Core Clerkships. Topics in this episode include plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, 0:30 – Mentorship Moment with DocOssareh. "Surgery Clerkship Resourcesa and Tips" (used with permission). Check out the video at this l...

Sep 16, 20191 hr 4 min

ITB's USMLE Step 2 & Core Clerkship Study Smarter Series – The Best, Free Audio Resource for Shelf and Board Prep (plus a Mentorship Moment with DocOssareh)

This episode introduces our 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 2 and Core Clerkships. Patrick goes over the plan for the series and breaks down a high yield question on acute abdominal pain. 0:20 – Overview and content plan for the USMLE Step 2 Study Smarter Series 5:40 – Mentorship Moment with DocOssareh. This is an excerpt from "4 Core Study Techniques Every Student Should Know" (used with permission). Check out all four of Mo's techniques at this link. Go to Amazon to get Mo's book,...

Sep 08, 201924 min

Introducing: USMLE Step 1 Success Stories by Physeo (An ITB Partner Podcast)

Here's an excerpt from USMLE Step 1 Success Stories by Physeo, a new podcast that gives you a look inside the playbooks of those who reached their goals on their USMLE Step 1 exam. It's got everything a first or second year medical student could want: inspiration, practical tips, advice on long term and short term strategies for USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 prep, plus... it's free In this excerpt, Rhett and Michael interview 4th-year medical student, Josh Harmer and his wife Laura about the jo...

Aug 22, 201920 min

The Left Lung with Dr. Ted O'Connell, Author of Crush Step 1: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Review

This episode is half of a two part show on lung stuff featuring Dr. Ted O'Connell, ITB's Chief Content Officer, and author of USMLE Step 2 Secrets and Crush Step 1. Check out the other half of this episode (the right lung, get it?) on our Main podcast. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Fr...

Jul 09, 201931 min

Don't Hesitate, Intubate! | Pulmonology Part 2 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

Nearing the end of your dedicated prep time? We've got a super high yield episode for you. This episode is part 2 of our pulmonary review for the 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1. Featuring ITB's own Stewart Bryant and our guest from MedSchoolTutors, Dr. Eli Freiman, an emergency medicine physician (and returning guest). ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get ...

Jun 19, 201924 min

Albuterol Über Alles | Pulmonary Part 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

This episode is part 1 of our pulmonary review for the 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1. Featuring ITB's own Stewart Bryant and our guest from MedSchoolTutors, Dr. Eli Freiman, an emergency medicine physician (and returning guest). ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Free Feat...

Jun 17, 201925 min

Per Rectum Ad Astra | GI Part 2 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

In this episode we're reviewing some more high yield GI questions. As always, we bring you the high yield USMLE/COMLEX style question dissections with nuggets of information you can take away and then bring with you on exam day. In this episode, we have some short, older Alexa recordings from our All-Audio Question Bank and some additional human recordings. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both A...

Jun 11, 201918 min

Keep Calm and Poop Strong | GI Part 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

In this episode we're reviewing some high yield GI questions. As always, we bring you the high yield USMLE/COMLEX style question dissections with nuggets of information you can take away and then bring with you on exam day. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Free Features All of our podcas...

Jun 02, 201922 min

A Spot of Cherry Red. A Dash of PCR | Biochemistry Part 2 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

In this episode we're reviewing some more biochemistry questions, and, as always, we're bringing the high yield USMLE/COMLEX style question dissections you've come to know and love. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Free Features All of our podcasts in one place organized into playlists f...

May 28, 201927 min

Bilirubin, Biochem, Battlestar Galactica | Biochemistry Part 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

In this episode we're reviewing biochemistry, and, as always, we're bringing the high yield USMLE/COMLEX style question dissections you've come to know and love. Don't worry, you won't need your biochemistry model kit, just sit back and listen to ITB's own Patrick C. Beeman and Greg Rodden so you can crush your upcoming exams. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started,...

May 22, 201939 min

Do You Even Cardio, Bro? | Cardiology Part 3 with Dr. Amreet Sidhu, aka Brosencephalon | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

We've got a smorgasbord of high yield USMLE/COMLEX style practice dissections in part 3 of our Cardiology review for the 2019 ITB Study Smarter Series featuring our own Patrick C. Beeman and Amreet Sidhu, aka THE Brosencephalon! This episode also features examples from our new audio Qbank as well as content from ITB's Greg Rodden and Stewart Bryant. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android a...

May 19, 201924 min

High-Yield Psych Mini-Episode 2 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

Today's mini-episode is another high yield, in depth psychiatry question provided to you by Dr. Elizabeth Shelley, child and adolescent fellow. Special thanks to Ike Potter for making this episode possible. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Free Features All of our podcasts in one place o...

May 18, 201916 min

Wink at Me and I'll Wenckebach | Cardiology Part 2 with Dr. Karen Shackelford from Board Vitals | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

It's part 2 of our high yield cardio review for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX level one featuring Dr. Karen Shackelford. ITB listeners can get a 15% discount on Board Vitals products by using the code ITB2019 when they sign up. Just go to boardvitals.com. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com F...

May 15, 201928 min

An Audio Stress Test for Dedicated Boards Prep: Cardiology Part 1 with Dr. Karen Shackelford from Board Vitals | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

This is part 1 of our high yield cardio review for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX level one featuring Dr. Karen Shackelford. ITB listeners can get a 15% discount on Board Vitals products by using the code ITB2019 when they sign up. Just go to boardvitals.com. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.co...

May 13, 201925 min

"Bone" appétit: MSK – Part 3 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

It's part 3 of our MSK review, once again featuring ITB's own Patrick C. Beeman and Greg Rodden, host of our Physiology by Physeo podcast. It's dedicated USMLE Prep season, so we're breaking down some high yield USMLE/COMLEX practice questions to help you succeed on your upcoming exam. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on ...

May 10, 201936 min

It's Going Tibia OK - MSK Part 2 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

It's week 2 of our MSK review, once again featuring ITB's own Patrick C. Beeman and Greg Rodden. It's boards season, so you know we'll be breaking down some high yield USMLE/COMLEX practice questions to help you succeed on your upcoming Step 1/Level 1 exam. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.c...

May 09, 201927 min

No Bones About It – MSK Part 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

This week it's part 1 of our high yield musculoskeletal review with ITB's own Patrick C. Beeman and Greg Rodden. We're breaking down some more practice USMLE/COMLEX questions to help you during your dedicated Step 1 preparation time. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Free Features All of ...

May 07, 201926 min

Microbiology Part 6: The Top 3 Bacteria to Know for Step 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

According to Dr. Ken Rosenthal, author of Rapid Review Microbiology and Immunology, the top 3 "must know" bacteria for the boards are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and E. Coli (vs. Pseudomonas). Today we present a few practice questions that touch on these bugs. Check out Dr. Rosenthal's previous episodes on the ITB Study Smarter Podcast as well as his "20 Min Immune Response" presentation on our YouTube Page. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has bo...

May 04, 201925 min

Microbiology Part 5: The Top 3 Viruses to Know for Step 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

According to Dr. Ken Rosenthal, author of Rapid Review Microbiology and Immunology, the top 3 "must know" viruses for the boards are HSV, HIV, and Influenza. Today we present a few practice questions that touch on these bugs. Check out Dr. Rosenthal's previous episodes on the ITB Study Smarter Podcast as well as his "20 Min Immune Response" presentation on our YouTube Page. ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is av...

May 02, 201936 min

Introducing: "Physiology by Physeo (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)"

Physiology by Physeo (an InsideTheBoards podcast) brings together some of the best boards-relevant content for physiology and pathophysiology from three innovative platforms: Physeo, InsideTheBoards, and Med School Phys. Having gone through the grind of med school ourselves, we understand the fast-paced lifestyle you're living right now, so our aim is to help the listener learn while on-the-go. By listening to this show, you'll be one step closer to slaying the USMLE and COMLEX. Listen on Spotif...

Apr 28, 20193 min

Microbiology Part 4: NEWS FLASH — ITB Goes Viral | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

It's microbiology part 4 today with Dr. Ted O'Connell, ITB's chief content officer and author of Crush the USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 Secrets, and our chief podcaster, Stewart Bryant. We're covering some stuff mostly about congenitally acquired viral infections and provide some examples from our All-Audio Qbank Step 1 (powered by Exam Circle). ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and ...

Apr 27, 201920 min

Microbiology Part 3: Two Fun Guys Discussing Fungi, Vaccines, and Other Micro Stuff | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

It's microbiology part 3 today with Dr. Ted O'Connell, ITB's chief content officer and author of Crush the USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 Secrets, and our chief podcaster, Stewart Bryant. We're covering some stuff about vaccines, fungi, and other ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Free Feat...

Apr 26, 201928 min

High-Yield Psych Mini-Episode 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App The Audio Qbank by InsideTheBoards mobile app has both free and premium features and is available on both Android and iOS. To get started, first, create a Boardsinsider Account on our website insidetheboards.com Free Features All of our podcasts in one place organized into playlists for easy studying (also with less ads and exclusive content) Mindfulness meditations designed specifically for medical students A monthly offering of high yield content (questions dis...

Apr 22, 201919 min

Microbiology Part 2 | Study Smarter Series for USMLE Step 1 2019

Here's our second episode following up on Microbiology for the 2019 Study Smarter Series. These high yield question dissections will definitely help you during your dedicated prep time. Today, we take a deep dive into a couple of bugs, as well as some good drugs, that will without doubt show up on test day. ITB Has More Podcasts to Help You Learn Check out bit.ly/ITBpodcasts to see them all. Our newest is Physiology by Physeo (An InsideTheBoards Podcast) hosted by our own Greg Rodden. It'll be l...

Apr 20, 201920 min

Microbiology Part 1 | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1

Here's the first full episode for the 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1. It's high yield question dissections to help you during your dedicated prep time. A couple microbiology question breakdowns for you today... ITB Has More Podcasts to Help You Learn Check out bit.ly/ITBpodcasts to see them all. Our newest is Physiology by Physeo (An InsideTheBoards Podcast) hosted by our own Greg Rodden. It'll be live on Apple Podcasts soon or, for cross platform, it's availab...

Apr 18, 201937 min

Intro to the 2019 Study Smarter Series, Launching a New Physiology Podcast, and High Yield Anatomy | 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1

In today's episode, we go over the plans for the 2019 Study Smarter Series for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1. Next, we announce the launch of our new podcast collaboration with Physeo, and cover a high-yield anatomy question for your learning pleasure. Featured Sponsor: CommonBond This Spring, we’ve partnered with CommonBond. They just launched a new loan designed to save medical students thousands of dollars versus the Federal Grad PLUS loan. A student that takes a 10-year fully deferred ...

Apr 17, 201931 min
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