In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review...
Mar 08, 2025•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading March 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 3/18/25)...
Mar 08, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Medicine can very commonly cause people to acquire blindspots in key areas that are important to their wellbeing. Why did you get into medicine in the first place? In this short podcast, I examine some of these issues and discuss practical tips for correcting them. Audio Download
Mar 07, 2025•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our emergency medicine series for the USMLE exams. I discuss a large number of airway, thoracic, and abdominal scenarios that classically pop up on the exam. Audio Download
Mar 05, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams by discussing a host of tricky endocrinology and pharmacology vignettes. HY stuff here for sure. Audio Download
Mar 03, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading March 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 3/18/25)...
Mar 01, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is an oddball podcast. But it also happens to be one of my highest yield podcasts. I discuss how NBME Qs differ materially from Qbank Qs. Understanding this can really help with guiding your study and test taking processes. Certainly a helpful listen for any USMLE exam taker. Audio Download
Feb 27, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is a super HY podcast. I discuss a lot of microbiology and associated basic sciences that routinely show up on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. I spend a lot of time talking about those pesky toxins and bugs you’ve forgotten from Step 1 that they love to throw into questions these days. Audio Download
Feb 25, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading March 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 2/24/25)...
Feb 22, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I continue our discussion of emergency medicine as it relates to the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. I navigate a host of challenging physiological and trauma situations with this podcast. Well worth the time to listen and grasp the concepts presented. Audio Download
Feb 20, 2025•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re taking Step 2CK or Level 2, you need to listen to this podcast. It will guide you through exactly what you should listen to, how you should structure your dedicated period, when you should take your practice tests, how many practice Qs you should do daily, and so much more. Really worth the … Continue reading DIP Ep 573: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 2 (How to Use The DI Podcasts in 2025; Deep Discussion)...
Feb 18, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading February 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 2/20)...
Feb 15, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I discuss some more emergency medicine pathologies that are very well represented on the USMLE exams. I also spend time highlighting some weird ethics situations that people tend to get wrong on these tests. Audio Download
Feb 12, 2025•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I discuss a number of HY emergency medicine scenarios that are commonly encountered on the USMLE exams. Super HY stuff here. I discuss lots of arrows and a host of bizarre ethics situations. Audio Download
Feb 10, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading February 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 2/18)...
Feb 09, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review...
Feb 09, 2025•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I discuss many of the HY skin and soft tissue infections you need to know for your exam. Easy points if you devote time to learning them. Quick errata: for leprosy, the lepromatous form is a TH2 issue, the tuberculoid form is a TH1 issue. I mixed the numbers up in the … Continue reading DIP Ep 570: The Clutch Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Podcast (Step 1-3) + Minor Correction...
Feb 08, 2025•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is an oddball podcast. But you know what? It’s pretty HY to know this stuff for Step 2CK and 3. This stuff would also be very useful for a Step 1 taker as there is more emphasis on a clinical orientation with many Step 1 questions these days. I also discuss some test … Continue reading DIP Ep 569: Some Weird But Very HY Step 2/3 Basic Science Concepts (also helpful for Step 1)...
Feb 06, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading February 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes...
Feb 05, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I conclude our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. I … Continue reading DIP Ep 568: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 14 (Q131-137, super helpful for Step 2!) + A Comprehensive Life Lesson on Self Care...
Feb 03, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. Almost … Continue reading DIP Ep 567: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 13 (Q121-130, super helpful for Step 2!)...
Feb 01, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 566: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 12 (Q111-120, super helpful for Step 2!)...
Jan 30, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review...
Jan 28, 2025•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 565: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 11b (Q105-110, super helpful for Step 2!)...
Jan 27, 2025•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. This … Continue reading DIP Ep 564: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 11a (Q101-104, super helpful for Step 2!) + Thoughts on Episodes before 400 and Critical Reasoning...
Jan 24, 2025•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading February 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes...
Jan 22, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 563: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 10 (Q92-100, super helpful for Step 2!)...
Jan 21, 2025•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading January 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes...
Jan 18, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I continue our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 562: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 9 (Q81-91, super helpful for Step 2!)...
Jan 18, 2025•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast