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)...
Inclusion bodies are pretty high yield to know and understand for Step 1-3. I discuss the critical ones in this podcast. There are many others but they are typically extremely low yield and the USMLEs tend to go over more relevant details of those diseases than their inclusions. I also provide some useful tips here … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 481: The Clutch Inclusion Bodies Podcast (for Step 1-3)...
In this short but ultra HY podcast, I discuss a series of concepts that people often run into trouble with on the USMLE exams. I focus on a host of basic science facts that Step 2/3 seem to love testing. I discuss pathophysiology, differentiating factors, and some other “testing” items that should help you pick … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 480: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 101...
In this short podcast, I go over a series of principles that make for a desirable residency applicant. I discuss both application and personal factors that contribute to creating an individual that programs place highly on their rank lists. Audio Download
Knowing when to use CT with or without contrast is a conundrum many medical students have faced for ages. This podcast solidly addresses that problem and provides lots of useful integrations that should help you net some easy points on your exam. I also discuss a short life lesson at the end. Audio Download
The USMLEs love their acute coronary syndromes. This stuff also shows up on multiple shelf exams. This podcast goes on a deep, high yield dive into this topic and emphasizes common exam scenarios that should help you garner easy points. Audio Download
In this rapid review episode, I discuss a bunch of HY topics ranging from some genetic causes of amenorrhea to the different kinds of anemias/differentiating factors. Lots of integration and a focus on explaining pathophysiology where necessary. Shoot me an email if you want to sign up for any of the classes starting tomorrow. Audio … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 476: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 100...
In this concluding podcast relating to the adrenergic receptors, I discuss the beta 2 and 3 receptors and how they are tested on the USMLE exams. Lots of helpful integrations here for easy points. I end with a short life lesson as well. Audio Download
In this podcast, we continue our detailed discussion of the adrenergic receptors with a deep dive into the beta 1 receptor and the many different contexts it’s tested in on the USMLE exams. Don’t sleep on this podcast. A lot of what I discuss here shows up routinely on all the USMLEs. Audio Download
In this short but HY podcast, I review a host of basic science concepts and some brain lesions commonly tested on the USMLE exams. I also discuss the nuanced concept of “predictive learning” as a tool for helping you perform better on the USMLEs. Audio Download
Alpha 2 receptors are tested in a surprisingly large number of contexts on all the USMLE exams. This podcast makes integrations that should help you nail these questions. I end with a short life lesson applicable to many people in medicine. Audio Download
Adrenergic receptors have a weird way of showing up in many different contexts on the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I spend time breaking down alpha-1 adrenergic receptors and the many different contexts/dimensions the NBMEs choose to take with them on the USMLE exams. Pretty HY stuff here. Audio Download
Numerical acid base problems that require picking out the exact disorder and appropriate compensation show up on essentially every USMLE exam. In this podcast, I discuss a simple, but accurate approach to correctly answering these questions from an NBME/USMLE. This is one of those podcasts you should take notes on and listen through slowly. It … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 470: Numerical Acid-Base Problems on The USMLEs (a simplified, accurate approach)...
A common problem with the dedicated periods of many people is a lack of score improvements with practice exams. In this podcast, I delve into the most common reasons why these problems arise. I also spend time discussing specific strategies for effectively handling them. Audio Download
In this short podcast, I go over a host of important pediatric and drug related presentations that commonly show up on Step 2 and 3. Audio Download
Cervical cancer is tested in so many different contexts on all the USMLE exams. This podcast addresses these contexts and makes tons of integrations you should find to be extremely helpful in getting those points. I also end with a short life lesson. Audio Download
In this rapid review podcast, I discuss a bunch of pathologies relating to the endocrine system and how they are frequently tested on the USMLE exams. I also end with a short life lesson. Audio Download
In this ultra HY podcast, I use a large number of scenarios to illustrate exactly what venous return/preload are. I discuss the different things that affect them. Enjoy! Audio Download
Cardiovascular parameters have a way of showing up on pretty much every USMLE exam. In this super HY podcast, I use scenarios and logical thought processes to introduce cardiac output, stroke volume, vascular resistance, systolic and diastolic pressures, pulse pressures, etc. I discuss so many scenarios and make integrations that should help you get your … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 464: Cardiovascular Parameters (for Step 1-3)...
Many medical students, residents, and practicing physicians commit suicide every single week. The goal of this podcast is to raise awareness concerning this issue, discuss causes/situations that drive people to commit suicide, and discuss practical approaches to deal with the problem. Please support those around you. If you’re thinking of ending your life, remember there … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 463: Suicide In Medicine...
In this podcast, I discuss major depressive disorder and the mountain of derivative concepts the USMLEs love to attach to it. Audio Download
In this second and final part of our antibiotic review, I delve deep into other HY, classically tested antibiotics. Please I beg you, listen to Ep 460 and 461 before you take your exams. You will get many questions right from these 2 podcasts. This is easily one of the highest yield things I have … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 461: Floridly HY Antibiotic Review for Step 1-3 (Part 2, final)...
Don’t sleep on this podcast. You will get so many questions right on the all the USMLE exams from the many integrations you see me making here. Episode 461 will continue the series. Enjoy! Audio Download
STIs are very easily confused on the USMLE exams. In this short podcast, I discuss what you need to know and emphasize key differentiating points. The only one I don’t discuss is N. Gonorrhoeae which is treated with ceftriaxone and is gram negative. Audio Download
