In this podcast, I discuss the first few questions from the 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120. This first podcast in this series is intentionally long as I devote time to discussing not just concepts but a host of very HY test taking principles. Future podcasts in the series should be shorter since I’ve gotten … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 518: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 1...
Mar 13, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all know that niacin deficiency causes pellagra…But our friends at the USMLEs love to draw their questions from the causes/integrations. That way they can easily test if you can see links between disparate symptoms and pathways. This short podcast essentially teaches you all of this in an easy to understand format. Also make sure … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 517: B3 and The USMLE...
Mar 05, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is super HY. Lots of questions you could easily get right on your exam. While we spend time on brain tumors, about half of the podcast goes into tons of other integrations from repro, endocrine, cardio, heme, etc. I strongly encourage you to listen to this. I also discuss lots of pathophysiology so … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 516: The Floridly HY Brain Tumor Podcast (for Step 1-3, lots of integrations)...
Feb 28, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is a continuation of Episode 65 which was an introduction to ventilator physiology. In Part 2, I focus on CPAP and PEEP while making tons of integrations with how they affect multiple pulmonary and cardiovascular parameters. This is a classic source of “physiology arrow questions” on the USMLE exams. I also end with … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 515: Ventilator Physiology Part 2 (for Step 1-3)...
Feb 27, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast For medical students taking endocrinology, the myriad of tests used to diagnose the different pathologies sometimes seem nebulous and random. In this podcast, I describe a simple, logical framework for organizing the different diagnostic tests in your mind. I strongly believe that you should consider listening to this to obtain a better appreciation of/foundation before … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 514: A Framework For Understanding Endocrine Testing (for Step 1-3)...
Feb 21, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I discuss a host of genetic diseases commonly tested on the USMLEs and devote time to making other integrations with endocrinology, microbiology, and pharmacology. Email me via the website if you want to register for the Step 2/3 class starting today. Audio Download
Feb 19, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Diarrhea is a very common topic on the USMLEs. One big focus with some questions is not recall but knowing how the diarrhea actually unfolds. These questions often have answer chances that do not list bugs but list mechanisms. This podcast helps to clear up how diarrhea actually arises so you can answer these questions … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 512: Mechanisms of Diarrhea (for Step 1-3)...
Feb 14, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Feb 12, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Feb 07, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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)...
Feb 05, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Feb 02, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 30, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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)...
Jan 24, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jan 22, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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&...
Jan 17, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 15, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jan 12, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jan 08, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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)...
Dec 30, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Dec 22, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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)...
Dec 20, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Dec 14, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 12, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Dec 07, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Dec 06, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Dec 05, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 28, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 27, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 25, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 17, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
