A program director has to read tons of applications. And many these days have limited attention spans. How do you practically write a personal statement that survives a short skim? I address this topic in this podcast.
September Step/Level 1-3 Classes (Starts 9/14/26)
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.
Here are my September Classes;
For Step 1-3 (and COMLEX Level 1-3);
The 2.5 hr NBME Test Taking Strategies Class on 9/14/26 from 7.45 pm EST
The 4 Hour Biostatistics/Epidemiology review on 9/15/26 from 6.45 pm EST
The 5 Hour Social Sciences/Ethics/QI/Hospital Medicine review on 9/16/26 from 5.45 pm EST
For Step 2/3 (and Level 2/3) specifically;
The 20 Hour Step 2/3 Review on 9/18 and 9/22-25, 2026 from 6.45 pm EST on each day. This class specifically addresses the nutrition updates on the exam.
The 3 Hour Last Minute Primer on 9/17/26 from 7.45 pm EST
For Step 1 specifically;
The 25 Hour Step 1 Review from 11/2-6, 2026 from 6-11 pm EST each day. This class is also useful for basic science coverage with respect to the Step 2 and 3 exams.
DIP Ep 666: Stop Studying Wrong
In this podcast, I use the “PODS” framework to carefully dissect how you should study for maximum yield given invested time.
DIP Ep 665: Ultra HY USMLE Associations (Geography, Professions, et al.)
In this podcast, I review a litany of super HY USMLE associations that can give you firm clues as to what they are going after in a Q stem. Do the WORKSHEET first (linked below), then listen to the podcast to review.
DIP Ep 664: The 5 Vital Statistics
In this episode, I review the 5 basic biostatistical computations you should absolutely not miss on your exam. Do the worksheet first (linked below) and then listen to the podcast.
DIP Ep 663: Localize The Oxygen
In this podcast, I go over 6 “oxygen localization” scenarios that can help you get questions right on your exam in pulmonology. Do the worksheet first (linked below) and then listen to the podcast.
DIP Ep 662: The Genetics Sprint (for Step 2 and 3) Part 2
In this podcast, I continue the series on genetics with a specific focus on Step 2 and 3. The collection I discuss here is especially important because there’s cell biology integrations the NBMEs latch on to with these. Definitely pay attention to these.
DIP Ep 661: The Genetics Sprint (for Step 2 and 3) Part 1
As distance from Step 1 increases, knowledge of clinically relevant genetics for Step 2 and 3 diminishes for many people. In this podcast, my focus is to dust off those cobwebs and emphasize the high yield information needed for these exams that should be your key takeaways to answer questions correctly.
DIP Ep 660: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 139 (Super HY Stuff)
In this episode, I discuss a host of HY OBGYN, gastroenterology, hematology, and endocrinology concepts that are unusual but have started showing up on the test. I would certainly recommend listening to this ahead of your exam.
DIP Ep 659: USMLE Step 2/3 Review Series 138
In this podcast, I continue the rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2/3 exams by discussing a host of cardiology/pulmonology related concepts that are commonly reflected on these tests.