DIP Ep 639: USMLE Free 86 Series 1 (Q1-10, for Step 2/3)

The USMLEs have a series of very good “Free 120” style questions they call “SPEX” questions that are freely available on their website. It’s a collection of 86 very high yield questions. The goal with this series is to walk through all 86 of them (like I did for the free 120) with an emphasis on pathophysiology, understanding, and a discussion of test taking strategies. You 100% should work through these and listen to them before Step 2 or 3. I am also attaching the PDF here.

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DIP Ep 637: Mechanisms Over Memorization (Current USMLE Question Patterns)

The USMLEs have gotten stranger over the years. In this podcast, I discuss the “nuance” behind many USMLE question patterns. The goal here is not necessarily to teach content (although I do some of that here to buttress my points). The focus is more on emphasizing CURRENT patterns that can help guide your studying and question answering on your exams. Worth your while for sure.

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March 2026 Step 1-3 USMLE/COMLEX Classes (Starts 3/16/2026)

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.

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Here are my March Classes;

For Step 1-3 (and COMLEX Level 1-3);

The 2.5 hr NBME Test Taking Strategies Class on 3/16/26 from 7.45 pm EST

The 4 Hour Biostatistics/Epidemiology review on 3/17/26 from 6.45 pm EST

The 5 Hour Social Sciences/Ethics/QI/Hospital Medicine review on 3/18/26 from 5.45 pm EST

For Step 2/3 (and Level 2/3) specifically;

The 20 Hour Step 2/3 Review on 3/21-25, 2026 from 6.45 pm EST on each day.

The 3 Hour Last Minute Primer on 3/19/26 from 7.45 pm EST

The 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Review for Step 2/3 taking place from 6/1-12, 2026 (5.45 pm EST each day).

For Step 1 specifically;

The 25 Hour Step 1 Review taking place from 5/11-15 2026 (5.45 pm EST each day).

DIP Ep 634: Curbing Anxiety (Medical Students/Residents)

Anxiety is literally at pandemic levels among many people in medicine. In this podcast, I discuss why people become anxious and provide very practical tips for dealing with this scourge. I have a strong feeling that you will benefit significantly from this podcast regardless of who you are in medicine.

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DIP Ep 633: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 132

This podcast is a continuation of the rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 (and also Level 2/3) exams. In this specific episode, I cover a lot of biostatistics, prognostic factors, risk factors, infectious and inflammatory diseases, and other concepts. The goal here is not memorization but understanding and integration.

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DIP Ep 631-Travel Medicine Part A (super HY with numerous integrations, for Step 1-3)

In this podcast, I discuss travel medicine. This is a topic that is heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. People tend to get so many of these questions wrong. The USMLEs have gotten really good at testing many of these diseases in strange ways to throw people off. I make so many integrations here so you’re very well prepared for whatever comes your way on test day.

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