Divine Intervention Episode 302 – Diabetes and The USMLEs Part 2 (+ 20 hr Step 2CK/3/NBME Test Taking Strategies Course Reminder).

In this ultra HY continuation of Episode 301, I continue our discussion of diabetes and its classic presentations on the USMLE exams. I make tons of integrations to other disciplines to help with understanding and contextualization. There will be a final part in the series coming up soon. I highly recommend knowing all 3 members of the series cold as you will get many NBME questions correct from them. There are no attached slides.

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Divine Intervention Episode 301 – Diabetes and The USMLEs Part 1.

In this extremely HY podcast, I discuss diabetes as relevant to the USMLE exams. The main topic of this episode is diabetes but I spend lots of time making LOADS of integrations that pop up routinely on the exams. I would listen to this, take detailed notes, understand them, and commit these to memory. There are no attached slides and a follow up podcast should be coming in soon.

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Divine Intervention Episode 300 – Comprehensive Coronavirus/COVID-19 Podcast for The USMLEs (Step 1-3).

In this extremely high yield podcast, I go into a thorough discussion of the coronavirus/COVID-19 in the context of NBME exams. I spend a lot of time explaining pathophysiology and making tons of integrations with immunology, cardio, pulm, micro, etc. This should essentially help you answer any USMLE Q you see and also help you understand a lot about what is going on with the pandemic in our world.

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Divine Intervention Episode 299 – USMLE Step 2CK Rapid Review Series 53.

In this episode, I continue the rapid review series for the 2CK exam with a discussion of a host of misnomers people encounter on NBME exams (especially around hematology) that may get them into trouble. I explain lots of pathophysiology so you’re not stuck memorizing mindless details.

Quick correction: Reticulocyte counts are increased in thalassemia’s. That was an error on my part. My apologies.

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Announcement Podcast: 20 hr Step 2CK/3 Comprehensive Course (4/28-5/1) and NBME Test Taking Strategies Course.

In this short podcast, I discuss the upcoming comprehensive 2CK/3 course taking place in April (4/28-5/1). It’s 5 hrs each day from 11a-4p PST (2-7 pm EST) via zoom. The NBME test taking strategies class will hold on 4/27 from 2-4.30 pm PST (5-7.30p EST). These 2 courses have been taken by lots of people who have done really well on their exams and represent a hyper-efficient means of reviewing the vast majority of tested material (including Nov 2020 changes and some associated Step 1 content) in a short time frame. I focus extensively on helping you understand material and correctly answer questions as the NBME writes them.

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Divine Intervention Episode 298 – NBME Gastroenterology Series 4 (for all USMLEs).

In this HY episode, I continue our GI review series for all the USMLEs. There are no attached slides. I also end with a life lesson on “crossing the aisle” which should help with seeing how your background does not dictate your destiny.

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Divine Intervention Episode 296 – The Match Day 2021 Podcast (for current/future applicants).

In this short podcast, I review some of my observations from the 2021 match (low match rates, unusual match issues, etc) and render some encouragement/salient words of advice for individuals that did not match. I also spend some time discussing some changes that should be coming down the pike along with recommendations for people about to go through what by all indications may be a more competitive upcoming cycle. There are no attached slides.

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