DIP Ep 576: Differences Between NBME and QBank Questions (a thoughtful discussion)

This podcast is an oddball podcast. But it also happens to be one of my highest yield podcasts. I discuss how NBME Qs differ materially from Qbank Qs. Understanding this can really help with guiding your study and test taking processes. Certainly a helpful listen for any USMLE exam taker.

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DIP Ep 575: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 118

This is a super HY podcast. I discuss a lot of microbiology and associated basic sciences that routinely show up on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. I spend a lot of time talking about those pesky toxins and bugs you’ve forgotten from Step 1 that they love to throw into questions these days.

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DIP Ep 574: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 3)

In this episode, I continue our discussion of emergency medicine as it relates to the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. I navigate a host of challenging physiological and trauma situations with this podcast. Well worth the time to listen and grasp the concepts presented.

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DIP Ep 573: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 2 (How to Use The DI Podcasts in 2025; Deep Discussion)

If you’re taking Step 2CK or Level 2, you need to listen to this podcast. It will guide you through exactly what you should listen to, how you should structure your dedicated period, when you should take your practice tests, how many practice Qs you should do daily, and so much more. Really worth the time and investment to digest everything I say here.

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DIP Ep 570: The Clutch Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Podcast (Step 1-3) + Minor Correction

In this podcast, I discuss many of the HY skin and soft tissue infections you need to know for your exam. Easy points if you devote time to learning them. Quick errata: for leprosy, the lepromatous form is a TH2 issue, the tuberculoid form is a TH1 issue. I mixed the numbers up in the podcast. My apologies.

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DIP Ep 569: Some Weird But Very HY Step 2/3 Basic Science Concepts (also helpful for Step 1)

This podcast is an oddball podcast. But you know what? It’s pretty HY to know this stuff for Step 2CK and 3. This stuff would also be very useful for a Step 1 taker as there is more emphasis on a clinical orientation with many Step 1 questions these days. I also discuss some test taking principles and wisdom related to how the USMLEs set up exam questions and answer choices. Worth your while for sure!

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DIP Ep 568: 2024 USMLE Step 3 Free 137 Discussion Part 14 (Q131-137, super helpful for Step 2!) + A Comprehensive Life Lesson on Self Care

In this podcast, I conclude our discussion of the Step 3 Free 137. If you’re taking Step 2CK, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. I discuss a lot of complex concepts and useful test taking tips. Lengthy, but well worth the listening time. Use the PDF on the USMLE website to follow along. I also spend about 15 mins at the end discussing self care. I would listen to this to get some practical tips for maintaining a reasonably good quality of life as an individual in medicine.

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