This series is pretty HY. Lots of Step 2 and 3 relevant topics and testing principles discussed here.
Category: ABIM Exam
DIP Ep 640: USMLE Free 86 Series 2 (Q11-20, for Step 2/3)
In this episode, I continue my thorough review of the SPEX Qs referenced in Ep 639. Really, really high yield stuff here for the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams.
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.
DIP Ep 632: Travel Medicine B (super HY with lots of integrations, for Step 1-3)
Please make sure you listen to and study the material from this podcast. I make tons of integrations that WILL show up on your exams. This is the concluding podcast. Easy points if you know this stuff. Enough said.
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.
DIP Ep 625: The 5 USMLE “Gaps” (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I conceptually explain the 5 different gaps tested on the USMLEs (Serum AG, Urine AG, Osmolal gap, SAAG gradient, and A-a gradient). I make numerous integrations and really help you understand these things so you don’t have to memorize them. Another point of emphasis (low SAAG ascites is similar conceptually to exudative effusions). If you’re interested in the Step 1-3 classes beginning next week, shoot me an email.
DIP Ep 615: Easy Understanding of The Tetanus Vaccine + Vaccine Test Taking Strategies
The tetanus vaccine is a bear for many people to understand and memorize. In this podcast, I discuss a very simple approach to thoroughly knowing exactly what you need for the USMLE and COMLEX examinations. Since vaccines are also well represented on the exams, I spend time discussing “focus areas” and tips/tricks that can help you nail vaccine questions of all types as you take your test.
Divine Intervention Episode 543: Facial Muscle Weakness and The USMLEs (+ worksheet)
In this podcast, I discuss facial muscle weakness in the context of all the USMLE exams. I discuss pathophysiology and explain how to easily differentiate the many confusing causes.
Divine Intervention Episode 539: 50 HY Corticosteroid Facts To Know For Step 1-3 (+ PDF worksheet)
This podcast is ridiculously HY. It will generate lots of easy points on your test and is short, sweet, and to the point. I discuss 50 HY Steroid facts and integrations by using tons of clinical scenarios. I also spend time explaining pathophysiology where necessary. There’s an attached worksheet that you can fill out and create notes with so you can review later. For those interested in the 20 hr Step 2/3 Class and Last Minute Review today and next week, email me via the website for more information.
Divine Intervention Episode 530: Cognitive Errors and The USMLEs (very HY for Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I deliberately use examples to review many of the HY cognitive errors that are often tested on the USMLEs. I introduce these errors with an example, discuss the error, and then mention specific hotspots that the USMLEs use to test that particular error type. At the end, I give some memory hooks to help you differentiate one error from the other so you don’t confuse them on your test.
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