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 554: What is this antibiotic used for? (Extremely HY for Step 1-3)

Easily one of my highest yield podcasts to date. Please listen to this as many times as you can throughout your dedicated period. There will be numerous questions on your exam from this one podcast. I literally discuss most of the major antibiotics and the SPECIFIC USE CASES for Step 1-3. Note that I self correct around minute 22 for quadruple therapy in H. Pylori compared to something I stated a few minutes earlier in the podcast (metronidazole, not a macrolide).

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Divine Intervention Episode 550: The Iron Story and The USMLEs (Part 1)

There are lots of Fe based concepts that the USMLEs routinely test (Step 1-3). Having a good foundation is very helpful in nailing these questions on your exam. In this first part, the goal is to help you understand this important metal. I also make numerous integrations along the way with certain diseases I will explore in more detail in the next part.

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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.

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Divine Intervention Episode 524: The Clutch Osteomyelitis Podcast (for Step 1-3)

Osteomyelitis is surprisingly one of the highest yield topics tested on the USMLE exams. It is a topic that is best understood in domains. In this short podcast, I address these “different domains” so you’re able to tackle them easily on your test. Definitely worth a listen. Email me if you’re interested in the 20 hr Step 2/3 class starting tomorrow.

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Divine Intervention Episode 517: B3 and The USMLE

We all know that niacin deficiency causes pellagra…But our friends at the USMLEs love to draw their questions from the causes/integrations. That way they can easily test if you can see links between disparate symptoms and pathways. This short podcast essentially teaches you all of this in an easy to understand format. Also make sure you know the classic “image” they use for these patients.

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Divine Intervention Episode 516: The Floridly HY Brain Tumor Podcast (for Step 1-3, lots of integrations)

This podcast is super HY. Lots of questions you could easily get right on your exam. While we spend time on brain tumors, about half of the podcast goes into tons of other integrations from repro, endocrine, cardio, heme, etc. I strongly encourage you to listen to this. I also discuss lots of pathophysiology so it’s easy to reason through and understand the material.

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Divine Intervention Episode 514: A Framework For Understanding Endocrine Testing (for Step 1-3)

For medical students taking endocrinology, the myriad of tests used to diagnose the different pathologies sometimes seem nebulous and random. In this podcast, I describe a simple, logical framework for organizing the different diagnostic tests in your mind. I strongly believe that you should consider listening to this to obtain a better appreciation of/foundation before delving deep into understanding endocrinology.

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