In this series, I will be discussing pharmacology purely from a Step 2 and 3 perspective. For those studying for Step 1, use the Step 1 specific pharmacology podcasts I have. In this series, we start off discussing the drugs used for the primary control of pain like acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and opioids and the diverse ways our friends at the USMLEs love to test them. See you in the next podcast.
Category: Podcast
Divine Intervention Episode 483: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 102
In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for Step 2/3 by discussing a bunch of infectious disease vignettes that are not often discussed by routinely show up on the USMLEs. I also discuss a host of other topics and some prudent testing considerations.
Divine Intervention Episode 482: The Floridly HY Insulin Podcast (for Step 1, but helpful for Step 2/3)
In this extremely HY podcast, I take a deep dive into exploring insulin and the many different ways it could be tested on the USMLE exams. Everything in this podcast is HY for Step 1. There’s also a few HY items here for individuals taking Step 2/3. Please listen to this if you can.
Divine Intervention Episode 481: The Clutch Inclusion Bodies Podcast (for Step 1-3)
Inclusion bodies are pretty high yield to know and understand for Step 1-3. I discuss the critical ones in this podcast. There are many others but they are typically extremely low yield and the USMLEs tend to go over more relevant details of those diseases than their inclusions. I also provide some useful tips here for differentiating the ones associated with red blood cells.
Divine Intervention Episode 480: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 101
In this short but ultra HY podcast, I discuss a series of concepts that people often run into trouble with on the USMLE exams. I focus on a host of basic science facts that Step 2/3 seem to love testing. I discuss pathophysiology, differentiating factors, and some other “testing” items that should help you pick out the right answers.
Divine Intervention Episode 479: The Clutch Residency Applicant
In this short podcast, I go over a series of principles that make for a desirable residency applicant. I discuss both application and personal factors that contribute to creating an individual that programs place highly on their rank lists.
Divine Intervention Episode 478: CT with contrast vs CT without contrast for the USMLEs
Knowing when to use CT with or without contrast is a conundrum many medical students have faced for ages. This podcast solidly addresses that problem and provides lots of useful integrations that should help you net some easy points on your exam. I also discuss a short life lesson at the end.
Divine Intervention Episode 477: The Clutch Acute Coronary Syndromes Podcast
The USMLEs love their acute coronary syndromes. This stuff also shows up on multiple shelf exams. This podcast goes on a deep, high yield dive into this topic and emphasizes common exam scenarios that should help you garner easy points.
Divine Intervention Episode 476: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 100
In this rapid review episode, I discuss a bunch of HY topics ranging from some genetic causes of amenorrhea to the different kinds of anemias/differentiating factors. Lots of integration and a focus on explaining pathophysiology where necessary. Shoot me an email if you want to sign up for any of the classes starting tomorrow.
Divine Intervention Episode 475: Beta 2/3 Receptors and the USMLEs (for Step 1-3)
In this concluding podcast relating to the adrenergic receptors, I discuss the beta 2 and 3 receptors and how they are tested on the USMLE exams. Lots of helpful integrations here for easy points. I end with a short life lesson as well.
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