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.
Category: Podcast
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.
Divine Intervention Episode 474: Beta-1 Receptors and the USMLEs (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, we continue our detailed discussion of the adrenergic receptors with a deep dive into the beta 1 receptor and the many different contexts it’s tested in on the USMLE exams. Don’t sleep on this podcast. A lot of what I discuss here shows up routinely on all the USMLEs.
Divine Intervention Episode 473: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 99
In this short but HY podcast, I review a host of basic science concepts and some brain lesions commonly tested on the USMLE exams. I also discuss the nuanced concept of “predictive learning” as a tool for helping you perform better on the USMLEs.
Divine Intervention Episode 472: Alpha-2 Receptors and the USMLEs (Step 1-3)
Alpha 2 receptors are tested in a surprisingly large number of contexts on all the USMLE exams. This podcast makes integrations that should help you nail these questions. I end with a short life lesson applicable to many people in medicine.
Divine Intervention Episode 471: Alpha-1 Receptors and The USMLEs (Step 1-3)
Adrenergic receptors have a weird way of showing up in many different contexts on the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I spend time breaking down alpha-1 adrenergic receptors and the many different contexts/dimensions the NBMEs choose to take with them on the USMLE exams. Pretty HY stuff here.
Divine Intervention Episode 470: Numerical Acid-Base Problems on The USMLEs (a simplified, accurate approach)
Numerical acid base problems that require picking out the exact disorder and appropriate compensation show up on essentially every USMLE exam. In this podcast, I discuss a simple, but accurate approach to correctly answering these questions from an NBME/USMLE. This is one of those podcasts you should take notes on and listen through slowly. It is not too long, but it will certainly help you score wise on your test.
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