In this episode, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams with a discussion of a series of vignettes dealing with “Jugular Venous Distension”. I make lots of integrations with other disciplines and try to explain pathophysiology so you can understand what is going on.
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Divine Intervention Episode 453: A Quick Review of HY Psychiatry Timelines
In this short podcast, I review the timelines associated with many of the commonly tested psychiatric disorders on the USMLE Step 1-3 exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 452: NMS and Malignant Hyperthermia (vs Serotonin Syndrome)
In this HY podcast which is a continuation of Ep 451, I discuss 2 other disorders people routinely confuse on exams while explaining key differences between each one. I discuss relevant pathophysiology and also make necessary integrations.
Divine Intervention Episode 451: Serotonin Syndrome (with integrations)
Serotonin syndrome is very commonly tested on all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I discuss relevant pathophysiology and make lots of integrations with other disciplines that many should find helpful.
Divine Intervention Episode 450: The Clutch Hypernatremia Podcast (for Step 1-3)
Hypernatremia is very commonly tested on all the USMLE exams. If you want to understand the pathophysiology of hypernatremia, this podcast is what you need. I even discuss the reasoning behind why one treatment comes before the other so you’re not just blindly memorizing some algorithm you learnt somewhere.
Divine Intervention Episode 449: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 93
In this super HY but short podcast, I discuss a host of HY cardio, renal, genetic, and micro pathologies that typically show up on the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 448: What to do if you did not match + Some ERAS 2023/2024 recommendations
In this short podcast, I address specific/practical things that could be done if you don’t match into a residency program (or had to SOAP into a prelim). I also discuss some specific recommendations for the 2023/2024 ERAS cycle that should be applicable to many medical students/IMGs.
Divine Intervention Episode 447: How to use The Divine Intervention Podcasts in 2023
One of the most common questions I get from people is this: What specific podcast episodes should I listen to on your website? In this podcast, I address this question in detail and also provide recommendations for what could be done for people at different levels of learning. I specifically try to discuss podcasts I consider to be beneficial for individuals taking the more recent USMLE exams. For individuals taking Step 1, consider going through the podcasts I have tailored to Step 1 that cover the different tested disciplines.
Divine Intervention Episode 446: Divine Patch (Updates/Corrections from Past Episodes)
In this HY episode, I discuss certain updates to concepts/ideas I have discussed in previous podcasts. Guidelines and NBME views on certain topics change and I will periodically make these “patch podcasts” so the website stays ahead of the curve with regards to preparing people for all the USMLE exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 445: The Clutch MI Complications Podcast (Step 1-3)
In this clutch podcast episode, we discuss pretty much all you need to know about MI complications. They test this stuff on all the USMLE exams. I discuss the basic ones but also venture into a lot of what is not really covered in detail by many resources. I spend time explaining pathophysiology so you’re not just blindly memorizing concepts. Super HY stuff to know for your tests.
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