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.
Category: Obstetrics and Gynecology Shelf
Divine Intervention Episode 531: The HY Contraceptive Podcast
Contraception is a heavily tested topic on all the USMLEs and the OBGYN shelf exam. In this podcast, I thoroughly discuss the different contraceptive options available along with specific scenarios and integrations our friends at the NBMEs love to exploit. Definitely a must listen ahead of your exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 493: The Super Clutch Infertility Podcast (for Step 1-3)
Infertility is tested heavily on Step 1-3. This short but floridly HY podcast addresses it from so many dimensions that are utilized on the USMLEs. Make sure you listen to this before your test.
Divine Intervention Episode 467: The Clutch Cervical Cancer Podcast (for Step 1-3)
Cervical cancer is tested in so many different contexts on all the USMLE exams. This podcast addresses these contexts and makes tons of integrations you should find to be extremely helpful in getting those points. I also end with a short life lesson.
Divine Intervention Episode 459: The Clutch STI Podcast (for Step 1-3)
STIs are very easily confused on the USMLE exams. In this short podcast, I discuss what you need to know and emphasize key differentiating points. The only one I don’t discuss is N. Gonorrhoeae which is treated with ceftriaxone and is gram negative.
Divine Intervention Episode 383 – The Clutch Smoking Podcast (for Step 1-3)
In this ultra HY podcast, we discuss smoking and the many different ways it could be tested on all the USMLE exams. Listen to this before you take your test!
Divine Intervention Episode 373 – Progestin and Estrogen Challenge Tests
In this short “localize the lesion” podcast, I discuss an OBGYN topic that presents lots of challenges for individuals on the USMLE exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 357 – The Clutch Disorders of Sexual Differentiation Review (for Step 1-3)
The DSDs are a nebulous topic for many. The key to navigating this topic is having the right understanding. If DSDs are a problem for you, this podcast is exactly what you need. I discuss mechanisms, pathophysiology, and classic exam presentations of these disorders.
Divine Intervention Episode 356 – The Clutch UTI Podcast (for Step 1-3)
UTIs show up on essentially every USMLE exam. This podcast addresses pretty much everything you need to know about them for these tests. As a pro-tip, also consider listening to the urinalysis podcast (Ep 287).
Divine Intervention Episode 352 – The Clutch Fungi Podcast for Step 2CK/3.
Believe it or not, fungi are heavily tested on Step 2CK and 3. This short podcast will gift you many easy points on your test. I discuss essentially all the fungi you need to know for your exams and then proceed to make the necessary integrations with other disciplines (like genetics).
