This podcast is HY. Many people just memorize cardiac signs. The USMLEs over the last year has started placing an emphasis on making Qs a lot more challenging by describing these signs in weird integrated ways which makes it hard for some to even realize what is being tested. In this podcast, I begin to discuss some of these signs. I’ll hit some more within the next few podcasts.
Category: Shelf Exams
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Divine Intervention Episode 515: Ventilator Physiology Part 2 (for Step 1-3)
This podcast is a continuation of Episode 65 which was an introduction to ventilator physiology. In Part 2, I focus on CPAP and PEEP while making tons of integrations with how they affect multiple pulmonary and cardiovascular parameters. This is a classic source of “physiology arrow questions” on the USMLE exams. I also end with a life lesson on fulfilling your dreams the right way.
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.
Divine Intervention Episode 512: Mechanisms of Diarrhea (for Step 1-3)
Diarrhea is a very common topic on the USMLEs. One big focus with some questions is not recall but knowing how the diarrhea actually unfolds. These questions often have answer chances that do not list bugs but list mechanisms. This podcast helps to clear up how diarrhea actually arises so you can answer these questions correctly.
Divine Intervention Episode 510: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and It’s Many Integrations (Step 1-3)
OSA is commonly tested on the USMLE exams. But they also love using this as a topic to hit a bunch of other concepts that people do not think about. In this podcast, I address these concepts and also make a solid effort to help you understand the material.
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