In this podcast, I conclude our deep dive into sickle cell disease. I make tons of integrations in this as well and discuss many of the complications associated with sickle cell disease by using vignettes. See you in the next episode.
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Divine Intervention Episode 507: The Clutch Sickle Cell Disease Podcast (for Step 1-3) Part 1
Sickle cell disease is easily a multisystems processes and disorders topic on the USMLEs. It can be tested in a myriad of ways and our friends at the NBMEs have a unique way of extending this concept to so many other disciplines. The goal of this podcast is to help you understand sickle cell disease but also help you see the many other ways they can go after this concept on the exams. In this episode alone, I have spent time talking about micro, social sciences/communication, etc. Definitely try to get through this before your exams if possible. Episode 508 will be the concluding part.
Divine Intervention Episode 504: A Super HY Discussion of Some USMLE Concepts + Testing Considerations (Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 110)
This podcast is technically part of the rapid review series for Step 2/3. But there’s a twist here. I spend time discussing concepts, explaining pathophysiology, and showing integrations. But beyond this, I spend a decent amount of time talking about thought processes you should have if you plan to be successful with taking the newer USMLE exams. There’ll be a podcast coming soon on why people fail the USMLE exams and why there’s an increased number of failures.
Divine Intervention Episode 503: LFTs and The USMLEs
LFTs show up in one way or the other on practically every USMLE exam. In this podcast, I lay a solid foundation and use numerous vignettes and conceptual integrations to help you understand the material. This should help tremendously with these questions on test day. I delve into some concepts that are not found in many resources but occasionally show up on the test. Another recommended podcast in this series is Ep 257 on bilirubin. Email me via the website if you would love to join the USMLE classes taking place this week.
Divine Intervention Episode 496: Aortic regurgitation and some USMLE integrations
Understanding the hemodynamic consequences and cardiovascular parameters in aortic regurgitation is a tough pill to swallow for many people. In this short podcast, I address this question and also make common NBME integrations with this topic (like cardiac output, pulse pressures, systemic pressures, renin-angiotensin-system, etc). I explain all the pathophysiology step by step so you can truly understand what’s going on.
Divine Intervention Episode 494: Thalassemia and the USMLEs
Thalassemias are very frequently tested on the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I help you understand everything about thalassemias so you’re not stuck mindlessly memorizing details. Definitely helpful for Step 1-3. I also discuss a bunch of mechanistic things that may help you understand some concepts in cardiology.
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.
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 455: The HY Autosomal Dominant Disorders Podcast (for Step 1-3)
This podcast is incredibly HY. You will see a lot of this stuff on your exams. Enough said!
Small correction around minute 20. Meningiomas are rarely associated with NF1. They are more commonly associated with NF2 (which is AD, is on Cr 22, and is also associated with ependymomas and acoustic neuromas which we also call schwannomas)
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.
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