This podcast is incredibly HY for the USMLE and COMLEX exams. In this concluding podcast, I address herpes from an “integrative” perspective. There are so many branch points our examinee overlords can take with the herpes viruses so I aggressively go after them with this podcast. In this second part, I discuss the remaining herpes viruses (2-8). I also integrate the some material related to neurology and immunology while discussing some other pathologies that make common appearances on these board exams.
Category: Microbiology – USMLE Step 1
DIP Ep 626: The Clutch Herpes Podcast (Step 1-3), Part A
This podcast is incredibly HY for the USMLE and COMLEX exams. In this multipart podcast series, I address herpes from an “integrative” perspective. There are so many branch points our examinee overlords can take with the herpes viruses so I aggressively go after them with this podcast. In this first part, I lay a herpes foundation with a big discussion on HSV1. I also integrate the trigeminal nerve and specifically discuss some pathologies that make common appearances on these board exams.
DIP Ep 623: Last Minute Microbiology Review (Step 2 and 3)
In this podcast, I review a host of HY microbiology factoids that commonly show up on Step 2 and 3. You will directly get many questions right on your exam from listening to this podcast. I make so many integrations and delve into some test taking principles with this.
DIP Ep 615: Easy Understanding of The Tetanus Vaccine + Vaccine Test Taking Strategies
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.
DIP Ep 586-Quick and Dirty Microbiology Associations for Step 1-3 (Extremely HY)
In this podcast, I go over a large number of usual and unusual microbiology associations that show up frequently on the USMLE and COMLEX exams. There’s some stuff I discuss here that you may not even have heard of but should for sure be known as you prepare for your tests. I work through some decision trees so you can easily navigate some tricky test scenarios.
DIP Ep 570: The Clutch Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Podcast (Step 1-3) + Minor Correction
In this podcast, I discuss many of the HY skin and soft tissue infections you need to know for your exam. Easy points if you devote time to learning them. Quick errata: for leprosy, the lepromatous form is a TH2 issue, the tuberculoid form is a TH1 issue. I mixed the numbers up in the podcast. My apologies.
DIP Ep 569: Some Weird But Very HY Step 2/3 Basic Science Concepts (also helpful for Step 1)
This podcast is an oddball podcast. But you know what? It’s pretty HY to know this stuff for Step 2CK and 3. This stuff would also be very useful for a Step 1 taker as there is more emphasis on a clinical orientation with many Step 1 questions these days. I also discuss some test taking principles and wisdom related to how the USMLEs set up exam questions and answer choices. Worth your while for sure!
DIP Ep 554: What is this antibiotic used for? (Extremely HY for Step 1-3)
Easily one of my highest yield podcasts to date. Please listen to this as many times as you can throughout your dedicated period. There will be numerous questions on your exam from this one podcast. I literally discuss most of the major antibiotics and the SPECIFIC USE CASES for Step 1-3. Note that I self correct around minute 22 for quadruple therapy in H. Pylori compared to something I stated a few minutes earlier in the podcast (metronidazole, not a macrolide).
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 492: The Clutch Septic Joint Podcast
Joint infections are tested very frequently on all the USMLE exams. What do you need to know? This podcast addresses this specific question.
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