Confounding as a biostatistical concept literally confounds people on every USMLE exam. If you have a problem with this topic, this podcast is exactly what you’re looking for. I use lots of examples and then explain the ways this material can be tested on NBME exams.
Category: USMLE Step 1
Divine Intervention Episode 361 – The Eye Part 1 (for Step 1-3) + Step 2CK/3 Course Reminder
The eye is a nebulous topic for many people to understand. My goal with this podcast is to help you thoroughly understand and answer NBME questions related to this complex organ.
Divine Intervention Episode 360 – The Clutch Secondary Hypertension Podcast (Step 1-3)
Secondary hypertension is tested on essentially every USMLE exam in some way, shape, or form. The NBMEs love to integrate the topic with many other disciplines. If you struggle with this specific topic, this podcast is exactly what you need. I present numerous vignettes, integrations, and physiology/pathology tie-ins to help you make sense and simplicity of a nebulous topic.
Divine Intervention Episode 359 – The Clutch Hypersensitivity Reactions Podcast (for Step 1-3)
Many people struggle mightily with understanding and properly answering questions with hypersensitivity reactions. This podcast discusses the mechanism behind each type, provides examples, and makes integrations by introducing key tidbits the NBME loves to emphasize. Should easily net you a few points on all the USMLEs.
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 353 – The Clutch Pulmonary HTN Podcast (for Step 1-3)
Pulmonary HTN is a topic that is tested in so many different unique ways on the USMLE exams. This podcast addresses the topic from an “exam like” perspective, explains mechanisms, and integrates with other disciplines.
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).
Divine Intervention Episode 350 – The Clutch Teratogen Podcast (+ Step 2CK/3 Course Reminder)
Teratogens are very HY for all the USMLE exams (Step 1-3). There’s a lot to remember here but learning it in context and seeing it integrated with other bits of information makes learning the content a lot more palatable. This podcast should net you some easy points on your test.
Divine Intervention Episode 348 – The Clutch Hypercalcemia Podcast (Step 1-3)
This podcast addresses the vast majority of what you need to know for the USMLE exams with hypercalcemia in an integrated format.
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