DIP Ep 587: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 5b (Q46-50, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I also discuss a lot of pharmacology and bilirubin metabolism with this specific episode.

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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.

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DIP Ep 585: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 5a (Q41-45, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles (especially questions where you have limited knowledge of the information presented). I discuss a host of genetic concepts (including the different blot types) that are super useful for the USMLEs.

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DIP Ep 581: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 2 (Q11-20, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

In this episode, I continue my discussion of the Step 1 Free 120.I make tons of integrations here with anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, biostatistics, and other relevant subjects. The PDF for the relevant free 120 is attached to the first part of this series (Ep 580). I also conclude with a life lesson on knowledge, understanding, and wisdom and how this may be relevant to test taking and patient care.

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DIP Ep 580: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 1 (Q1-10, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)

In this podcast, I begin working through the currently available USMLE Step 1 Free 120. This will be a very HY series with lots of integration and learning. For anyone that has listened to similar podcasts for the Step 2 Free 120 and the Step 3 Free 137, you know that there’s a lot I discuss here including testing principles. For those taking Step 2 and 3, strongly consider doing the Step 1 Free 120 for extra practice and listening to this series as the lines between the USMLEs are now heavily blurred with Step 1 being very clinical these days.

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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.

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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!

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