In this ultra HY podcast, I use a large number of scenarios to illustrate exactly what venous return/preload are. I discuss the different things that affect them. Enjoy!
Category: USMLE Step 1
Divine Intervention Episode 464: Cardiovascular Parameters (for Step 1-3)
Cardiovascular parameters have a way of showing up on pretty much every USMLE exam. In this super HY podcast, I use scenarios and logical thought processes to introduce cardiac output, stroke volume, vascular resistance, systolic and diastolic pressures, pulse pressures, etc. I discuss so many scenarios and make integrations that should help you get your thinking straight on these topics. I also end with a life lesson on the dangers of multitasking.
Divine Intervention Episode 461: Floridly HY Antibiotic Review for Step 1-3 (Part 2, final)
In this second and final part of our antibiotic review, I delve deep into other HY, classically tested antibiotics. Please I beg you, listen to Ep 460 and 461 before you take your exams. You will get many questions right from these 2 podcasts. This is easily one of the highest yield things I have ever made. A word is enough for the wise.
Divine Intervention Episode 460: Floridly HY Antibiotic Review for Step 1-3 (Part 1)
Don’t sleep on this podcast. You will get so many questions right on the all the USMLE exams from the many integrations you see me making here. Episode 461 will continue the series. Enjoy!
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 458: Biases in Screening Tests (Lead time, length time, selection)
In this podcast, I discuss 3 common biases that are inherent in screening tests. I try to break down differences between these biases so you don’t confuse them on your exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 457: Horner’s Syndrome (a USMLE perspective)
Horner’s syndrome is very commonly tested on the USMLE exams. There are however some antecedents that are not commonly emphasized that could help one pin down the exact location of the lesion. In this short podcast, I explain these in detail so you have a true understanding of the different ways this simple topic can be tested.
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 453: A Quick Review of HY Psychiatry Timelines
In this short podcast, I review the timelines associated with many of the commonly tested psychiatric disorders on the USMLE Step 1-3 exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 452: NMS and Malignant Hyperthermia (vs Serotonin Syndrome)
In this HY podcast which is a continuation of Ep 451, I discuss 2 other disorders people routinely confuse on exams while explaining key differences between each one. I discuss relevant pathophysiology and also make necessary integrations.
