In this rapid review episode, I spend an extensive amount of time discussing tons of electrolyte scenarios that commonly show up on the USMLEs. You will definitely get tested on many of these on the exam. Listen and pay good attention.
Category: Medicine – USMLE Step 2
DIP Ep 668: Follow The Arrows (Endocrine) + Side Gigs In Medicine
In this podcast, I work through a high yield USMLE practice scenario while discussing 9 physiological “arrows” that are commonly tested. Do the worksheet first and then listen to the podcast. I also discuss a new book where I comprehensively provide practical information on unknown side gigs that can be used to boost physician income.
DIP Ep 632: Travel Medicine B (super HY with lots of integrations, for Step 1-3)
Please make sure you listen to and study the material from this podcast. I make tons of integrations that WILL show up on your exams. This is the concluding podcast. Easy points if you know this stuff. Enough said.
DIP Ep 631-Travel Medicine Part A (super HY with numerous integrations, for Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I discuss travel medicine. This is a topic that is heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. People tend to get so many of these questions wrong. The USMLEs have gotten really good at testing many of these diseases in strange ways to throw people off. I make so many integrations here so you’re very well prepared for whatever comes your way on test day.
DIP Ep 629: The Clutch Right Lower Quadrant Podcast
The RLQ is one of the most commonly tested abdominal regions on the USMLE/COMLEX exams. In this podcast, I run through many of the HY pathologies associated with the RLQ and make numerous integrations that should help you score easy points on your test.
DIP Ep 628: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 131
In this podcast, I continue the rapid review series for Step 2/3 by discussing a host of hematology, psychiatry, and internal medicine concepts. I integrate some biostatistics and prognoses along the way. Good listen before your exams.
DIP Ep 627: The Clutch Herpes Podcast (Step 1-3), Part B
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.
DIP Ep 625: The 5 USMLE “Gaps” (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I conceptually explain the 5 different gaps tested on the USMLEs (Serum AG, Urine AG, Osmolal gap, SAAG gradient, and A-a gradient). I make numerous integrations and really help you understand these things so you don’t have to memorize them. Another point of emphasis (low SAAG ascites is similar conceptually to exudative effusions). If you’re interested in the Step 1-3 classes beginning next week, shoot me an email.
DIP Ep 619: USMLE MSK Series (Elbow, Neck, Back)
There are so many ways our friends at the NBMEs test musculoskeletal pathologies. In this podcast, I discuss the elbow, neck, and back. I emphasize the specific things you need to know along with the different “decision permutations” that throw people off on the exam. Very, very, very HY to know this stuff especially for the recent exams.
DIP Ep 610: Imaging and The USMLEs (Part 1)
In this podcast, I address a large number of scenarios relating to imaging and vascular procedures commonly tested on all the USMLE exams (Step 1-3). This is often content that is pretty difficult to prepare for. This podcast lays out what you need to know in an easy to understand fashion. Very HY material for your test.