DIP Ep 602: Endocrine Thinking (Stimulation and Suppression Tests)

In this high yield podcast, I discuss confirmatory testing for a host of endocrine related pathologies. The USMLEs love to test these in familiar and unfamiliar situations that occasionally step out of classic norms. I highlight a few of these scenarios and permutations so you’re well versed and ready to tackle whatever presents on your exam (especially arrows and what certain strange results mean).

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DIP Ep 601: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 122

In this podcast, I go over a host of hormone related pathologies commonly tested on the USMLE exams. I go over the relevant pathophysiology and variations emphasized with many question scenarios. I also discuss key differentiating factors between similar disease processes.

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Divine Intervention Episode 539: 50 HY Corticosteroid Facts To Know For Step 1-3 (+ PDF worksheet)

This podcast is ridiculously HY. It will generate lots of easy points on your test and is short, sweet, and to the point. I discuss 50 HY Steroid facts and integrations by using tons of clinical scenarios. I also spend time explaining pathophysiology where necessary. There’s an attached worksheet that you can fill out and create notes with so you can review later. For those interested in the 20 hr Step 2/3 Class and Last Minute Review today and next week, email me via the website for more information.

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Divine Intervention Episode 514: A Framework For Understanding Endocrine Testing (for Step 1-3)

For medical students taking endocrinology, the myriad of tests used to diagnose the different pathologies sometimes seem nebulous and random. In this podcast, I describe a simple, logical framework for organizing the different diagnostic tests in your mind. I strongly believe that you should consider listening to this to obtain a better appreciation of/foundation before delving deep into understanding endocrinology.

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Divine Intervention Episode 513: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 112

In this episode, I discuss a host of genetic diseases commonly tested on the USMLEs and devote time to making other integrations with endocrinology, microbiology, and pharmacology. Email me via the website if you want to register for the Step 2/3 class starting today.

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Divine Intervention Episode 482: The Floridly HY Insulin Podcast (for Step 1, but helpful for Step 2/3)

In this extremely HY podcast,  I take a deep dive into exploring insulin and the many different ways it could be tested on the USMLE exams. Everything in this podcast is HY for Step 1. There’s also a few HY items here for individuals taking Step 2/3. Please listen to this if you can.

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Divine Intervention Episode 440: High Dose Dexamethasone (New USMLE Perspective)

This podcast is short but addresses a critical point about the high dose dexamethasone suppression test. This long memorized test by many medical students now has a new outlet that has been expressing itself over the last few months. I discuss this new perspective here.

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