Given the fact that this podcast series is likely going to be used by M4’s/residents, I will start making the Step 3/ABIM/MITE series shorter so you can get in some studying if you have a 15-20 min break or have a drive to the hospital. In view of this, there will be many more podcasts for this series (and I will start making them more frequently). There are no attached slides. In this episode, I detail essentially everything you need to know about meningitis for these 3 exams. One important tidbit I forgot to mention is giving IV Dexamethasone about 15 mins before starting abx therapy if you suspect S. Pneumo as the offending organism. You do this for 4 days. There are no attached slides.
Category: USMLE Step 3
Divine Intervention Episode 75 – USMLE Step 3/Medicine ITE/ABIM Board Review Series 2 (Endocrinology)
In this podcast, I continue our review by going over a vast majority of the endocrinology that is potentially testable on these exams while integrating multiple disciplines. I plan to have one more podcast where I finish up my discussion of endocrine to essentially form a thorough endocrinology review for the highlighted exams. There are no attached slides.
Divine Intervention Episode 74 – USMLE Step 3/Medicine ITE/ABIM Board Review Series 1
In this podcast (series 1 of many to come), I begin to discuss topics that are targeted primarily towards residents preparing for the USMLE Step 3 exam and the Internal Medicine In Training Exam (ITE). This would also potentially help with the medicine boards but that is not my primary focus with this podcast. I utilize a format where I present a classic vignette, highlight the diagnosis, spend an extended period discussing the testable information relating to the diagnosis (and related diseases), and then give some HY info at the end relating to tests that should be ordered (especially for the CCS portion of Step 3). There are no attached slides as all information is in the podcast.
Divine Intervention Episode 71 – Oncology Pharm Part 2 (Final Part/Cell Biology Episode)
In this podcast, I conclude our discussion of oncology pharm by highlighting a wide variety of HY drugs that are classically tested on exams. There’s a lot of HY cell biology in this podcast so I will encourage you to listen to this podcast even if you feel comfortable with these drugs. There are no attached slides.
Divine Intervention Episode 70 – Oncology Pharm For The USMLEs Part 1
In this episode, I discuss a lot of the HY pharmacology related to the anti-cancer agents. There’s some HY integration with biochemistry, micro, and cell biology. There are no attached slides as all necessary information is in the podcast.
Divine Intervention Episode 68 – Psych Pharm Part 2 (Final Part)
In this episode, I round up my discussion of psych pharm as relevant to the USMLEs. Highly recommend listening to this if you are taking any of the USMLEs and the psych/neuro shelf. There are no accompanying slides.
Divine Intervention Episode 67 – Psych Pharmacology (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode, I begin an integrated discussion of the psych meds as relevant to the USMLE exams. I discuss the drugs used for depression, anxiety, sleep, and some minor disorders. No slides attached as all the relevant information is in the podcast. Watch out for Part 2…And happy new year!
Divine Intervention Episode 65 – Ventilator Physiology For The USMLEs (an overview)
In this podcast, I discuss essentially all you need to know about vents as relevant to the USMLE exams (Step 1-3). I also discuss a host of HY ABG scenarios that commonly show up on these exams. There are no slides as all needed information is in the podcast. A more detailed vent podcast will come in a future episode. QUICK CORRECTION- AROUND MINUTE 11, I MISTAKENLY SWITCH WORDS WHEN DEFINING A SHUNT. THE TRUE DEFINITION IS THAT A SHUNT REPRESENTS A REGION OF LUNG THAT IS PERFUSED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MY EXPLANATION IS CORRECT BUT THAT ONE DEFINITION IS WRONG SO TAKE NOTE!
Divine Intervention Episode 41 – USMLE Antibiotic Guide.
Today’s podcast is a very high level review of antibiotics as classically tested on USMLE/Shelf exams. Basically, this podcast tells you what to do when presented with a particular bug scenario. Slides attached.
Divine Intervention Episode 41 USMLE Antibiotic Guide
Divine Intervention Episode 37 – Risk Factors, Preventive Medicine, and Screening Guidelines.
In this episode, I discuss a large majority of the most important risk factors for commonly tested NBME diseases (including OBGYN). I also discuss high yield screening guidelines and “most common causes of death”. Easy points if you know this stuff on test day. Relevant for Step 1-3 and the M3 Shelf exams. No slides attached as all relevant information is in the podcast.
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