In this short but ultra HY podcast, I discuss the classic presentations (read: how they will be tested) of the vast majority of the paraneoplastic syndromes tested on the USMLE exams. It’s not a matter of if it will be tested, just a matter of which one. Listen to this before taking your exam.
Divine Intervention Episode 342 – Common ERAS Application Mistakes (for IMGs and US Medical Students).
This podcast details the many common mistakes made by a large number of residency applicants in the US. I encourage you to consider the advice given here and adjust your application accordingly.
Divine Intervention Episode 341 – Lupus and The USMLEs.
In this short but extremely HY podcast, I discuss essentially all you need to know about SLE for the USMLE Step 1-3 exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 340 – Genetic Syndromes and Cancers for the USMLEs (+ 10/4-8 Step 2CK/3 Course Reminder).
In this short but ultra HY podcast, I discuss the classically tested genetic syndromes that lead to malignancy on the USMLE exams (Step 1-3). For those taking Step 2CK/3 anytime soon, I have a comprehensive review course and a test taking strategies course from 10/4-8. Shoot me an email via the website for more details.
Motivation Monday: How To Deal With Medical Student/Resident Anxiety
Anxiety is a powerful paralytic and is an epidemic amongst healthcare practitioners (including myself). This podcast addresses principles and strategies that have helped tremendously in dealing with this issue both personally and from my experiences working with/helping others.
Divine Intervention Episode 339 – The HY Pulmonary Embolism Podcast
Pulmonary emboli are a very commonly tested topic on the USMLE exams. The NBME especially loves to test this topic in the context of “scenarios”. In this podcast, I utilize a scenario heavy approach to address these concepts and explain pathophysiology.
Announcement: October NBME Test Taking Course and Step 2CK/3/COMLEX Review Course
In this announcement podcast, I detail the upcoming NBME test taking strategies course (10/4 from 2-4.30 pm PST) and the 24 hour Step 2CK/3/COMLEX review course from 10/5-8 (10am-4pm PST each day). Email me via the website to sign up.
Motivation Monday: How To Write an Excellent Personal Statement
The personal statement is one of the most important parts of the ERAS application. Many go about this stressful process the wrong way. This short podcast highlights specific principles and gives detailed examples of what to do to make your personal statement agreeable to an application reviewer.
Divine Intervention Episode 338 – Fetal Heart Rate Tracings Made Easy
People hate FHR tracings. But they are very easy if you have the right mechanistic understanding and identification pattern. This short podcast addresses FHR tracings in ways that will help you not get these questions wrong anymore (including management). There’s an attached PDF here that has some drawings. To register for the 2CK/3/COMLEX course, email me via the website.
Motivation Monday: How To Review UWorld and NBME Questions Efficiently
Many take an inordinately large amount of time to review questions from Qbank/NBME resources with limited benefit. This podcast addresses practical tips for dealing with this problem. At the end, I discuss my upcoming Step 2CK/3 courses and then wrap up with a life lesson on organization.
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