Divine Intervention Episode 276 – USMLE Nov 2020 Changes Series 6: Professionalism/Ethics.

In this episode, I continue the series that addresses the knowledge needed to answer the types of questions portrayed on the new exam that debuted on November 11. I am following the USMLE outline closely and in this podcast discuss a truckload of professionalism/ethics scenarios. I try to devote quite a number of time to coaching you on “best physician responses” and some unusual ethical dilemmas that your friends at the NBME seem to worry about these days. There are no attached slides.

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Divine Intervention Episode 275 – USMLE Nov 2020 Changes Series 5: Diagnostic Errors.

In this episode, I continue the series that addresses the knowledge needed to answer the types of questions portrayed on the new exam that debuted on November 11. I am following the USMLE outline closely and in this podcast, discuss diagnostic errors. Instead of just inundating you with facts, I use examples to explain these concepts. There are no attached slides.

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Divine Intervention Episode 273 – The NBME and High Output Heart Failure (+ upcoming 2CK Course).

In this ultra HY episode, I discuss a concept that is often neglected in many resources: high output heart failure. This topic is actually reflected on the USMLE Step 1-3 exams. I utilize close to 15 common NBME scenarios to discuss and reinforce the topic. I also spend quite a bit of time explaining pathophysiology so you don’t have to mindlessly memorize details. There are no attached slides.

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Divine Intervention Episode 270 – USMLE Step 2CK Rapid Review Series 43 (and upcoming 2CK Course 11/6-7).

In this short but ultra HY podcast, I continue the rapid review series for the Step 2CK exam with a discussion of unusual pathologies that commonly stomp students. There are no attached slides. For more details on the course, contact me via the website.

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Divine Intervention Episode 268 – USMLE Nov 2020 Changes Series 4: Palliative Care 2.

In this episode, I continue the CLEAN-SP curriculum that is targeted specifically towards the USMLE changes coming down the pike from November 11. Note that other episodes for these topics are Ep 228, 230, and 234. I also have the NBME Test Taking Strategies Course from 2-4.30 pm PST on 10/16 and the Step 2CK Comprehensive Course from 6-10 am, 12-4 pm, and 6-8 pm PST on 10/17.

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Divine Intervention Episode 267 – The USMLE and Normal Changes in The Elderly.

In this short but ultra HY podcast, I comprehensively discuss changes (across most body systems) that are common (but normal) in the elderly population. For those taking the USMLE Step 1-3 exams, consider knowing this podcast cold. Many of the concepts discussed here are factoids that are rarely covered in most resources. Also a reminder about the upcoming USMLE Step 2CK (10/17), Step 3 (11/13-14), Test Taking Strategies (10/16), and Biostats/Ethics/HealthCare Systems courses. There are no attached slides.

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