USMLE Step 1

In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles (especially questions where you have limited knowledge of the information presented). I discuss a host of genetic concepts (including the different blot types) that are super useful for the USMLEs. Audio Download

In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download

In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download

In this episode, I continue my discussion of the Step 1 Free 120.I make tons of integrations here with anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, biostatistics, and other relevant subjects. The PDF for the relevant free 120 is attached to the first part of this series (Ep 580). I also conclude with a life lesson on knowledge, understanding, … Continue reading DIP Ep 581: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 D...

In this podcast, I begin working through the currently available USMLE Step 1 Free 120. This will be a very HY series with lots of integration and learning. For anyone that has listened to similar podcasts for the Step 2 Free 120 and the Step 3 Free 137, you know that there’s a lot I … Continue reading DIP Ep 580: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 1 (Q1-10, super helpful for S...

In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams by discussing a host of tricky endocrinology and pharmacology vignettes. HY stuff here for sure. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss many of the HY skin and soft tissue infections you need to know for your exam. Easy points if you devote time to learning them. Quick errata: for leprosy, the lepromatous form is a TH2 issue, the tuberculoid form is a TH1 issue. I mixed the numbers up in the … Continue reading DIP Ep 570: The Clutch Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Podcast (Step 1-3) + Minor Correct...

This podcast is an oddball podcast. But you know what? It’s pretty HY to know this stuff for Step 2CK and 3. This stuff would also be very useful for a Step 1 taker as there is more emphasis on a clinical orientation with many Step 1 questions these days. I also discuss some test … Continue reading DIP Ep 569: Some Weird But Very HY Step 2/3 Basic Science Concepts (also helpful for Ste...

Easily one of my highest yield podcasts to date. Please listen to this as many times as you can throughout your dedicated period. There will be numerous questions on your exam from this one podcast. I literally discuss most of the major antibiotics and the SPECIFIC USE CASES for Step 1-3. Note that I self … Continue reading DIP Ep 554: What is this antibiotic used for? (Extremely HY for Step...

In this podcast, I wrap up our Fe story for the USMLEs by discussing specific pathologies. I integrate extensive amounts of genetics, hematology, microbiology, and endocrinology. Definitely worth a listen for every exam taker. Audio Download

There are lots of Fe based concepts that the USMLEs routinely test (Step 1-3). Having a good foundation is very helpful in nailing these questions on your exam. In this first part, the goal is to help you understand this important metal. I also make numerous integrations along the way with certain diseases I will … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 550: The Iron Story and The USML...

This is easily one of my most high yield podcasts for all the USMLE exams. I discuss close to 100 or so integrations that hit on many of the neurology topics tested on the USMLEs (from a structural perspective). I discuss malignancies, vascular items, seizures, infectious diseases, risk factors, etc. For the amount of time … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 546: Super HY USMLE Ne...

In this podcast, I discuss a very specific drug interaction our friends at the NBME love to go after on Step 1-3. I give a rich number of examples. I conclude by discussing 1-2 more concepts that often show up as well. Shorter podcast so this should be a quick listen. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss facial muscle weakness in the context of all the USMLE exams. I discuss pathophysiology and explain how to easily differentiate the many confusing causes. Audio Download Episode 543 PDF Worksheet

In this podcast, I continue our discussion of many HY cardiac signs for the USMLEs. I make a very large number of integrations with many diseases with this podcast. Super HY stuff for any USMLE taker. Audio Download Episode 542 PDF Worksheet

In this short but super HY podcast, I discuss the familial cancer syndromes that are frequently tested on Step 1-3. I make tons of extremely useful integrations with other pathologies and discuss some useful screening guidelines. Fill out the worksheet as you navigate through the podcast. Email me via the website if you want to … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 541: Familial Can...

This podcast is HY. Many people just memorize cardiac signs. The USMLEs over the last year has started placing an emphasis on making Qs a lot more challenging by describing these signs in weird integrated ways which makes it hard for some to even realize what is being tested. In this podcast, I begin to … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 540: Floridly HY Cardiac Signs (Step 1-3)

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 … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 539: 50 HY Cortic...

Contraception is a heavily tested topic on all the USMLEs and the OBGYN shelf exam. In this podcast, I thoroughly discuss the different contraceptive options available along with specific scenarios and integrations our friends at the NBMEs love to exploit. Definitely a must listen ahead of your exams. Audio Download

In this podcast, I deliberately use examples to review many of the HY cognitive errors that are often tested on the USMLEs. I introduce these errors with an example, discuss the error, and then mention specific hotspots that the USMLEs use to test that particular error type. At the end, I give some memory hooks … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 530: Cognitive Errors and The USML...

Osteomyelitis is surprisingly one of the highest yield topics tested on the USMLE exams. It is a topic that is best understood in domains. In this short podcast, I address these “different domains” so you’re able to tackle them easily on your test. Definitely worth a listen. Email me if you’re interested in the 20 … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 524: Th...

We all know that niacin deficiency causes pellagra…But our friends at the USMLEs love to draw their questions from the causes/integrations. That way they can easily test if you can see links between disparate symptoms and pathways. This short podcast essentially teaches you all of this in an easy to understand format. Also make sure … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 517: B...

This podcast is super HY. Lots of questions you could easily get right on your exam. While we spend time on brain tumors, about half of the podcast goes into tons of other integrations from repro, endocrine, cardio, heme, etc. I strongly encourage you to listen to this. I also discuss lots of pathophysiology so … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 516: The Floridly HY Brain Tumor P...

This podcast is a continuation of Episode 65 which was an introduction to ventilator physiology. In Part 2, I focus on CPAP and PEEP while making tons of integrations with how they affect multiple pulmonary and cardiovascular parameters. This is a classic source of “physiology arrow questions” on the USMLE exams. I also end with … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 515:...

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 … Continue reading Di...