USMLE Step 1

If you struggle with CXR related Qs on USMLE exams, this podcast is what you need. I discuss a somewhat different approach to almost knowing what is being tested with a CXR question before you even look at the CXR. If you want to get your thinking right on this subject, this is exactly what … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 404 – The Floridly HY CXR Podcast

In this podcast, I continue our series on pulmonary pathophysiology. I discuss a lot of physiology and make integrations with other disciplines. I also conclude with a lesson on living a HY life. Audio Download

In this HY podcast, I discuss salient means for differentiating poisonings from carbon monoxide, cyanide, and methemoglobin. I spend time discussing physiology that should help you navigate these questions with ease on exams. I conclude with a life lesson relevant to most medical students/trainees. Audio Download

In this short podcast, I address some classic pharmacology scenarios that people routinely struggle with on USMLE exams. I take the time to carefully explain the underlying pathophysiology where appropriate so you’re not stuck memorizing mindless details. Audio Download

In this episode, I continue our pulmonary pathophysiology series and take a deeper dive with asthma and COPD. Audio Download

In this episode, we continue the series from Ep 392 that has the goal of really helping you understand and nail down the pathophysiology behind pulmonology and its associated pathologies. Audio Download

Pulm and it’s associated pathophysiology represents some of the most difficult material students have to learn in medical school. This podcast uses clinical vignettes and clear explanations to help you understand difficult concepts that people typically have issues with as they prepare for the USMLE exams. I plan to make more in the near future. … Continue reading Divine Intervention E...

In this short, but ultra HY podcast, I discuss the vast majority of what you need to know in relation to hypocalcemia for your USMLE exams. I spend a lot of time discussing mechanisms, pathophysiology, treatments, diagnostic approaches, and other key exam details. Audio Download

In this super HY podcast, I address a large number of the adverse drug reactions you would likely encounter on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. Listen to these before you take any of these tests! Audio Download

One area of emphasis on more recent USMLE exams are anesthesia/perioperative related complications. This short podcast goes over a lot of the HY ones you need to know and understand as you prepare for the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. Do not ignore this stuff. Audio Download

In this short, but ultra HY podcast, I discuss pretty much everything you need to know about IBD (UC and Crohns) for all the USMLE exams. Audio Download

In this ultra HY podcast, we discuss smoking and the many different ways it could be tested on all the USMLE exams. Listen to this before you take your test! Audio Download

This is an ultra HY podcast for all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I discuss the vast majority of the “elderly specific” pathologies that tend to pop up on the test. I initially started this as a rapid review but decided to just ultimately laser in on these specific topics. Audio Download

Thyroid cancer is a topic that shows up commonly on the USMLE exams. This short podcast addresses essentially all you need to know while integrating a few other HY disciplines. Audio Download

Hardy Weinberg/Genetic Probability questions are a common staple on all the USMLE exams. This short podcast uses a practice question to illustrate a logical approach to resolving these specific problems on exams. Audio Download

This podcast is essentially a continuation of Episode 371. In this episode, I review the HY spinal cord lesions that are classically tested on all the USMLE exams. Audio Download

In this short “localize the lesion” podcast, I discuss an OBGYN topic that presents lots of challenges for individuals on the USMLE exams. Audio Download

Headaches are very routinely tested on the USMLE exams. This short podcast addresses pretty much everything you need to know about them. For those taking Step 2CK/3 or COMLEX Level 2/3 within the next 3-4 weeks, email me via the website if you’re interested in the course taking place next week. Audio Download

In this short but floridly HY podcast, I introduce the spinal cord and make some integrations along the way. Neurology is not a memorization science. It’s a rule-based science. This podcast addresses many of these rules so understanding a future podcast I will make (on spinal cord lesions) will be a lot easier. Neurology comes … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 371 –...

In this short but extremely HY podcast, I discuss the vast majority of what you need to know in relation to amyloidosis for all the USMLE exams. Please listen to this podcast before you take any USMLE exam! Audio Download

In this episode, I continue our in-depth series on the eye that was started in Ep 361. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss effect modification. I also discuss key differences between effect modification and confounding. The Step 2CK/3/NBME Test Taking Strategies course coming up this week are also discussed. Audio Download

Confounding as a biostatistical concept literally confounds people on every USMLE exam. If you have a problem with this topic, this podcast is exactly what you’re looking for. I use lots of examples and then explain the ways this material can be tested on NBME exams. Audio Download

The eye is a nebulous topic for many people to understand. My goal with this podcast is to help you thoroughly understand and answer NBME questions related to this complex organ. Audio Download

Secondary hypertension is tested on essentially every USMLE exam in some way, shape, or form. The NBMEs love to integrate the topic with many other disciplines. If you struggle with this specific topic, this podcast is exactly what you need. I present numerous vignettes, integrations, and physiology/pathology tie-ins to help you make sense and simplicity … Continue reading Divine Interventio...