Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

USMLE Step 2 CK Plus

This book and subsequent audio companion reflect what I would have wanted when I was studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. One of the major hurdles I faced while studying for my exam was the lack of a single reference resource similar to what existed for the USMLE Step 1 exam at the time of writing this book. This meant I had to use multiple resources which presented information in different formats and with different points of emphasis, resulting in a disorganized study approach. Despite my relative success on the exam scoring 278 and >99th percentile I believe my studying would have been m...

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Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Education

Latest episode

Apr 25, 2025

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Episodes

Chapter 7: Nephrology - Electrolyte Disorders 22.12.2023

Extensive review of electrolyte disorders including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.

Chapter 7: Nephrology - Congenital Nephron Disorders 19.12.2023

Review of congenital nephron disorder including Fanconi syndrome and others.

Chapter 7: Nephrology - Basics 16.12.2023

Review of some basic nephrology physiology, anatomy, and acid-base disorders.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Pancreas 05.12.2023

Review of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary 02.12.2023

Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Anorectal 27.11.2023

A brief review of anorectal disorders including hemorrhoids and anorectal cancer.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Large Intestine 22.11.2023

A thorough review of disorders involving the large bowel including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Small Intestine 05.11.2023

Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Stomach 01.11.2023

Deep dive into disorders of the stomach including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Esophagus 23.10.2023

Extensive review of diseases of the esophagus including diverticula, webs, esophagitis, GERD, and cancer.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Salivary Glands 12.10.2023

Review of disorders of the salivary glands, primarily focusing on the parotid gland.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Neoplasms 08.10.2023

Brief of cardiac tumors which are relatively uncommon, these include myxoma, rhabdomyoma, and metastatic tumors.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Cardiac Arrest 05.10.2023

Review of the causes and management of cardiac arrest.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Arrhythmias 02.10.2023

Review of arrythmias including their EKG appearance and management.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Pericardial Disease 29.09.2023

In this section we review disorders of the pericardium including pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and constrictive pericarditis.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Valvular Heart Disease 26.09.2023

A thorough review of valvular heart disease including right and left sided regurgitation and stenotic murmurs. We also review endocarditis.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Cardiomyopathies 23.09.2023

A review of cardiomyopathies differentiating between dilated, restrictive, and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Aorta and other Vascular Disease 20.09.2023

Review of acute pathologies including aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm. We also discuss peripheral artery disease.

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Hypertension 13.09.2023

A thorough review of essential hypertension, secondary causes of hypertension, and the pharmacology of anti-hypertensive agents. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on th...

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Other Causes of Chest Pain 10.09.2023

Review of other causes of cardiac and non-cardiac causes of chest pain, along with their diagnostics and management. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on the USMLE Step...

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Congestive Heart Failure 08.09.2023

Brief review of congestive heart failure.  A more thorough discussion of the management, specifically, pharmacotherapy of congestive heart failure is discussed in the next episode. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the...

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Myocardial Infarction 28.08.2023

Review of the topic of myocardial infarction including its causes, management, and complications. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. Elsevie...

Chapter 5: Cardiology - Coronary Artery Disease 24.08.2023

Review of coronary artery disease, signs and symptoms, and diagnostic testing. This serves as a prelude for the next section on myocardial infarction. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge n...

Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Ventilation 21.08.2023

A brief review comparing the indications of non-invasive and mechanical ventilation. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. Elsevier Amazon USML...

Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 18.08.2023

Thorough review of the high-yield topic of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. Elsevier Amazon US...

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