This podcast is technically part of the rapid review series for Step 2/3. But there’s a twist here. I spend time discussing concepts, explaining pathophysiology, and showing integrations. But beyond this, I spend a decent amount of time talking about thought processes you should have if you plan to be successful with taking the newer … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 504: A Super HY Discussion of Some USMLE Concepts + Testing Considerations (Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 110)

LFTs show up in one way or the other on practically every USMLE exam. In this podcast, I lay a solid foundation and use numerous vignettes and conceptual integrations to help you understand the material. This should help tremendously with these questions on test day. I delve into some concepts that are not found in … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 503: LFTs and The USMLEs

In this podcast, I discuss a host of high yield material from many disciplines that show up on the USMLEs. I also spend time on some basic science details revolving around the immune system that are Step 2/3 worthy. I end with a life lesson on “moving on”. Audio Download

This podcast addresses common sense advice that will set you up beautifully for the future if followed. I go year by year and discuss every level of medical school and residency. I end with some specific advice that applies to pretty much anyone in medicine. Listen now, listen early, and start applying. Audio Download

Since this is the 500th episode, I decided to make a super HY review that will benefit any USMLE or COMLEX test taker (Step 1-3 or COMLEX 1-3). I spend tons of time on cardiac pressures and make lots of integrations across multiple disciplines. Thank you for your support so far with the website and … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 500: USMLE Rapid Review Series 108 (For Step 1-3)

In this podcast, I discuss 7 more principles that should assist tremendously in helping you get the very best from your dedicated period. Listen to Ep 498 first and then move on to this if you’re planning out your dedicated period or are in your dedicated period and struggling. Audio Download

A major determinant of your performance on the USMLE exams lies in how your dedicated period is constructed. In this podcast, I begin a deep dive into very practical principles that can help with properly structuring your dedicated period. I will continue this discussion in Ep 499. Definitely worthwhile if you are going to have … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 498: The Successful Dedicated Period (Part 1)

Residency can be a blissful experience. For others, it can be an intensely painful experience. How residency turns out largely depends on you. In this podcast, I examine principles that on application will make residency (and medical school) a much more rewarding experience. Audio Download

Understanding the hemodynamic consequences and cardiovascular parameters in aortic regurgitation is a tough pill to swallow for many people. In this short podcast, I address this question and also make common NBME integrations with this topic (like cardiac output, pulse pressures, systemic pressures, renin-angiotensin-system, etc). I explain all the pathophysiology step by step so you … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 496: Aortic regurgitation and some USMLE integrations

In this podcast, I go over a plethora of HY concepts with a huge focus on cirrhosis and it’s multiple integrations. I also spend some time giving a bird’s eye view into how the USMLEs love to test information these days. Audio Download

Thalassemias are very frequently tested on the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I help you understand everything about thalassemias so you’re not stuck mindlessly memorizing details. Definitely helpful for Step 1-3. I also discuss a bunch of mechanistic things that may help you understand some concepts in cardiology. Audio Download

Infertility is tested heavily on Step 1-3. This short but floridly HY podcast addresses it from so many dimensions that are utilized on the USMLEs. Make sure you listen to this before your test. Audio Download

Joint infections are tested very frequently on all the USMLE exams. What do you need to know? This podcast addresses this specific question. Audio Download

In this HY podcast, I discuss a host of oncologic problems and how they are tested on the USMLEs. I discuss classic presentations and NOVEL presentations that are not always present in many resources. I end with a life lesson on doing things at the right time. Audio Download

When do I get a TEE instead of a TTE is an age old question asked by many medical students while being heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. In this short podcast, I examine exactly what you need to know to get those pesky questions right. I also end with a short life lesson … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 490: The Clutch TEE Podcast

This podcast is incredibly HY. The esophagus is very heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I discuss the overwhelming majority of what you need to know for your exams by using scenarios, explaining pathophysiology, and making tons of integrations. Certainly worth your while before you take your test. Audio Download

In this podcast, we continue our rapid review series by taking some paraneoplastic syndromes and discussing some heavy derivative information on the different ways they could be tested. Audio Download

In this ultra HY podcast, I discuss a host of genetic concepts, OBGYN concepts, and heme concepts that are routinely tested on Step 2/3. Audio Download

In this short podcast, I go over some weird nuances with mitral/aortic disorders. I spend quite a bit of time discussing management and “pertinent arrows” related to these issues that could give people trouble on exams. Audio Download

In this short but HY podcast, I give some very good tips acquired from years of experience on how to interview and do it very well. This is intended for premeds interviewing for medical school, medical students interviewing for residency, and residents interviewing for fellowships. Audio Download

In this series, I will be discussing pharmacology purely from a Step 2 and 3 perspective. For those studying for Step 1, use the Step 1 specific pharmacology podcasts I have. In this series, we start off discussing the drugs used for the primary control of pain like acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and opioids and the diverse … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 484: Step 2 and 3 Drugs Series 1 (Pain Control)

In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for Step 2/3 by discussing a bunch of infectious disease vignettes that are not often discussed by routinely show up on the USMLEs. I also discuss a host of other topics and some prudent testing considerations. Audio Download

In this extremely HY podcast,  I take a deep dive into exploring insulin and the many different ways it could be tested on the USMLE exams. Everything in this podcast is HY for Step 1. There’s also a few HY items here for individuals taking Step 2/3. Please listen to this if you can. Audio … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 482: The Floridly HY Insulin Podcast (for Step 1, but helpful for Step 2/3)

Inclusion bodies are pretty high yield to know and understand for Step 1-3. I discuss the critical ones in this podcast. There are many others but they are typically extremely low yield and the USMLEs tend to go over more relevant details of those diseases than their inclusions. I also provide some useful tips here … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 481: The Clutch Inclusion Bodies Podcast (for Step 1-3)

In this short but ultra HY podcast, I discuss a series of concepts that people often run into trouble with on the USMLE exams. I focus on a host of basic science facts that Step 2/3 seem to love testing. I discuss pathophysiology, differentiating factors, and some other “testing” items that should help you pick … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 480: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 101

In this short podcast, I go over a series of principles that make for a desirable residency applicant. I discuss both application and personal factors that contribute to creating an individual that programs place highly on their rank lists. Audio Download

Knowing when to use CT with or without contrast is a conundrum many medical students have faced for ages. This podcast solidly addresses that problem and provides lots of useful integrations that should help you net some easy points on your exam. I also discuss a short life lesson at the end. Audio Download

The USMLEs love their acute coronary syndromes. This stuff also shows up on multiple shelf exams. This podcast goes on a deep, high yield dive into this topic and emphasizes common exam scenarios that should help you garner easy points. Audio Download

In this rapid review episode, I discuss a bunch of HY topics ranging from some genetic causes of amenorrhea to the different kinds of anemias/differentiating factors. Lots of integration and a focus on explaining pathophysiology where necessary. Shoot me an email if you want to sign up for any of the classes starting tomorrow. Audio … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 476: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 100

In this concluding podcast relating to the adrenergic receptors, I discuss the beta 2 and 3 receptors and how they are tested on the USMLE exams. Lots of helpful integrations here for easy points. I end with a short life lesson as well. Audio Download

In this podcast, we continue our detailed discussion of the adrenergic receptors with a deep dive into the beta 1 receptor and the many different contexts it’s tested in on the USMLE exams. Don’t sleep on this podcast. A lot of what I discuss here shows up routinely on all the USMLEs. Audio Download

In this short but HY podcast, I review a host of basic science concepts and some brain lesions commonly tested on the USMLE exams. I also discuss the nuanced concept of “predictive learning” as a tool for helping you perform better on the USMLEs. Audio Download

Alpha 2 receptors are tested in a surprisingly large number of contexts on all the USMLE exams. This podcast makes integrations that should help you nail these questions. I end with a short life lesson applicable to many people in medicine. Audio Download

Adrenergic receptors have a weird way of showing up in many different contexts on the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I spend time breaking down alpha-1 adrenergic receptors and the many different contexts/dimensions the NBMEs choose to take with them on the USMLE exams. Pretty HY stuff here. Audio Download

Numerical acid base problems that require picking out the exact disorder and appropriate compensation show up on essentially every USMLE exam. In this podcast, I discuss a simple, but accurate approach to correctly answering these questions from an NBME/USMLE. This is one of those podcasts you should take notes on and listen through slowly. It … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 470: Numerical Acid-Base Problems on The USMLEs (a simplified, accurate approach)

A common problem with the dedicated periods of many people is a lack of score improvements with practice exams. In this podcast, I delve into the most common reasons why these problems arise. I also spend time discussing specific strategies for effectively handling them. Audio Download

In this short podcast, I go over a host of important pediatric and drug related presentations that commonly show up on Step 2 and 3. Audio Download

Cervical cancer is tested in so many different contexts on all the USMLE exams. This podcast addresses these contexts and makes tons of integrations you should find to be extremely helpful in getting those points. I also end with a short life lesson. Audio Download

In this rapid review podcast, I discuss a bunch of pathologies relating to the endocrine system and how they are frequently tested on the USMLE exams. I also end with a short life lesson. Audio Download

In this ultra HY podcast, I use a large number of scenarios to illustrate exactly what venous return/preload are. I discuss the different things that affect them. Enjoy! Audio Download

Cardiovascular parameters have a way of showing up on pretty much every USMLE exam. In this super HY podcast, I use scenarios and logical thought processes to introduce cardiac output, stroke volume, vascular resistance, systolic and diastolic pressures, pulse pressures, etc. I discuss so many scenarios and make integrations that should help you get your … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 464: Cardiovascular Parameters (for Step 1-3)

Many medical students, residents, and practicing physicians commit suicide every single week. The goal of this podcast is to raise awareness concerning this issue, discuss causes/situations that drive people to commit suicide, and discuss practical approaches to deal with the problem. Please support those around you. If you’re thinking of ending your life, remember there … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 463: Suicide In Medicine

In this podcast, I discuss major depressive disorder and the mountain of derivative concepts the USMLEs love to attach to it. Audio Download

In this second and final part of our antibiotic review, I delve deep into other HY, classically tested antibiotics. Please I beg you, listen to Ep 460 and 461 before you take your exams. You will get many questions right from these 2 podcasts. This is easily one of the highest yield things I have … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 461: Floridly HY Antibiotic Review for Step 1-3 (Part 2, final)

Don’t sleep on this podcast. You will get so many questions right on the all the USMLE exams from the many integrations you see me making here. Episode 461 will continue the series. Enjoy! Audio Download

STIs are very easily confused on the USMLE exams. In this short podcast, I discuss what you need to know and emphasize key differentiating points. The only one I don’t discuss is N. Gonorrhoeae which is treated with ceftriaxone and is gram negative. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss 3 common biases that are inherent in screening tests. I try to break down differences between these biases so you don’t confuse them on your exams. Audio Download

Horner’s syndrome is very commonly tested on the USMLE exams. There are however some antecedents that are not commonly emphasized that could help one pin down the exact location of the lesion. In this short podcast, I explain these in detail so you have a true understanding of the different ways this simple topic can … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 457: Horner’s Syndrome (a USMLE perspective)