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In this short podcast, I discuss the upcoming 25 hour Step 1/COMLEX 1 review. The course is excellent prep for those taking the mentioned exams along with those taking Step 2/3 or COMLEX 2/3 with poor foundations. With the increasing basic science bent of the Step 2/3 exams, an increasing number of individuals even with … Continue reading March 2024 25 Hour Step 1/COMLEX 1 Review

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 Divine Intervention Episode 514: A Framework For Understanding Endocrine Testing (for Step 1-3)

In this episode, I discuss a host of genetic diseases commonly tested on the USMLEs and devote time to making other integrations with endocrinology, microbiology, and pharmacology. Email me via the website if you want to register for the Step 2/3 class starting today. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss the review courses coming up in November/December For Step 1-3; The NBME Test Taking Class from 5-7.30 pm PST on 3/21/2024 The 4 Hour Biostatistics Bootcamp from 4-8 pm PST on 3/22/2024 The 5 Hour Social Sciences/Ethics/Quality Improvement/Communication Review from 3-8 pm PST on 3/23/24 For Step 2/3; The 20 … Continue reading March Classes (Step 1-3)

Diarrhea is a very common topic on the USMLEs. One big focus with some questions is not recall but knowing how the diarrhea actually unfolds. These questions often have answer chances that do not list bugs but list mechanisms. This podcast helps to clear up how diarrhea actually arises so you can answer these questions … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 512: Mechanisms of Diarrhea (for Step 1-3)

In this podcast, I address very practical tips and principles for reading/listening to information and retaining it for future use on exams and other personal situations. Audio Download

In this short podcast, I discuss the 50 hr, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 (also COMLEX 2/3) class taking place from June 1-14, 2024. We will meet for 5 hrs over 10 days (with 4 break days) with each session running from 3-8 pm PST. The class will focus heavily on reviewing content, critical analysis and … Continue reading 50 hr, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Class (June 2024)

OSA is commonly tested on the USMLE exams. But they also love using this as a topic to hit a bunch of other concepts that people do not think about. In this podcast, I address these concepts and also make a solid effort to help you understand the material. Audio Download

While this may be a rapid review podcast, I spend the entire time discussing different receptors and how they are integrated from a pharmacology and pathology perspective specifically for Step 2/3. The USMLEs now focus quite well on some basic science concepts from Step 1 directly on the Step 2CK/3 exams. This podcast addresses a … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 509: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 111 (MUST LISTEN for Step 2/3)

In this podcast, I conclude our deep dive into sickle cell disease. I make tons of integrations in this as well and discuss many of the complications associated with sickle cell disease by using vignettes. See you in the next episode. Audio Download

Sickle cell disease is easily a multisystems processes and disorders topic on the USMLEs. It can be tested in a myriad of ways and our friends at the NBMEs have a unique way of extending this concept to so many other disciplines. The goal of this podcast is to help you understand sickle cell disease … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 507: The Clutch Sickle Cell Disease Podcast (for Step 1-3) Part 1

There are a series of spinal cord disorders that are not addressed in many review resources but have an uncanny ability to show up on all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I collate these disorders together, discuss their classic presentations, emphasize differences between them, and also try to explain relevant pathophysiology where necessary. I … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 506: Weird But HY Spinal Cord Disorders (for Step 1-3)