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In this episode, I continue our rapid review series by discussing high yield vignettes that encompass multi systems processes and disorders. These topics end up being high yield but challenging for many medical students. Be sure to understand the different mechanisms emphasized here. Audio Download

In this podcast, I conclude this series that in detail walks through 86 novel NBME questions that reflect super HY concepts for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. spex-practice-test Audio Download

In this podcast, I continue this series that in detail walks through 86 novel NBME questions that reflect super HY concepts for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. Episode 647 will be the last episode in the series. spex-practice-test Audio Download

In this short podcast, I discuss the upcoming 50 hr review for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) initial certification exam. The course is a thoughtful, well put together collection of questions and scenarios with the goal of thoroughly preparing you for the test. Sign ups are solely on a first come, first serve … Continue reading 50 Hour ABIM Comprehensive Review (7/6-17, 2026)

In this podcast, I continue this series that in detail walks through 86 novel NBME questions that reflect super HY concepts for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. spex-practice-test Audio Download

In this podcast, I continue this series that in detail walks through 86 novel NBME questions that reflect super HY concepts for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. spex-practice-test Audio Download

In this podcast, I continue this series that in detail walks through 86 novel NBME questions that reflect super HY concepts for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. spex-practice-test Audio Download

This series is pretty HY and there’s a lot of super helpful material covered here. Consider this to be similar to the free 120/free 137 taken for Step 2/3 prep. spex-practice-test Audio Download

This series is pretty HY. Lots of Step 2 and 3 relevant topics and testing principles discussed here. spex-practice-test Audio Download

In this episode, I continue my thorough review of the SPEX Qs referenced in Ep 639. Really, really high yield stuff here for the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. spex-practice-test Audio Download

The USMLEs have a series of very good “Free 120” style questions they call “SPEX” questions that are freely available on their website. It’s a collection of 86 very high yield questions. The goal with this series is to walk through all 86 of them (like I did for the free 120) with an emphasis … Continue reading DIP Ep 639: USMLE Free 86 Series 1 (Q1-10, for Step 2/3)

In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for Step 2/3. I emphasize some classic themes that routinely present and spend significant amounts of time discussing alternate terms the USMLEs use for certain disorders. Audio Download

The USMLEs have gotten stranger over the years. In this podcast, I discuss the “nuance” behind many USMLE question patterns. The goal here is not necessarily to teach content (although I do some of that here to buttress my points). The focus is more on emphasizing CURRENT patterns that can help guide your studying and … Continue reading DIP Ep 637: Mechanisms Over Memorization (Current USMLE Question Patterns)

In this short podcast, I discuss mechanisms and relevant USMLE integrations in relation to the neural tube defects. Easy points on your test if you know the material here. Audio Download

In this episode, I continue our rapid review series by examining some HY basic science mechanisms that are commonly tested on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. I also discuss some prognostic factors/disease complications. Audio Download

Anxiety is literally at pandemic levels among many people in medicine. In this podcast, I discuss why people become anxious and provide very practical tips for dealing with this scourge. I have a strong feeling that you will benefit significantly from this podcast regardless of who you are in medicine. Audio Download

This podcast is a continuation of the rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 (and also Level 2/3) exams. In this specific episode, I cover a lot of biostatistics, prognostic factors, risk factors, infectious and inflammatory diseases, and other concepts. The goal here is not memorization but understanding and integration. Audio Download

Please make sure you listen to and study the material from this podcast. I make tons of integrations that WILL show up on your exams. This is the concluding podcast. Easy points if you know this stuff. Enough said. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss travel medicine. This is a topic that is heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. People tend to get so many of these questions wrong. The USMLEs have gotten really good at testing many of these diseases in strange ways to throw people off. I make so many integrations here … Continue reading DIP Ep 631-Travel Medicine Part A (super HY with numerous integrations, for Step 1-3)

In this podcast, I discuss 2 cases that encapsulate a large number of concepts frequently tested on the USMLE exams. I discuss a host of arrows, make necessary integrations, and help you understand pathophysiology every step of the way. You will almost certainly see some antecedents of this podcast represented on test day. Audio Download