Podcasts/Vodcasts relevant to the USMLE Step 1-3 exams and 3rd year shelf exams.
The Divine Intervention Podcasts is an incredible resource for medical students and trainees preparing for Step 1 and future board exams. This podcast has been a lifesaver for many, providing valuable knowledge and insight to help students succeed in their studies. The host, Divine, does a fantastic job of connecting concepts and filling in knowledge gaps. He covers a lot of material in a short amount of time, making it perfect for listening while driving or working out. This podcast is like gold for medical students.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Divine's ability to explain complex topics in a way that is easy to understand. He emphasizes the physiology and pathology behind the concepts, making it easier to remember the high-yield information. Divine also provides great tips for tackling NBME styled questions, which is incredibly valuable for exam preparation. In addition, he shares life tips and motivation, showing genuine care for his listeners' success as future doctors.
One potential downside of this podcast could be its density at first. Some listeners may find it overwhelming initially due to the amount of information covered in each episode. However, once given a chance, Divine's teaching style becomes more appreciated and loved by listeners. Moreover, the dense nature of the content can actually be beneficial as it ensures that no important topics are missed.
In conclusion, The Divine Intervention Podcasts is an amazing resource that provides invaluable knowledge and guidance to medical students and trainees preparing for board exams. Divine's teaching style is effective and his dedication to his listeners' success shines through in every episode. This podcast is truly gold for anyone studying medicine and seeking high-quality education in an easily accessible format.
In this rapid review podcast, I discuss tons of HY scenarios that classically show up on the USMLEs. I also discuss many variations of “similar themes” so you can easily pick up on them. Finally, I talk about how the USMLEs create answer choices with many of their questions. Audio Download
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading June 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Begins 6/19/25)
In this episode, I continue my discussion on the many imaging tests that often pop up on the USMLEs. I discuss when they should be used and appropriate contraindications. Very helpful material for your test. Audio Download
In this podcast, I address a large number of scenarios relating to imaging and vascular procedures commonly tested on all the USMLE exams (Step 1-3). This is often content that is pretty difficult to prepare for. This podcast lays out what you need to know in an easy to understand fashion. Very HY material for … Continue reading DIP Ep 610: Imaging and The USMLEs (Part 1)
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading June 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Begins 6/17/25)
In this podcast, I discuss ANS drugs as tested on Step 2 and 3. This drug class makes its way into many USMLE Qs. Many students struggle with it because they don’t know what matters and what is less important (compared to Step 1 material). This podcast fixes that issue handily. Lots of free points … Continue reading DIP Ep 609: ANS Drugs For Step 2 and 3 (Very HY)
In this podcast, I address the common herbal supplements and the many different ways they could be tested on the USMLEs in the form of clinical vignettes. Know these and you should be pretty set for this content (Step 1-3). Audio Download
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading June 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 6/17/25)
In this podcast, I discuss a host of renal and hematology related concepts that are frequently tested on the USMLE Step 2 and 3 exams. I discuss some complicated tests that people often find to be confusing and make integrations with other subjects. Finally, I discuss one of the thought processes that goes into the … Continue reading DIP Ep 607: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 124
In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 Multiple Choice Question Step 2/3 Review (6/2-13, 2025)
This is easily one of the most important podcasts I have ever made. You will see this material on your USMLE exams. There’s no test taking strategy that will save you here. I would categorize this as material that you either know or don’t know. Learn this stuff as well as you can. Know the … Continue reading DIP Ep 606: Drug Interactions For The USMLEs (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading May 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 5/22/25) + 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review (6/2-13, 2025)
In this podcast, I discuss RBCs from many different angles that are tested on the USMLEs. This podcast will help you answer many questions correctly on your exam. I make lots of integrations as I discuss the concepts. Audio Download
In this podcast, I discuss a series of topics that can be best classified under “Multisystems Processes and Disorders”. I tie in lots of commonly tested basic science concepts and also spend time on some good gamesmanship to show you how to analyze answer choices. Audio Download
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading May 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 5/20/25) + 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review (6/2-13, 2025)
In this podcast (similar to Ep 573 and 591 for Step 2 and 1 respectively), I discuss a detailed plan that can be easily adapted to study for the USMLE Step 3 (or Level 3) exams. I literally go day by day and explain different considerations to keep at the back of your mind in … Continue reading DIP Ep 603: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 3 (A Deep Discussion)
In this high yield podcast, I discuss confirmatory testing for a host of endocrine related pathologies. The USMLEs love to test these in familiar and unfamiliar situations that occasionally step out of classic norms. I highlight a few of these scenarios and permutations so you’re well versed and ready to tackle whatever presents on your … Continue reading DIP Ep 602: Endocrine Thinking (Stimulation and Suppression Tests)
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading May 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 5/20/25)
In this podcast, I go over a host of hormone related pathologies commonly tested on the USMLE exams. I go over the relevant pathophysiology and variations emphasized with many question scenarios. I also discuss key differentiating factors between similar disease processes. Audio Download
In this podcast, I take 2 equations that commonly show up on all the USMLE exams, make them intuitive, and then proceed to discuss numerous (> 20) different ways they can be tested. These equations should feel a lot more logical after you listen to this. Very HY stuff here. I hope to make more … Continue reading DIP Ep 600: Intuition and Integrations With Select Equations (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading May 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 5/5/25)
This podcast is immensely high yield. You will see this material tested on your exam. I make lots of integrations here and emphasize a bunch of weird points not mentioned in many resources. Know this stuff. Please! Email me through the website if you would like to join my classes this month. Audio Download
How can you get a lot out of limited study time? This podcast provides very practical tips for doing well on exams and learning effectively even if you have very little time to study. Worth a listen. Audio Download
In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review (6/2-13, 2025)
In this episode, I conclude our series on the USMLE Step 1 Free 120. Lots of useful nuggets and learning across this series. As I have mentioned earlier, strongly consider listening to all the episodes in order as a good form of prep after you take the test with the PDF. Audio Download
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading April/May 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 4/25/25)
In this podcast, I continue the Step 1 Free 120 discussion. I discuss a lot of items relating to hematology, infectious diseases, and cardiology. Series 12 to follow shortly for the conclusion of the series. Email me through the website if you’re interested in my Step 1-3 classes. Audio Download
This is one of my highest yield rapid review podcasts. In this episode, I discuss a lot of concepts relating to multi systems processes and disorders. I take one disorder and make so many common exam integrations while paying attention to pathophysiology. Please listen to this ahead of your exam. It will clarify so many … Continue reading DIP Ep 595: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 121
In this specific episode, I discuss a lot of very helpful genetics and anatomy for Step 1 all the way to Step 3. I also discuss some very useful strategies for delineating between multiple answers to the same question that all seem to be correct. I strongly encourage anyone taking Step 1-3 to walk through … Continue reading DIP Ep 594: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 11a (Q101-105, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading April 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 4/22/25)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I discuss a lot of HY biochemistry, immunodeficiency diseases, and relevant USMLE enzymes. I go over how to answer questions where you may have limited knowledge of the presented material. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download
In this podcast, I discuss in detail how to study for the USMLE Step 1 exam. I cover resources to be used and discuss a 6 week study schedule with day by day tasks that should help you set up an amazing study plan. I also specifically discuss why I arrange things in a certain … Continue reading DIP Ep 591: The Pathway To Comfortably Passing The USMLE Step 1 Exam (A Deep Discussion)
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading April 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 4/22/25)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I spend time here discussing genetics, micro, and a bunch of other HY topics including ethics. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I also discuss a lot of dermatology in this podcast. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I also discuss a lot of pharmacology and bilirubin metabolism with this specific episode. Audio Download
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading April 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 4/22/25)
In this podcast, I go over a large number of usual and unusual microbiology associations that show up frequently on the USMLE and COMLEX exams. There’s some stuff I discuss here that you may not even have heard of but should for sure be known as you prepare for your tests. I work through some … Continue reading DIP Ep 586-Quick and Dirty Microbiology Associations for Step 1-3 (Extremely HY)
In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review (6/2-13, 2025)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles (especially questions where you have limited knowledge of the information presented). I discuss a host of genetic concepts (including the different blot types) that are super useful for the USMLEs. Audio Download
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading March 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 3/24/25)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. Audio Download
In this podcast, I spend tons of time discussing congenital issues that often present on the USMLE exams. I also go over a host of testing principles and questioning methods you should find to be really helpful in setting up your mind for the exam. Audio Download
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading March 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 3/18/25)
In this episode, I continue my discussion of the Step 1 Free 120.I make tons of integrations here with anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, biostatistics, and other relevant subjects. The PDF for the relevant free 120 is attached to the first part of this series (Ep 580). I also conclude with a life lesson on knowledge, understanding, … Continue reading DIP Ep 581: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 2 (Q11-20, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I begin working through the currently available USMLE Step 1 Free 120. This will be a very HY series with lots of integration and learning. For anyone that has listened to similar podcasts for the Step 2 Free 120 and the Step 3 Free 137, you know that there’s a lot I … Continue reading DIP Ep 580: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 1 (Q1-10, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I discuss the comprehensive Step 2/3 review that will be held from June 2-13, 2025 (5-10 pm EST each evening over zoom except weekends). The class will be incredibly comprehensive, cover content in sound contextual fashion, make you extremely comfortable with NBME testing principles and challenges, and significantly elevate your critical thinking/reasoning … Continue reading June 2025 50 Hour, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Review
In this podcast, I explain exactly what you should expect to get from all my classes. I go over each class and discuss the way they are structured, specific advantages offered by each class, and my approach to covering the material. I discuss differences between the classes and my podcasts. The classes are all conducted over zoom. … Continue reading March 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 3/18/25)
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