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 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)
Medicine can very commonly cause people to acquire blindspots in key areas that are important to their wellbeing. Why did you get into medicine in the first place? In this short podcast, I examine some of these issues and discuss practical tips for correcting them. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue our emergency medicine series for the USMLE exams. I discuss a large number of airway, thoracic, and abdominal scenarios that classically pop up on the exam. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams by discussing a host of tricky endocrinology and pharmacology vignettes. HY stuff here for sure. 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 3/3/25)
This podcast is an oddball podcast. But it also happens to be one of my highest yield podcasts. I discuss how NBME Qs differ materially from Qbank Qs. Understanding this can really help with guiding your study and test taking processes. Certainly a helpful listen for any USMLE exam taker. Audio Download
This is a super HY podcast. I discuss a lot of microbiology and associated basic sciences that routinely show up on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. I spend a lot of time talking about those pesky toxins and bugs you’ve forgotten from Step 1 that they love to throw into questions these days. 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 February 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 2/24/25)
In this episode, I continue our discussion of emergency medicine as it relates to the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. I navigate a host of challenging physiological and trauma situations with this podcast. Well worth the time to listen and grasp the concepts presented. Audio Download
If you’re taking Step 2CK or Level 2, you need to listen to this podcast. It will guide you through exactly what you should listen to, how you should structure your dedicated period, when you should take your practice tests, how many practice Qs you should do daily, and so much more. Really worth the … Continue reading DIP Ep 573: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 2 (How to Use The DI Podcasts in 2025; 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 February 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 2/18)
In this podcast, I discuss some more emergency medicine pathologies that are very well represented on the USMLE exams. I also spend time highlighting some weird ethics situations that people tend to get wrong on these tests. Audio Download
In this podcast, I discuss a number of HY emergency medicine scenarios that are commonly encountered on the USMLE exams. Super HY stuff here. I discuss lots of arrows and a host of bizarre ethics situations. 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 February 2025 Step 1-3 Review Classes (Starts 2/18)
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 discuss many of the HY skin and soft tissue infections you need to know for your exam. Easy points if you devote time to learning them. Quick errata: for leprosy, the lepromatous form is a TH2 issue, the tuberculoid form is a TH1 issue. I mixed the numbers up in the … Continue reading DIP Ep 570: The Clutch Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Podcast (Step 1-3) + Minor Correction
This podcast is an oddball podcast. But you know what? It’s pretty HY to know this stuff for Step 2CK and 3. This stuff would also be very useful for a Step 1 taker as there is more emphasis on a clinical orientation with many Step 1 questions these days. I also discuss some test … Continue reading DIP Ep 569: Some Weird But Very HY Step 2/3 Basic Science Concepts (also helpful for Step 1)
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