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An Update From Dr. O'Connell 4:39

2y ago4:39

4:39

In this episode Dr. Ted O’Connell gives an update about the podcast and let's students know that the newest edition of the book is out and a new corresponding podcast is in development. He also announces his new project, MedPrepToGo with Dr. Raj Dasgupta. Learn more with the links below. MedPrepToGo Website BookRevision.com Dr. O’Connell’s Website …

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USMLE Step 2 Secrets Wrap Up 5:16

5+ y ago5:16

5:16

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ted O'Connell, MD

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Chapter 40: Vitamins and Minerals 16:53

5+ y ago16:53

16:53

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28]: Question Dissection: A 32-year-old woman reports to her community health clinic complaining of tingling in her hands and feet... [4:12] Vitamins and Minerals chapter of S2S including questions like: - Specify the signs and symptoms of the various vitamin and mineral deficiencies and toxicities. - Wh…

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Chapter 39: Vascular Surgery 24:29

5+ y ago24:29

24:29

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30]: Question Dissection: A 75-year-old man with an extensive 90-pack year history of tobacco use, hyperlipidemia, and a coronary artery bypass grafting 3 years ago sees his physician for abdominal pain... [6:10] Vascular Surgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - How is carotid stenosis managed?…

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Chapter 38: Urology 25:35

5+ y ago25:35

25:35

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:40]: Question Dissection: A 32-year-old female presents to the E.D. writhing in pain... [3:27] Urology chapter of S2S including questions like: - How is renal cell carcinoma diagnosed and treated? - How do you recognize and manage acute urinary retention? - What are the different types of stones? What ca…

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Chapter 37: Smoking 10:29

5+ y ago10:29

10:29

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:29]: Question Dissection: A 52-year-old man presents to the clinic with a two month history of cough and weight loss... [4:40] Smoking chapter of S2S including questions like: - How is smoking related to heart disease? - What cancers are more likely in smokers? - Describe the effect of smoking on the lun…

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Chapter 36: Shock 17:34

5+ y ago17:34

17:34

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:25]: Question Dissection: The surgical intern on call is summoned to the bedside of a postoperative patient for a urine output of 20 mL in the last 24 hours... [3:44] Shock chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the classic parameters of each type of shock? - Specify the usual findings in pa…

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Chapter 35: Rheumatology 29:16

5+ y ago29:16

29:16

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:37]: Question Dissection: A 24-year-old male (medical student) presents with a chief complaint of low back pain over the last 6 months... [4:01] Rheumatology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the most common form of arthritis? - What clues point to a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA…

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Chapter 34: Radiology 15:29

5+ y ago15:29

15:29

Content covered in this episode includes: Question Dissection: A 28-year-old woman presents to the E.D. with a swollen left leg that began early in the morning and seems to be worsening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ted O'Connell, MD

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Chapter 33: Pulmonology 30:43

5+ y ago30:43

30:43

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 24-year-old women sees her family physician for a non-productive cough which has been present for 3 days... [4:04] Pulmonology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is COPD? - What is the concern with the use of long-acting beta-antagonists (LABAs) in the treatment of…

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Chapter 32: Psychiatry 1:00:42

5+ y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:38] Question Dissection: A 32 year old female is brought to the E.D. for a suicide attempt by overdose... [3:40] Psychiatry chapter of S2S including questions like: - Why is the duration of symptoms important with psychosis? - List the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. - Differentiate amon…

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Chapter 31: Preventive Medicine 14:11

5+ y ago14:11

14:11

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28: Question Dissection: A 16-year-old girl is brought to the office of her family physician by her mother for consultation. The girl is healthy and has been sexually active for the last year... [2:08] Preventive Medicine chapter of S2S including questions like: - Name the major cause of neonatal mortali…

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Chapter 30: Pharmacology 24:06

5+ y ago24:06

24:06

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:29] Question Dissection: A 31-year-old woman is brought to the E.D. by friends at 3 A.M. after they were unable to wake her up... [4:29]Pharmacology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What two developments in NSAID therapy may reduce GI and bleeding complications? - What age group should not be g…

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Chapter 29: Pediatrics 32:36

5+ y ago32:36

32:36

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28] Question Dissection: A 7-year-old boy is brought in to see his pediatrician after behavioral modifications have been unsuccessful in controlling nighttime bed-wetting... [4:17]Pediatrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What screening and preventive care measures should be done at every ped…

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Chapter 28: Orthopedic Surgery 31:03

5+ y ago31:03

31:03

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 4-year-old African American girl presents to the E.D. with refusal to walk for one day... [6:22] Orthopedic Surgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome? How is it treated? - Which bacteria are the most common cause …

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Chapter 27: Ophthalmology 32:32

5+ y ago32:32

32:32

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:32] Question Dissection: A 68-year-old male presents to his physician with a chief complaint of a rash on his face... [3:32]Ophthalmology chapter of S2S including questions like: - Distinguish allergic, viral, and bacterial conjunctivitis. - How does closed-angle glaucoma present? What should you do if y…

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Chapter 26: Oncology 1:03:36

5+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30]: Question Dissection: A 68-year-old man presents to his physician’s office complaining of severe low back pain that shoots down his right leg... [3:32] Oncology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the key differential points for the commonly tested blood dyscrasias? - What clinical vi…

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Chapter 25: Obstetrics part 2 49:28

5+ y ago49:28

49:28

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:27] Obstetrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the different terms for spontaneous abortion? - In fetal heart monitoring, what is the difference between early decelerations, late decelerations, and variable decelerations? - What causes fetal bleeding to present as third trimester vagi…

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Chapter 25: Obstetrics part 1 56:28

5+ y ago56:28

56:28

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:53]: Question Dissection: A 25-year-old gravida one presents at 37 weeks gestation with a chief complaint of leakage of fluid… [5:17] Obstetrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What routine tests should be obtained for all pregnant patients? - When should ultrasound be used to evaluate the fet…

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Chapter 24: Neurosurgery 21:49

5+ y ago21:49

21:49

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28]Question Dissection: An 81-year-old woman is brought to the E.D. via ambulance complaining of an excruciating headache that began two hours ago.. [4:34]Neurosurgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What causes a subdural hematoma? How do you recognize and treat it? - What does a unilateral, …

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Chapter 23: Neurology 58:44

5+ y ago58:44

58:44

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 52-year-old man with a one hundred pack year history of smoking presents to his physician with a chief complaint of double vision... [4:36] Neurology chapter of S2S including questions like: - In what common situation is lumbar puncture contraindicated? - What are the classic d…

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Chapter 22: Nephrology 29:21

6y ago29:21

29:21

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:47]: Question Dissection: A 30-year-old male has been receiving intravenous Nafcillin on an inpatient ward secondary to severe cellulitis of his left leg... [4:56] Nephrology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What do you need to know about intravenous contrast and renal failure? - What medicatio…

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Chapter 21: Laboratory Medicine 14:46

6y ago14:46

14:46

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:35]: Question Dissection: A 17 year old boy is seen in the E.D. with a complaint of muscle weakness.. [6:10] Laboratory medicine chapter of S2S including questions like: - What may cause a false lab report of hyperkalemia? - What effect do serum acidosis and serum alkalosis have on potassium and calcium …

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Intermission 3:14

6y ago3:14

3:14

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ted O'Connell, MD

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Chapter 20: Infectious Diseases 1:05:57

6y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:48]: Question Dissection: A 20 year old male presents with a painless ulcer on the glans of his penis… [4:10] Infectious diseases chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the gold standard for diagnosis of pneumonia? - How is syphilis diagnosed? - How do you recognize measles (rubeola) infectio…

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Chapter 19: Immunology 29:15

6y ago29:15

29:15

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:42]: Question Dissection: A 29 year old male with a past medical history of HIV infection sees his doctor for ongoing treatment... [4:40] Immunology chapter of S2S including questions like: - How do you recognize and treat true anaphylaxis? - What usually causes hereditary angioedema? - How is HIV diagno…

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Chapter 18: Hypertension 20:29

6y ago20:29

20:29

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:38]: Question Dissection: A 58 year old African American male visits his primary care doctor for a routine medical evaluation... [4:18] Hypertension chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the “two-measurement” rule in the diagnosis of hypertension? - What causes hypertension? - What does lowe…

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Chapter 17: Hematology 45:52

6y ago45:52

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Content covered in this episode includes: [0:43]: Question Dissection: A 24 year old female presents to her primary care physician for a health maintenance examination. [3:45] Hematology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the important elements of the history when anemia is present? - Why do people get iron deficiency? - How is tha…

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Chapter 16: Gynecology 51:25

6y ago51:25

51:25

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:36] Question Dissection: A 25 year old gravita zero present with a chief complaint of excess body hair noted over her abdomen, chin, and upper lip... [4:35] GYN chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is PID? How do you recognize it on the Step 2 exam? - How is endometriosis diagnosed and treated…

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Chapter 15: Geriatrics 19:00

6y ago19:00

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Content covered in this episode includes: [0:47]: Question Dissection: A 72 year old male with Alzheimer dementia is brought to his geriatrician for a routine follow up... [2:31] Geriatrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What age group constitutes the most rapidly growing segment of the population? - What is the best prophylaxis for pre…

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Chapter 14: Genetics 16:39

6y ago16:39

16:39

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:48]: Question Dissection: A 56 year old female is seen by her physician to evaluate the cause of her recent onset diabetes.. [3:41] Genetics chapter of S2S including questions like: - How do you recognize Down syndrome? - What is the second most common known cause of inherited mental retardation? - How d…

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Chapter 13: General Surgery 35:12

6y ago35:12

35:12

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:40]: Question Dissection: A 45 year old female presents with a chief complaint of upper gastric pain 30 minutes following a meal.. [3:44] General surgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What should you do if you are not sure whether a stable patient has an acute abdomen? - What are the common …

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Episode 12: Gastroenterology 1:07:09

6y ago1:07:09

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Content covered in this episode includes: [0:41]: Question Dissection: A 45 year old man with no past medical history presents to the E.D. with abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting for the past three days.. [5:10] Gastroenterology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the sequelae of GERD? - What is a hiatal hernia? How is it differ…

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Chapter 11: Ethics 15:57

6y ago15:57

15:57

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:40]: Question Dissection: A 48 year old male is brought to the E.D. after a bicycle accident... [4:06] Ethics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the general principles of ethics? - What are the components of informed consent? - What should you do if a patient lacks capacity to make decis…

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Chapter 10: Endocrinology 38:56

6y ago38:56

38:56

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:38]: Question Dissection: A 54 year old African American male presents to his physician with a chief complaint of morning headaches, nausea, diaphoresis, and tremulousness... [3:36] Endocrinology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the common signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? - What …

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Chapter 9: Emergency Medicine 18:28

6y ago18:28

18:28

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:42]: Question Dissection: A 35 year old man with a history of schizophrenia is brought to the E.D. for altered mental status... [4:46] Emergency medicine chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the three causes of burns? How should all burns be managed initially? - How is burn severity classi…

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Chapter 8: Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery 23:22

6y ago23:22

23:22

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:38]: Question Dissection: A 30-year-old male presents to the E.D. complaining of left facial paralysis since waking this morning... [2:52] Ear, Nose, and Throat chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the most common cause of lower motor neuron facial nerve paralysis? How does it present? - Wh…

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Chapter 7: Diabetes Mellitus 25:11

6y ago25:11

25:11

This is the Diabetes Mellitus chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: [0:36]: A 29 year old female presents at 8 weeks gestation with a chief complaint of anxiety, tremors, and weight loss.. [3:40] Diabetes Chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the classic differences between type 1 and type 2 diab…

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Chapter 6: Dermatology 37:08

6y ago37:08

37:08

This is the Dermatology chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: 1:17 Question Dissection - A 68 year old man visits his primary care physician for a rash on his face.. 6:15 Dermatology chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions like: - Define contact dermatitis. How do you recognize it? What are the classic c…

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Chapter 5: Cholesterol 13:52

6y ago13:52

13:52

This is the Cholesterol chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode include: 0:50 Question Dissection - A 66 year old female with a history of hypercholesterolemia who is managed on cholestyramine therapy… 3:02 Cholesterol chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions and topics like: - What physical finding will Step 2 test …

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Chapter 4: Cardiology 50:32

6y ago50:32

50:32

This is the Cardiology chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: 1:16 Question Dissection - A 29 year old male tree-trimmer suffers serious injuries from a fall at work… 6:01 Cardiology chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions and topics like: - The classic pattern of MI chest pain - What clues suggest the co…

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Chapter 3: Biostatistics 33:34

6y ago33:34

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This is the Biostatistics chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode include: 0:48 Question Dissection - A man in undergoing a neurologic test for manual dexterity… 3:21 Biostatistics chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions and topics like: - The concept of a trade-off between sensitivity and specificity - What do you …

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Chapter 2: Alcohol 19:10

6y ago19:10

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This is the Alcohol chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: 1:30 Question Dissection - A 57 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse visits a medical clinic because of numbness and tingling in his feet, as well as hand tremors… 8:04 Alcohol chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions like: - What may happ…

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Chapter 1: Acid-Base and Electrolytes 33:20

6y ago33:20

33:20

This is the Acid-Base chapter of Step 2 Secrets featuring a high-yield question dissection from Elsevier's Clinical Key Student Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ted O'Connell, MD

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Top 100 Secrets, #1-50 30:26

6y ago30:26

30:26

This is Dr. Ted O'Connell's podcast of the bestselling USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 5th Edition. It features an audio optimized version of USMLE Step 2 Secrets and high yield USMLE and COMLEX style question dissections so you can learn how the experts approach exam questions. Listen while you commute, exercise, clean, or do other "life stuff". This podcas…

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Top 100 Secrets, #51-100 36:47

6y ago36:47

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This is the "Top 100" USMLE Step 2 Secrets Part 2. This episode covers topics like: - The "6 Ws" of postoperative fever - The six rapidly fatal thoracic injuries - The "6 Ps" of compartment syndrome - High-yield drug overdoses and antidotes - The most common buzz phrases and conditions with which they are associated. Learn more about your ad choice…

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