Best Shelf Exams Podcasts (2024)

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299: 3 Years Overseas: The Highs & Lows (as we prepare to say goodbye) 17:49

1h ago17:49

17:49

As the sun rises a little earlier each day and the cherry trees in our neighborhood fill with fruit, our three years in Europe are coming to a close. With only a few weeks left of this European family adventure, I find myself thinking back over all that we've seen and done and learned. Highs like winter paddleboarding in Barcelona, nighttime tobaga…

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May NBME Test Taking Strategies (5/21), Biostatistics (5/22), Social Sciences (5/23), Last Minute Review (5/24), and 20 hr Step 2CK/3 Class (5/27-30) 7:39

32m ago7:39

7:39

In this podcast, I discuss the review courses coming up this month For Step 1-3; The NBME Test Taking Class from 8-10.30 pm EST on 5/21/2024 The 4 Hour Biostatistics Bootcamp from 6-10 pm EST on 5/22/2024 The 5 Hour Social Sciences/Ethics/Quality Improvement/Communication Review from 5-10 pm EST on 5/23/24 For Step 2/3; The 20 Hour Review from 5-10…

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50 hr, 500 MCQ Step 2/3 Class (June 2024) 6:03

32m ago6:03

6:03

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 reasoning skills, and NBME test taking principles. The cla…

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Divine Intervention Episode 537: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 13 (Q101-110, worksheet included) 39:18

5h ago39:18

39:18

In this series, I continue our deep examination of the current Free 120 for the Step 2CK exam. As mentioned earlier, consider listening to this series if you’re also preparing for Step 3 and COMLEX 2/3. Lots of useful nuggets here. There is a worksheet included that goes beyond the material directly represented here but goes through concepts common…

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298: This Shakespeare Podcast connects the Bard to Modern Life 5:22

5d ago5:22

5:22

Today I want to talk about a fantastic podcast for you to use in class if you teach Shakespeare. With dozens of intriguing episodes like "Shakespeare and Game of Thrones," "Shakespeare and YA Novels," and "Pop Sonnets," The Shakespeare Unlimited Podcast, by the Folger Shakespeare Library, is a great way to bring in modern connections and relevancy …

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Divine Intervention Episode 536: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 115 (with included worksheet) 35:50

2d ago35:50

35:50

In this episode, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams by discussing a host of concepts relating to hearing loss, skin findings, endocrinology, and pharmacology. I make integrations with multiple disciplines that you should find to be extremely helpful. Download the attached worksheet and work through it as you listen to…

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Hypersomnia Part 7 23:00

4h ago23:00

23:00

Today's Episode This is part seven of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT s…

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297: How to Squeeze Choice Reading into ELA (even if it feels impossible) 10:29

2d ago10:29

10:29

Choice reading can sometimes feel like an out-of-reach dream. I recently heard from a busy teacher who wrote, "I love choice reading, but squeezing it in can be tough!" Yeah, I get that. There's so much going on in ELA. In today's episode, we're talking about how to squeeze more choice reading moments into your busy schedule. Even if you don't have…

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Divine Intervention Episode 535: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 12 (Q91-100) 26:54

8d ago26:54

26:54

In this series, I continue our deep examination of the current Free 120 for the Step 2CK exam. As mentioned earlier, consider listening to this series if you’re also preparing for Step 3 and COMLEX 2/3. Lots of useful nuggets here. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/episode-535-step-2-free-120-2024-part-12.mp3 Audio D…

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Anterior Pituitary Disorders 6:53

2h ago6:53

6:53

Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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296: My Favorite Final Exam (I mean, not that I don’t love Multiple Choice) 5:04

1h ago5:04

5:04

Today I want to talk final exams, and specifically, one I’ve really enjoyed giving when I had the leeway to skip the sit-down exam. If you don’t have to involve any Scantron sheets in your final, you might love it too, so let’s dive in. Maybe you’ve seen some of the great graduation speeches floating around the internet - maybe you even analyze som…

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Hypersomnia Part 6 16:52

7d ago16:52

16:52

Today's Episode This is part six of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT ser…

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295: Revision Frustration? Try This. 11:56

9d ago11:56

11:56

Do your students think of the revision process as a combo of spellcheck and Grammarly? Tend to peer edit by scrawling a compliment and circling two sentences that are missing periods? Yeah, they're not alone. Honestly, I didn't really get the revision process as a student either. It sort of felt like I wrote the paper I was going to turn it in, the…

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Posterior Pituitary Disorders 11:59

2h ago11:59

11:59

Review of disorders that occur due deficiencies and excessive release of ADH.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Divine Intervention Episode 534: Addressing ERAS Application Red Flags 32:31

15d ago32:31

32:31

With the ERAS season slowly coming to roost, it’s important to understand how to specifically address application red flags. In this podcast, I discuss a host of general principles and then delve specifically into common application red flags and how they could be practically dealt with. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/202…

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294: Crying in the Dusty Stairwell (on Hitting a Wall in Teaching) 7:33

4d ago7:33

7:33

Today I want to talk about a subject I’m sure you’ve thought a lot about - how much are you willing to do for your job? And what do you do when you’ve hit your wall? I want to start by taking you to the dusty steps of the duplex I shared during my first year of teaching. It’s dusk, and I’m crying. I recently won the award for excellence in new teac…

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Hypersomnia Part 5 11:09

14d ago11:09

11:09

Today's Episode This is part five of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT se…

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293: Creative Exam Review Activities for ELA (that don't involve a packet) 9:57

6d ago9:57

9:57

With exam season coming up, you're probably looking for some creative ELA review activities. Whether your school requires that students sit a traditional exam, or you have room for something like the graduation speech final or another type of final project, it's helpful to look back over the big concepts, themes, and texts you've covered as the yea…

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25 Hour Step 1/COMLEX 1 Review (July 2024) 3:26

20d ago3:26

3:26

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 good knowledge bases are fin…

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Introduction 4:11

10d ago4:11

4:11

Overview of the different hormones of the endocrine system along the hypothalamic-pituitary-axis. Details regarding the different hormones and associated pathologies will be discussed in subsequent sections.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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292: Try the Sesame Street Quiz (5 Different Ways) 4:29

11d ago4:29

4:29

Today, I want to highlight a useful tool Amanda Cardenas shared earlier this year on the show called The Sesame Street Quiz. It’s so versatile, so fun, and so helpful that I feel it deserves a show of its own, so here we go. Amanda has already shared with us how these work, back in episode 267. Here’s a quick review: A Sesame Street Quiz gives stud…

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Hypersomnia Part 4 30:48

21d ago30:48

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Today's Episode This is part four of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT se…

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291: When Genius Hour WORKS (The Elective Series) 29:14

13d ago29:14

29:14

Have you ever wished you could get students excited about genius hour, then immediately wondered what you’d do if half of them couldn’t think of a topic? Well, today on the podcast, creative teacher Melissa Moser is here to talk about one of her favorite electives to teach - Genius Hour, and exactly how she sets students up for success - even the o…

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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Miscellaneous 2:03

16d ago2:03

2:03

A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Divine Intervention Episode 533: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 11 (Q81-90) 29:01

29d ago29:01

29:01

In this series, I continue our deep examination of the current Free 120 for the Step 2CK exam. As mentioned earlier, consider listening to this series if you’re also preparing for Step 3 and COMLEX 2/3. Lots of useful nuggets here. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/episode-533-step-2-free-120-2024-part-11.mp3 Audio D…

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290: Try this Hack to Teach Varied Sentence Structure 5:00

18d ago5:00

5:00

Welcome to the Thursday edition of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, a podcast for English teachers in search of creative teaching strategies. Whether you’re new to the show or a long-time listener, I’m so glad you’re here for this week’s mini episode. Today, I want to share a fun visual trick for helping students vary their sentence structure.…

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Hypersomnia Part 3 31:03

28d ago31:03

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Today's Episode This is part three of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT s…

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289: How to Launch Book Talk Podcasts in Class 10:00

22d ago10:00

10:00

Book talk podcasts can provide gentle choice reading accountability, target presentation of knowledge and speaking skills, and build a library of book recommendations for future students. Not bad, right? Today on the podcast I'm going to walk you through how to launch a book talk podcast with your students, and why it will be fantastic. Example Scr…

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Divine Intervention Episode 532: USMLE Step 2CK/3 Rapid Review Series 114 30:57

1M ago30:57

30:57

In this podcast I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK and 3 exams. I discuss a host of pathologies and emphasize their basic science undertones (and respective arrows) that our friends at the NBMEs love to test. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/episode-532-rr-114.mp3 Audio Download…

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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Infections 4:28

21d ago4:28

4:28

Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Divine Intervention Episode 531: The HY Contraceptive Podcast 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

Contraception is a heavily tested topic on all the USMLEs and the OBGYN shelf exam. In this podcast, I thoroughly discuss the different contraceptive options available along with specific scenarios and integrations our friends at the NBMEs love to exploit. Definitely a must listen ahead of your exams. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-conte…

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Divine Intervention Episode 530: Cognitive Errors and The USMLEs (very HY for Step 1-3) 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

In this podcast, I deliberately use examples to review many of the HY cognitive errors that are often tested on the USMLEs. I introduce these errors with an example, discuss the error, and then mention specific hotspots that the USMLEs use to test that particular error type. At the end, I give some memory hooks to help you differentiate one error f…

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288: A Lesser-Known Amanda Gorman Gem 5:07

25d ago5:07

5:07

Welcome to the Thursday edition of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, a podcast for English teachers in search of creative teaching strategies. Whether you’re new to the show or a long-time listener, I’m so glad you’re here for this week’s mini episode. Today, as earth day inches closer, I want to share a favorite find, Amanda Gorman’s video poe…

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Hypersomnia Part 2 19:41

1M ago19:41

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Today's Episode This is part two of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT ser…

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277: How Erica Used the AI PBL Project to give her Students Voice 28:40

27d ago28:40

28:40

It’s never a bad thing when your classroom innovation lands you at a press conference with your state’s department of education! That’s what happened to today’s guest, Erica Kempf. She decided to try out the project-based-learning unit I designed about the ethical use of artificial intelligence, and along the way she and her students made it their …

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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Malignancy 5:09

30d ago5:09

5:09

Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Divine Intervention Episode 529: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 10 (Q71-80) 40:44

1M ago40:44

40:44

In this series, I continue our deep examination of the current Free 120 for the Step 2CK exam. As mentioned earlier, consider listening to this series if you’re also preparing for Step 3 and COMLEX 2/3. Lots of useful nuggets here. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/episode-529-step-2-free-120-2024-part-10.mp3 Audio D…

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Divine Intervention Episode 528: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 9 21:52

1M ago21:52

21:52

In this series, I continue our deep examination of the current Free 120 for the Step 2CK exam. As mentioned earlier, consider listening to this series if you’re also preparing for Step 3 and COMLEX 2/3. Lots of useful nuggets here. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/episode-528-step-2-free-120-2024-part-9.mp3 Audio Do…

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276: Let All Books Count: A Tale of Two Kids 3:36

2M ago3:36

3:36

Welcome to the Thursday edition of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, a podcast for English teachers in search of creative teaching strategies. Whether you’re new to the show or a long-time listener, I’m so glad you’re here for this week’s mini episode. Today, I want to talk about a much-debated subject - when it comes to choice reading, what co…

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Hypersomnia Part 1 24:54

1M ago24:54

24:54

Today's Episode This is part one of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT ser…

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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Cystic Kidney Disease 6:20

1M ago6:20

6:20

Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Divine Intervention Episode 527: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 113 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLEs by discussing a host of MSK related concepts. I make integrations with biostats, heme, renal, etc. Good listen before you take your exam. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/episode-527-rr-113.mp3 Audio Download…

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275: Teaching SciFi & Fantasy (The Elective Series continues) 13:26

1M ago13:26

13:26

We’re about to dive into an elective that combines Beowulf, The Hobbit, Ursula Leguin, graphic novels, and contemporary YA! What holds all these threads together? That’s what repeat guest and creative teacher Caitlin Lore is about to tell you as we continue our series on creative electives across the country. Get ready for the big reveal in just a …

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Divine Intervention Episode 526: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 8 19:13

2M ago19:13

19:13

In this series, I continue our deep examination of the current Free 120 for the Step 2CK exam. As mentioned earlier, consider listening to this series if you’re also preparing for Step 3 and COMLEX 2/3. Lots of useful nuggets here. https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/episode-526-step-2-free-120-2024-part-8.mp3 Audio Do…

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3 Hour Step 2/3 Last Minute Review (April 2024) 2:36

2M ago2:36

2:36

In this podcast, I discuss the 3 hour Step 2/3 Last Minute Review. The course will be taking place over zoom from 5-8 pm PST on 4/27. The goal of the course is to use integrative scenarios to quickly hit on many of the HY points commonly tested on the USMLEs in a super short time frame. It is ideally taken in the last few days-weeks before your exa…

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274: Using Students’ Love of Youtube to our ELA Advantage 3:02

1M ago3:02

3:02

Welcome to the Thursday edition of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, a podcast for English teachers in search of creative teaching strategies. Whether you’re new to the show or a long-time listener, I’m so glad you’re here for this week’s mini episode. Today, I want to talk about Youtube, and how we can use students’ love for it to our ELA adva…

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Divine Intervention Episode 525: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 7 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

In this series, I continue our deep examination of the current Free 120 for the Step 2CK exam. As mentioned earlier, consider listening to this series if you’re also preparing for Step 3 and COMLEX 2/3. Lots of useful nuggets here. If you’re interested in the review classes for Step 1-3 that I offer (over zoom), feel free to shoot me an email throu…

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Nephrology for the IM Boards - Part 2 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

Today's Episode This is the second part of Raj's lecture, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing…

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273: First Chapter Friday: Nancy Tandon Reads 7:15

1M ago7:15

7:15

Welcome to the author spotlight series at Spark Creativity. In this series, you’ll hear from authors sharing their work directly into your classroom. So sit back and listen in. Today we’re hearing from Nancy Tandon, reading from her book, The Way I Say It. Nancy has worked as an elementary school teacher, a speech-language pathologist, and an adjun…