Best Shelf Exams Podcasts (2024)

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PSYCHIATRY: Alcohol Use 31:10

1h ago31:10

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Today's Episode Alexandra reviews chapter 15 from the Psychiatry Morning Report book. A 53-year-old female comes into the clinic reporting problems with sleep for the past 5 months. She tells you that she has been using over-the-counter sleep aids but has not found them helpful. Even though they help her fall asleep, she wakes up multiple times eve…

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Divine Intervention Episode 541: Familial Cancer Syndromes and The USMLEs (+ worksheet)

17h ago

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In this short but super HY podcast, I discuss the familial cancer syndromes that are frequently tested on Step 1-3. I make tons of extremely useful integrations with other pathologies and discuss some useful screening guidelines. Fill out the worksheet as you navigate through the podcast. Email me via the website if you want to sign up for any of m…

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Diabetes Mellitus 18:13

1d ago18:13

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Review of diabetes mellitus risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, management, and complications. We also discuss the pharmacotherapy of diabetes.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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July USMLE Classes: NBME Test Taking Strategies (7/23), Biostats (7/24), Social Sciences (7/4), Last Minute Review (7/5), 20 Hour Step 2/3 Class (7/8-11), and 25 Hour Step 1 Review (7/15-19) 7:39

4d ago7:39

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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 7/23/2024 The 4 Hour Biostatistics Bootcamp from 6-10 pm EST on 7/24/2024 The 5 Hour Social Sciences/Ethics/Quality Improvement/Communication Review from 5-10 pm EST on 7/4/24 For Step 2/3; The 20 Hour Review from 5-10 …

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Adrenal Disorders 17:48

6d ago17:48

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Review of the normal anatomy, physiology, and disorders of adrenal gland.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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PSYCHIATRY: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 15:37

7d ago15:37

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Today's Episode Alexandra reviews chapter 9 from the Psychiatry Morning Report book. A 25-year-old female presents to the outpatient psychiatry office for emetophobia (a fear of vomiting). She reports her symptoms have been going on for “as long as I can remember.” She describes that even thinking about vomiting will make her feel nauseated. She av…

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Divine Intervention Episode 540: Floridly HY Cardiac Signs (Step 1-3)

7d ago

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This podcast is HY. Many people just memorize cardiac signs. The USMLEs over the last year has started placing an emphasis on making Qs a lot more challenging by describing these signs in weird integrated ways which makes it hard for some to even realize what is being tested. In this podcast, I begin to discuss some of these signs. I’ll hit some mo…

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

9d ago3:26

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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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Divine Intervention Episode 539: 50 HY Corticosteroid Facts To Know For Step 1-3 (+ PDF worksheet)

13d ago

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This podcast is ridiculously HY. It will generate lots of easy points on your test and is short, sweet, and to the point. I discuss 50 HY Steroid facts and integrations by using tons of clinical scenarios. I also spend time explaining pathophysiology where necessary. There’s an attached worksheet that you can fill out and create notes with so you c…

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PSYCHIATRY: Defense Mechanisms 13:14

14d ago13:14

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Today's Episode Alexandra reviews chapter 2 from the Psychiatry Morning Report book. A 34-year-old male with a history of hypertension and anxiety presents to the emergency department (ED) accompanied by his wife. He complains of abdominal pain from an injury to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen secondary to a pellet gunshot. He is tachycardi…

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Divine Intervention Episode 538: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 14 (Q111-120, worksheet included)

18d ago

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In this episode, I conclude 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 commo…

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PEDS: Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum 22:29

21d ago22:29

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Today's Episode Charlee reviews chapter 5 from the Pediatric Morning Report book. A girl is born at 35 weeks and 3 days gestation to a 26-year-old mother. Minimal prenatal care was given prior to delivery. She is born under considerable distress and is apneic on delivery. The child is noted to be cyanotic, with pulse oximetry measuring oxygen satur…

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PEDS: Essential thrombocythemia 28:03

28d ago28:03

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Today's Episode Charlee reviews chapter 3 from the Pediatric Morning Report book. A 15-year-old female presents with pain, trismus, and neck stiffness for approximately 5 days. She is able to eat but has pain with chewing and swallowing. She also has right ear pain and a diffuse headache. She has otherwise not had any sore throat, cough, or hoarsen…

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Parathyroid Disorders 18:10

29d ago18:10

18:10

Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Thyroid Disorders 18:10

1M ago18:10

18:10

A detailed review of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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PEDS: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 27:16

1M ago27:16

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Today's Episode Charlee reviews chapter 1 from the Pediatric Morning Report book. A 20-month-old child presents with 8 weeks of right leg pain and limping. She otherwise has had no fever, bleeding, or other joint pain. Today's Host Charlee Quarless is a 3rd year medical student at Ross University. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified…

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Panhypopituitarism 10:02

1M ago10:02

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A review of panhypopituitarism and its causes. We conclude with a discussion on how to differentiate primary, secondary, and tertiary hormone disorders along the HPA axis.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Hypersomnia Part 8 25:56

1M ago25:56

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Today's Episode This is the last part 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 TN…

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

2M ago39:18

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

2M ago35:50

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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

2M ago23:00

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

2M ago26:54

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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

2M ago6:53

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

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Hypersomnia Part 6 16:52

2M ago16:52

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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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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Posterior Pituitary Disorders 11:59

2M ago11:59

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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

2M ago32:31

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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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Hypersomnia Part 5 11:09

2M ago11:09

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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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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Introduction 4:11

2M ago4:11

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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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Hypersomnia Part 4 30:48

2M 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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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Miscellaneous 2:03

2M ago2:03

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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

3M ago29:01

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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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Hypersomnia Part 3 31:03

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

3M ago30:57

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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

3M ago4:28

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

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

3M ago37:00

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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

3M ago35:29

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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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Hypersomnia Part 2 19:41

3M 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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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Malignancy 5:09

3M ago5:09

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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

3M ago40:44

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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

3M ago21:52

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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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Hypersomnia Part 1 24:54

3M ago24:54

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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

3M 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

3M ago28:09

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

3M ago19:13

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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

3M ago2:36

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

3M ago33:54

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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

3M ago18:09

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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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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Nephrolithiasis 5:39

3M ago5:39

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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.By Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Divine Intervention Episode 524: The Clutch Osteomyelitis Podcast (for Step 1-3) 15:36

3M ago15:36

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Osteomyelitis is surprisingly one of the highest yield topics tested on the USMLE exams. It is a topic that is best understood in domains. In this short podcast, I address these “different domains” so you’re able to tackle them easily on your test. Definitely worth a listen. Email me if you’re interested in the 20 hr Step 2/3 class starting tomorro…

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Divine Intervention Episode 523: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 6 37:38

3M ago37:38

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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 taking place this month (over zoom), feel free to shoot me an …

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