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In this episode, I continue my thorough review of the SPEX Qs referenced in Ep 639. Really, really high yield stuff here for the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. spex-practice-test Audio Download

The USMLEs have a series of very good “Free 120” style questions they call “SPEX” questions that are freely available on their website. It’s a collection of 86 very high yield questions. The goal with this series is to walk through all 86 of them (like I did for the free 120) with an emphasis … Continue reading DIP Ep 639: USMLE Free 86 Series 1 (Q1-10, for Step 2/3)

In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for Step 2/3. I emphasize some classic themes that routinely present and spend significant amounts of time discussing alternate terms the USMLEs use for certain disorders. Audio Download

The USMLEs have gotten stranger over the years. In this podcast, I discuss the “nuance” behind many USMLE question patterns. The goal here is not necessarily to teach content (although I do some of that here to buttress my points). The focus is more on emphasizing CURRENT patterns that can help guide your studying and … Continue reading DIP Ep 637: Mechanisms Over Memorization (Current USMLE Question Patterns)

In this short podcast, I discuss mechanisms and relevant USMLE integrations in relation to the neural tube defects. Easy points on your test if you know the material here. Audio Download

In this episode, I continue our rapid review series by examining some HY basic science mechanisms that are commonly tested on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. I also discuss some prognostic factors/disease complications. Audio Download

Anxiety is literally at pandemic levels among many people in medicine. In this podcast, I discuss why people become anxious and provide very practical tips for dealing with this scourge. I have a strong feeling that you will benefit significantly from this podcast regardless of who you are in medicine. Audio Download

This podcast is a continuation of the rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 (and also Level 2/3) exams. In this specific episode, I cover a lot of biostatistics, prognostic factors, risk factors, infectious and inflammatory diseases, and other concepts. The goal here is not memorization but understanding and integration. Audio Download

Please make sure you listen to and study the material from this podcast. I make tons of integrations that WILL show up on your exams. This is the concluding podcast. Easy points if you know this stuff. Enough said. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss travel medicine. This is a topic that is heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. People tend to get so many of these questions wrong. The USMLEs have gotten really good at testing many of these diseases in strange ways to throw people off. I make so many integrations here … Continue reading DIP Ep 631-Travel Medicine Part A (super HY with numerous integrations, for Step 1-3)

In this podcast, I discuss 2 cases that encapsulate a large number of concepts frequently tested on the USMLE exams. I discuss a host of arrows, make necessary integrations, and help you understand pathophysiology every step of the way. You will almost certainly see some antecedents of this podcast represented on test day. Audio Download

In this short podcast, I discuss the upcoming 25 Hour USMLE Step 1 Basic Science Review starting at 5.45 pm EST each day from 5/11-15, 2026 over zoom. The review will be incredibly clinical, focus on integrations, help you understand pathophysiology, and expose you to a large amount of the Step 1 content. This class … Continue reading 25 Hour Step 1 Basic Science Review (Starts May 11, 2026)

The RLQ is one of the most commonly tested abdominal regions on the USMLE/COMLEX exams. In this podcast, I run through many of the HY pathologies associated with the RLQ and make numerous integrations that should help you score easy points on your test. Audio Download

In this podcast, I continue the rapid review series for Step 2/3 by discussing a host of hematology, psychiatry, and internal medicine concepts. I integrate some biostatistics and prognoses along the way. Good listen before your exams. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss the principle of simplification. This is something I practice very diligently that has over time contributed to increased effectiveness in many domains of my life. I give a rich number of examples and specific approaches that can get you going in this regard. Audio Download

This podcast is incredibly HY for the USMLE and COMLEX exams. In this concluding podcast, I address herpes from an “integrative” perspective. There are so many branch points our examinee overlords can take with the herpes viruses so I aggressively go after them with this podcast. In this second part, I discuss the remaining herpes … Continue reading DIP Ep 627: The Clutch Herpes Podcast (Step 1-3), Part B

This podcast is incredibly HY for the USMLE and COMLEX exams. In this multipart podcast series, I address herpes from an “integrative” perspective. There are so many branch points our examinee overlords can take with the herpes viruses so I aggressively go after them with this podcast. In this first part, I lay a herpes … Continue reading DIP Ep 626: The Clutch Herpes Podcast (Step 1-3), Part A

In this podcast, I conceptually explain the 5 different gaps tested on the USMLEs (Serum AG, Urine AG, Osmolal gap, SAAG gradient, and A-a gradient). I make numerous integrations and really help you understand these things so you don’t have to memorize them. Another point of emphasis (low SAAG ascites is similar conceptually to exudative … Continue reading DIP Ep 625: The 5 USMLE “Gaps” (Step 1-3)

In this podcast, I detail common errors applicants make during the course of interviews. Try to avoid these as you navigate the ERAS process. Audio Download

In this podcast, I review a host of HY microbiology factoids that commonly show up on Step 2 and 3. You will directly get many questions right on your exam from listening to this podcast. I make so many integrations and delve into some test taking principles with this. Audio Download

In this podcast, I discuss a host of cardiac, renal, and heme pathologies that routinely show up on the USMLE exams. I also discuss some tips and pointers on the way the USMLEs love to write questions. Email me via the website if you would love to take my zoom classes this month. Audio Download

In this episode, I spend a lot of time making integrations and discussing some “often not covered” mechanisms that show up frequently on the USMLE Step 2/3 exams. Worth your while ahead of your test. If you’re interested in signing up for the 20 hr Step 2/3 class taking place this week, shoot me an … Continue reading DIP Ep 621: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 129

In this podcast, I continue to delve into MSK concepts the USMLEs consider to be relevant for Step 1-3 by discussing NBME pathologies relating to the knees and hip. Short podcast but very HY for your test. Audio Download

There are so many ways our friends at the NBMEs test musculoskeletal pathologies. In this podcast, I discuss the elbow, neck, and back. I emphasize the specific things you need to know along with the different “decision permutations” that throw people off on the exam. Very, very, very HY to know this stuff especially for … Continue reading DIP Ep 619: USMLE MSK Series (Elbow, Neck, Back)

In this podcast, I continue the rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2/3 exams by discussing a host of unusual “concept variants” that show up on the exams these days. These are concepts you know, but presented in a fashion you may not be used to. This is something that is done a lot … Continue reading DIP Ep 618: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 128

In this podcast, I go into very detailed specifics on how to match into IM. I discuss the different parts of the ERAS application and things you need to take note of as you put all the different parts together. Well worth a listen if you’re applying IM (or really most other related specialties). Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 617: How To Match Into Internal Medicine (A Detailed Guide)