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In this podcast, I work through a high yield USMLE practice scenario while discussing 9 physiological “arrows” that are commonly tested. Do the worksheet first and then listen to the podcast. I also discuss a new book where I comprehensively provide practical information on unknown side gigs that can be used to boost physician income. … Continue reading DIP Ep 668: Follow The Arrows (Endocrine) + Side Gigs In Medicine
A program director has to read tons of applications. And many these days have limited attention spans. How do you practically write a personal statement that survives a short skim? I address this topic in this podcast. Audio Download Worksheets
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 September Step/Level 1-3 Classes (Starts 9/14/26)
In this podcast, I use the “PODS” framework to carefully dissect how you should study for maximum yield given invested time. Audio Download
In this podcast, I review a litany of super HY USMLE associations that can give you firm clues as to what they are going after in a Q stem. Do the WORKSHEET first (linked below), then listen to the podcast to review. Audio Download Worksheet Download
In this episode, I review the 5 basic biostatistical computations you should absolutely not miss on your exam. Do the worksheet first (linked below) and then listen to the podcast. Audio Download Worksheets
In this podcast, I go over 6 “oxygen localization” scenarios that can help you get questions right on your exam in pulmonology. Do the worksheet first (linked below) and then listen to the podcast. Audio Download Worksheets
In this podcast, I continue the series on genetics with a specific focus on Step 2 and 3. The collection I discuss here is especially important because there’s cell biology integrations the NBMEs latch on to with these. Definitely pay attention to these. Audio Download
As distance from Step 1 increases, knowledge of clinically relevant genetics for Step 2 and 3 diminishes for many people. In this podcast, my focus is to dust off those cobwebs and emphasize the high yield information needed for these exams that should be your key takeaways to answer questions correctly. Audio Download
In this episode, I discuss a host of HY OBGYN, gastroenterology, hematology, and endocrinology concepts that are unusual but have started showing up on the test. I would certainly recommend listening to this ahead of your exam. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue the rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2/3 exams by discussing a host of cardiology/pulmonology related concepts that are commonly reflected on these tests. Audio Download
In this podcast, I conclude my discussion of health insurance as it relates to the USMLE exams by focusing on insurance ethics, managed care plans, and a host of other miscellaneous topics while making integrations. Audio Download
The OSHA Silica standard is heavily tested on the ABPM OccMed Board Exam. I discuss the key details to know and make clinically relevant integrations that pop up on the exam. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue the HY series on health insurance. This is super important for all the USMLE exams. I discuss payment models and the affordable care act while making exam relevant integrations. Audio Download
In this podcast, I continue my series targeted specifically towards the ABPMs occupational medicine board exams. This is a super HY topic. I make lots of integrations and use tons of clinical examples to buttress board relevant points. Audio Download
This series is ultra HY. The USMLEs love to test health insurance. In this podcast, I discuss public health insurance systems and integrate how they are commonly tested. You’ll have a pretty good handle on insurance after listening to this. Audio Download
This podcast is ultra HY. I discuss a series of dermatology related vignettes/concepts that the USMLEs love to highlight. I do spend some time emphasizing specific constructs not found in many resources that tend to pop up every now and then. Definitely worth a listen ahead of your exam for easy. points. Audio Download
For those studying for the USMLEs, this is certainly not for you. This is a podcast series targeted specifically towards the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Board Examination put out by the ABPM. In this episode, I discuss everything you need to know about the OSHA Lead Standard to answer all those pesky board questions. Audio … Continue reading DIP Ep 652: OMBRS 1-The OSHA Lead Standard
In this episode, I review a ton of high yield “vessel related pathologies” that show up on the USMLE exams. I also discuss some strange directions the USMLEs take with these concepts while highlighting important, relevant pathophysiology. 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 5/12-16, 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 12, 2026)
In this podcast, I discuss a new class offering focused on getting you extremely well prepared for the CCS portion of the USMLE Step 3 examination. This class will in an unusual format that is principle based, give you what you need to do really well on any case thrown your way. Email me through … Continue reading Step 3 CCS Framework Class (5/18/26, 8-10 pm EST)
Our friends at the NBMEs have this new goal of testing nutrition. This detailed podcast helps you focus on a lot of the content they want you to know in an integrated format. The USMLEs are not going to test definitions with this stuff. They are going to test integrations so this podcast prepares you … Continue reading DIP Ep 650: The Clutch Nutrition Podcast (For Step 1-3)
OEM is easily one of the best kept secrets in medicine. Most don’t even know about this discipline. In this podcast, I introduce what occupational and environmental medicine is, discuss what residency looks like, and highlight other important items like compensation, hours, career paths, etc. Certainly consider this as you apply to residency. Audio Download
In this episode, I continue our rapid review series by discussing high yield vignettes that encompass multi systems processes and disorders. These topics end up being high yield but challenging for many medical students. Be sure to understand the different mechanisms emphasized here. Audio Download
In this podcast, I conclude this series that in detail walks through 86 novel NBME questions that reflect super HY concepts for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. spex-practice-test Audio Download
