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divineinterventionpodcast
Understand concepts in medicine so you can solve problems for patients (and do well on your exams!)
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DIP Ep 631-Travel Medicine Part A (super HY with numerous integrations, for Step 1-3)
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…
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DIP Ep 630: 2 High Yield Integrated Cases (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…
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DIP Ep 629: The Clutch Right Lower Quadrant Podcast
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…
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DIP Ep 628: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 131
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…
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Advice for 2026: Simplify
In this podcast, I discuss the principle of simplification. This is something I practice very diligently that has over time contributed to increased…
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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 concluding podcast, I address herpes from an “integrative” perspective. There are so many…
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DIP Ep 626: The Clutch Herpes Podcast (Step 1-3), Part A
This podcast is incredibly HY for the USMLE and COMLEX exams. In this multipart podcast series, I address herpes from an “integrative” perspective…
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DIP Ep 625: The 5 USMLE “Gaps” (Step 1-3)
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…
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DIP Ep 624: Common Interview Errors
In this podcast, I detail common errors applicants make during the course of interviews. Try to avoid these as you navigate the ERAS process…
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DIP Ep 623: Last Minute Microbiology Review (Step 2 and 3)
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…
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DIP Ep 622: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 130
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…
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DIP Ep 621: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 129
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…
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DIP Ep 620: USMLE MSK Series (Knee, Hip)
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…
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DIP Ep 619: USMLE MSK Series (Elbow, Neck, Back)
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…
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DIP Ep 618: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 128
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…
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DIP Ep 617: How To Match Into Internal Medicine (A Detailed Guide)
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…
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DIP Ep 616: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 127 (More Basic Sciences)
The NBMEs have become relentless in integrating more and more basic sciences on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. In this podcast, I discuss a large number of basic…
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DIP Ep 615: Easy Understanding of The Tetanus Vaccine + Vaccine Test Taking Strategies
The tetanus vaccine is a bear for many people to understand and memorize. In this podcast, I discuss a very simple approach to thoroughly knowing exactly what…
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DIP Ep 614: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 126 (Basic Sciences)
Our friends at the NBME love to throw in quite a number of basic science topics on the more recent USMLE administrations. In this podcast, I address a number…
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DIP Ep 613: Peri-operative Medicine (Social Sciences)
In this super HY podcast, I discuss a large number of scenarios relating to peri-operative medicine. Think of this as a logical extension to the Nov 2020…
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DIP Ep 612: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 125
In this rapid review podcast, I discuss tons of HY scenarios that classically show up on the USMLEs. I also discuss many variations of “similar…
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DIP Ep 611: Imaging and The USMLEs (Part 2)
In this episode, I continue my discussion on the many imaging tests that often pop up on the USMLEs. I discuss when they should be used and appropriate…
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DIP Ep 610: Imaging and The USMLEs (Part 1)
In this podcast, I address a large number of scenarios relating to imaging and vascular procedures commonly tested on all the USMLE exams (Step 1-3). This is…
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DIP Ep 609: ANS Drugs For Step 2 and 3 (Very HY)
In this podcast, I discuss ANS drugs as tested on Step 2 and 3. This drug class makes its way into many USMLE Qs. Many students struggle with it because they…
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DIP Ep 608: Herbal Supplements and The USMLEs
In this podcast, I address the common herbal supplements and the many different ways they could be tested on the USMLEs in the form of clinical vignettes. Know…
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DIP Ep 607: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 124
In this podcast, I discuss a host of renal and hematology related concepts that are frequently tested on the USMLE Step 2 and 3 exams. I discuss some…
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DIP Ep 606: Drug Interactions For The USMLEs (Step 1-3)
This is easily one of the most important podcasts I have ever made. You will see this material on your USMLE exams. There’s no test taking strategy that…
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DIP Ep 605: The Extremely HY RBC Podcast (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I discuss RBCs from many different angles that are tested on the USMLEs. This podcast will help you answer many questions correctly on your…
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DIP Ep 604: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 123
In this podcast, I discuss a series of topics that can be best classified under “Multisystems Processes and Disorders”. I tie in lots of commonly…
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DIP Ep 603: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 3 (A Deep Discussion)
In this podcast (similar to Ep 573 and 591 for Step 2 and 1 respectively), I discuss a detailed plan that can be easily adapted to study for the USMLE Step 3…
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DIP Ep 602: Endocrine Thinking (Stimulation and Suppression Tests)
In this high yield podcast, I discuss confirmatory testing for a host of endocrine related pathologies. The USMLEs love to test these in familiar and…
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DIP Ep 601: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 122
In this podcast, I go over a host of hormone related pathologies commonly tested on the USMLE exams. I go over the relevant pathophysiology and variations…
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DIP Ep 600: Intuition and Integrations With Select Equations (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I take 2 equations that commonly show up on all the USMLE exams, make them intuitive, and then proceed to discuss numerous (> 20) different…
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DIP Ep 599: The Clutch Dementia Podcast (Step 1-3)
This podcast is immensely high yield. You will see this material tested on your exam. I make lots of integrations here and emphasize a bunch of weird points…
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DIP Ep 598: How To Study Effectively With Limited Time
How can you get a lot out of limited study time? This podcast provides very practical tips for doing well on exams and learning effectively even if you have…
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DIP Ep 597: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 12 (Q111-119, final part, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this episode, I conclude our series on the USMLE Step 1 Free 120. Lots of useful nuggets and learning across this series. As I have mentioned earlier…
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DIP Ep 596: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 11b (Q106-110, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue the Step 1 Free 120 discussion. I discuss a lot of items relating to hematology, infectious diseases, and cardiology. Series 12 to…
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DIP Ep 595: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 121
This is one of my highest yield rapid review podcasts. In this episode, I discuss a lot of concepts relating to multi systems processes and disorders. I take…
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DIP Ep 594: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 11a (Q101-105, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this specific episode, I discuss a lot of very helpful genetics and anatomy for Step 1 all the way to Step 3. I also discuss some very useful strategies for…
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DIP Ep 593: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 10 (Q91-100, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I discuss a lot of HY…
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DIP Ep 592: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 9 (Q81-90, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles…
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DIP Ep 591: The Pathway To Comfortably Passing The USMLE Step 1 Exam (A Deep Discussion)
In this podcast, I discuss in detail how to study for the USMLE Step 1 exam. I cover resources to be used and discuss a 6 week study schedule with day by day…
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DIP Ep 590: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 8 (Q71-80, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I spend time here…
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DIP Ep 589: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 7 (Q61-70, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles…
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DIP Ep 588: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 6 (Q51-60, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I also discuss a lot…
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DIP Ep 587: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 5b (Q46-50, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles. I also discuss a lot…
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DIP Ep 586-Quick and Dirty Microbiology Associations for Step 1-3 (Extremely HY)
In this podcast, I go over a large number of usual and unusual microbiology associations that show up frequently on the USMLE and COMLEX exams. There’s…
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DIP Ep 585: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 5a (Q41-45, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles (especially questions…
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DIP Ep 584: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 4 (Q31-40, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles…
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DIP Ep 583: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 3 (Q21-30, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I continue our free 120 discussion. Lots of integration here together with a discussion of many test taking principles…
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DIP Ep 582: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 120
In this podcast, I spend tons of time discussing congenital issues that often present on the USMLE exams. I also go over a host of testing principles and…
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DIP Ep 581: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 2 (Q11-20, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this episode, I continue my discussion of the Step 1 Free 120.I make tons of integrations here with anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, biostatistics, and…
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DIP Ep 580: 2025 USMLE Step 1 Free 120 Discussion Part 1 (Q1-10, super helpful for Step 2 and 3!)
In this podcast, I begin working through the currently available USMLE Step 1 Free 120. This will be a very HY series with lots of integration and learning…
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DIP Ep 579: Don’t Lose Sight (a lesson for medical students, residents, and attending physicians)
Medicine can very commonly cause people to acquire blindspots in key areas that are important to their wellbeing. Why did you get into medicine in the first…
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DIP Ep 578: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 4)
In this podcast, I continue our emergency medicine series for the USMLE exams. I discuss a large number of airway, thoracic, and abdominal scenarios that…
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DIP Ep 577: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 119
In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams by discussing a host of tricky endocrinology and pharmacology vignettes. HY…
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DIP Ep 576: Differences Between NBME and QBank Questions (a thoughtful discussion)
This podcast is an oddball podcast. But it also happens to be one of my highest yield podcasts. I discuss how NBME Qs differ materially from Qbank Qs…
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DIP Ep 575: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 118
This is a super HY podcast. I discuss a lot of microbiology and associated basic sciences that routinely show up on the USMLE Step 2CK/3 exams. I spend a lot…
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DIP Ep 574: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 3)
In this episode, I continue our discussion of emergency medicine as it relates to the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. I navigate a host of challenging…
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DIP Ep 573: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 2 (How to Use The DI Podcasts in 2025; Deep Discussion)
If you’re taking Step 2CK or Level 2, you need to listen to this podcast. It will guide you through exactly what you should listen to, how you should…