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Divine Intervention Episode 531: The HY Contraceptive Podcast
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Contraception is a heavily tested topic on all the USMLEs and the OBGYN shelf exam. In this podcast, I thoroughly discuss the different contraceptive ...
Divine Intervention Episode 530: Cognitive Errors and The USMLEs (very HY for Step 1-3)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Divine Intervention Episode 529: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 10 (Q71-80)
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Divine Intervention Episode 528: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 9
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Divine Intervention Episode 527: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 113
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, he...
Divine Intervention Episode 526: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 8
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3 Hour Step 2/3 Last Minute Review (April 2024)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Divine Intervention Episode 525: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 7
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Divine Intervention Episode 524: The Clutch Osteomyelitis Podcast (for Step 1-3)
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
Divine Intervention Episode 523: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 6
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Divine Intervention Episode 522: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 5
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Divine Intervention Episode 521: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 4
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Divine Intervention Episode 520: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 3
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This series is pretty HY and should be an extremely helpful study tool for those taking Step 2CK and COMLEX Level 2. I would also recommend reviewing ...
Divine Intervention Episode 519: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 2
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short podcast, I continue our series where I methodically review the questions from the 2024 Free 120. Lots of HY learning, explanation of pat...
Divine Intervention Episode 518: 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120 Discussion Part 1
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I discuss the first few questions from the 2024 USMLE Step 2CK Free 120. This first podcast in this series is intentionally long as I...
Divine Intervention Episode 517: B3 and The USMLE
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that niacin deficiency causes pellagra…But our friends at the USMLEs love to draw their questions from the causes/integrations. That...
Divine Intervention Episode 516: The Floridly HY Brain Tumor Podcast (for Step 1-3, lots of integrations)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is super HY. Lots of questions you could easily get right on your exam. While we spend time on brain tumors, about half of the podcast go...
Divine Intervention Episode 515: Ventilator Physiology Part 2 (for Step 1-3)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is a continuation of Episode 65 which was an introduction to ventilator physiology. In Part 2, I focus on CPAP and PEEP while making tons...
Divine Intervention Episode 514: A Framework For Understanding Endocrine Testing (for Step 1-3)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For medical students taking endocrinology, the myriad of tests used to diagnose the different pathologies sometimes seem nebulous and random. In this ...
Divine Intervention Episode 513: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 112
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss a host of genetic diseases commonly tested on the USMLEs and devote time to making other integrations with endocrinology, m...
Divine Intervention Episode 512: Mechanisms of Diarrhea (for Step 1-3)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diarrhea is a very common topic on the USMLEs. One big focus with some questions is not recall but knowing how the diarrhea actually unfolds. These qu...
Divine Intervention Episode 511: How To Read and Retain Information
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I address very practical tips and principles for reading/listening to information and retaining it for future use on exams and other ...
Divine Intervention Episode 510: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and It’s Many Integrations (Step 1-3)
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OSA is commonly tested on the USMLE exams. But they also love using this as a topic to hit a bunch of other concepts that people do not think about. I...
Divine Intervention Episode 509: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 111 (MUST LISTEN for Step 2/3)
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While this may be a rapid review podcast, I spend the entire time discussing different receptors and how they are integrated from a pharmacology and p...
Divine Intervention Episode 508: The Clutch Sickle Cell Disease Podcast (for Step 1-3) Part 2
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I conclude our deep dive into sickle cell disease. I make tons of integrations in this as well and discuss many of the complications ...
Divine Intervention Episode 507: The Clutch Sickle Cell Disease Podcast (for Step 1-3) Part 1
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sickle cell disease is easily a multisystems processes and disorders topic on the USMLEs. It can be tested in a myriad of ways and our friends at the ...
Divine Intervention Episode 506: Weird But HY Spinal Cord Disorders (for Step 1-3)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are a series of spinal cord disorders that are not addressed in many review resources but have an uncanny ability to show up on all the USMLE ex...
Divine Intervention Episode 505: Why people fail USMLE exams (a thoughtful discourse)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I delve deep into specific reasons why people perform poorly on their USMLE exams. I obviously don’t know it all but I encourag...
Divine Intervention Episode 504: A Super HY Discussion of Some USMLE Concepts + Testing Considerations (Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 110)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is technically part of the rapid review series for Step 2/3. But there’s a twist here. I spend time discussing concepts, explaining...
Divine Intervention Episode 503: LFTs and The USMLEs
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LFTs show up in one way or the other on practically every USMLE exam. In this podcast, I lay a solid foundation and use numerous vignettes and concept...
Divine Intervention Episode 502: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 109
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I discuss a host of high yield material from many disciplines that show up on the USMLEs. I also spend time on some basic science det...
Divine Intervention Episode 501: Common Sense For 2024 (a guide for medical students and residents)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast addresses common sense advice that will set you up beautifully for the future if followed. I go year by year and discuss every level of m...
Divine Intervention Episode 500: USMLE Rapid Review Series 108 (For Step 1-3)
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since this is the 500th episode, I decided to make a super HY review that will benefit any USMLE or COMLEX test taker (Step 1-3 or COMLEX 1-3). I spen...
Divine Intervention Episode 499: The Successful Dedicated Period (Part 2)
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I discuss 7 more principles that should assist tremendously in helping you get the very best from your dedicated period. Listen to Ep...
Divine Intervention Episode 498: The Successful Dedicated Period (Part 1)
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A major determinant of your performance on the USMLE exams lies in how your dedicated period is constructed. In this podcast, I begin a deep dive into...
Divine Intervention Episode 497: Avoiding trouble in residency (and medical school)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Residency can be a blissful experience. For others, it can be an intensely painful experience. How residency turns out largely depends on you. In this...
Divine Intervention Episode 496: Aortic regurgitation and some USMLE integrations
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the hemodynamic consequences and cardiovascular parameters in aortic regurgitation is a tough pill to swallow for many people. In this s...
Divine Intervention Episode 495: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 107
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I go over a plethora of HY concepts with a huge focus on cirrhosis and it’s multiple integrations. I also spend some time givin...
Divine Intervention Episode 494: Thalassemia and the USMLEs
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thalassemias are very frequently tested on the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I help you understand everything about thalassemias so you’re not s...
Divine Intervention Episode 493: The Super Clutch Infertility Podcast (for Step 1-3)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is tested heavily on Step 1-3. This short but floridly HY podcast addresses it from so many dimensions that are utilized on the USMLEs. Ma...
Divine Intervention Episode 492: The Clutch Septic Joint Podcast
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joint infections are tested very frequently on all the USMLE exams. What do you need to know? This podcast addresses this specific question. Audio Dow...
Divine Intervention Episode 491: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 106
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this HY podcast, I discuss a host of oncologic problems and how they are tested on the USMLEs. I discuss classic presentations and NOVEL presentati...
Divine Intervention Episode 490: The Clutch TEE Podcast
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When do I get a TEE instead of a TTE is an age old question asked by many medical students while being heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. In this ...
Divine Intervention Episode 489: The Clutch Esophagus Podcast
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is incredibly HY. The esophagus is very heavily tested on all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I discuss the overwhelming majority of wh...
Divine Intervention Episode 488: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 105
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we continue our rapid review series by taking some paraneoplastic syndromes and discussing some heavy derivative information on the d...
Divine Intervention Episode 487: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 104
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this ultra HY podcast, I discuss a host of genetic concepts, OBGYN concepts, and heme concepts that are routinely tested on Step 2/3. Audio Downloa...
Divine Intervention Episode 486: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 103
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this short podcast, I go over some weird nuances with mitral/aortic disorders. I spend quite a bit of time discussing management and “pertine...
Divine Intervention Episode 485: Interviewing Like a Rockstar
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this short but HY podcast, I give some very good tips acquired from years of experience on how to interview and do it very well. This is intended f...
Divine Intervention Episode 484: Step 2 and 3 Drugs Series 1 (Pain Control)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this series, I will be discussing pharmacology purely from a Step 2 and 3 perspective. For those studying for Step 1, use the Step 1 specific pharm...
Divine Intervention Episode 483: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 102
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I continue our rapid review series for Step 2/3 by discussing a bunch of infectious disease vignettes that are not often discussed by...
Divine Intervention Episode 482: The Floridly HY Insulin Podcast (for Step 1, but helpful for Step 2/3)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this extremely HY podcast, I take a deep dive into exploring insulin and the many different ways it could be tested on the USMLE exams. Everythin...
Divine Intervention Episode 481: The Clutch Inclusion Bodies Podcast (for Step 1-3)
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inclusion bodies are pretty high yield to know and understand for Step 1-3. I discuss the critical ones in this podcast. There are many others but the...
Divine Intervention Episode 480: USMLE Step 2/3 Rapid Review Series 101
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this short but ultra HY podcast, I discuss a series of concepts that people often run into trouble with on the USMLE exams. I focus on a host of ba...
Divine Intervention Episode 479: The Clutch Residency Applicant
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this short podcast, I go over a series of principles that make for a desirable residency applicant. I discuss both application and personal factors...
Divine Intervention Episode 478: CT with contrast vs CT without contrast for the USMLEs
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing when to use CT with or without contrast is a conundrum many medical students have faced for ages. This podcast solidly addresses that problem ...