USMLE Step 2 Success
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
#25: Five Cases with Medical Ethics Issues
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These five cases demonstrate important medical ethics principles. When would you breach patient confidentiality? When would you honor patient autonomy...
#24: Four Cases of Neuropathy
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a patient who presents with wrist drop and numbness on the back of the hand, what nerve is involved? In Saturday night palsy, which nerve is invol...
#23: Six Cases of Nutrient Disorders
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the correct diagnosis in this 60-year-old homeless man with a rash and irritability? What is the most likely diagnosis in this patient who pre...
#22: 40 Year-Old Patient with Confusion and Ataxia.
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this patient with confusion and ataxia: What is the next best step in management? What are the risk factors for this condition? What is the most li...
#21: Secondary Amenorrhea: 5 Cases to Diagnose
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When a patient presents with secondary amenorrhea, what is the differential diagnosis? What is the recommended testing for patients with suspected fun...
#20: Five Medical Ethics Cases on Autonomy and Confidentiality
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Autonomy is one of the four major medical ethical principles, and it’s important to understand how physicians must respect patient autonomy, as well...
#19: Five Cases with Medical Ethics Issues
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These five cases demonstrate important medical ethics principles. When would you breach patient confidentiality? When would you honor patient autonomy...
#18: Side effects of dietary supplements
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In these 7 cases, you'll learn about the potential harms of dietary supplements. What supplement would cause a physician to miss the diagnosis of myoc...
#17: Sexually Transmitted Diseases: 4 Cases with Treatment and Testing
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In these 4 cases of patients who present with genital ulcers or lymphadenopathy, what is the most likely diagnosis? What is the next step in managemen...
#16: 75 Year-Old Woman with Fatigue and Poor Balance
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 75-year-old woman with diabetes presents with fatigue, pallor, poor balance, and a complaint of a "pins and needles" sensation of her hands and feet...
#15: The Treatment of Hypertension: Additional Cases, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What antihypertensive medication would you use in a patient with no medical comorbidities? What would you prescribe in a patient with benign prostatic...
#14: The Treatment of Hypertension: Medications to Use in These 8 Cases
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re presenting 8 different clinical scenarios of hypertension. For each case, what is the best anti-hypertensive therapy? &n...
#13: The Pathophysiology of Kidney Stones
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the most common causes of kidney stones? For each type, what is the best treatment? For a free 100+ page excerpt of our best-selling r...
#12: 35 Year-Old Man with Back, Flank, and Abdominal Pain
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 35 year-old man presents with back, flank, and abdominal pain. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is the next best step? For a free 100+ page ...
#11: Facial Pain with Nasal Discharge
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your patient presents with facial pain and nasal discharge. What is the next best step? What is the most likely causative agent, and what is the best ...
#10: 55 Year-Old Man with Chest Pain
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 55 year old man with chest pain, what is the most likely diagnosis? What is the best next step? For a free 100+ page excerpt of our bes...
#9: 75 Year-Old Woman with Headache and Muscle Weakness
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 75 year old woman with headache and muscle weakness, what is the most likely diagnosis? What is the next best step? What is the best treatment...
#8: Is this Cellulitis? 8 Clinical Scenarios
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re presenting 8 different clinical scenarios and asking: Is this cellulitis? If so, what is the most likely pathogen? What is th...
#7: 65 Year-Old Man with Leg Pain
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 65 year old man presents with leg pain. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is the next best step?
#6: Scrotal Pain
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your patient presents with severe scrotal pain. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is the next best step? For a free 100+ page excerpt of our be...
#5: Thyroid Nodule
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A patient presents with a thyroid nodule. What is the best initial test? What are other causes of thyroid nodules? For a free 100+ page excerpt...
#4: 30 Year-Old Woman with Fatigue and Weight Gain
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your 30-year-old friend reports fatigue and weight gain. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is the best initial treatment? What is the next appro...
#3: 45 year old woman with wrist pain and hypertension
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 45 year old woman presents with wrist pain and hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis in this patient? What are the potential causes? What ...
#2: 50 Year-Old Feeling Tired and Weak
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 50 year old woman presents with a chief complaint of feeling tired and weak. What is the most likely diagnosis? What is the best initial test? What ...
#1: Welcome Episode
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the pilot episode of the Step 2 Success podcast, also known as the "Q Bank podcast", where we use clinical cases with targeted teaching poi...