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Crush Step 1: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Review

62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings

This podcast features a totally free, audio optimized, complete narration of Crush Step 1: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Review by Ted O'Connell, Ryan Pedigo, and Thomas Blair. Crush Step 1 features up-to-date, easy-to-read (or listen to), high yield info on all the material tested on the exam with topics selected by a review board of current medical students and residents who scored in the 99th percentile on the USMLE Step 1.

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An Update From Dr. O'Connell

September 28, 2022 23:21 - 4 minutes

Dr. O'Connell gives an update about the Crush Step 1 book and as well as his new project, MedPrepToGo. Learn more at medpreptogo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS Episode: Study Smarter Fest for the USMLE Step 1

March 19, 2021 20:48 - 6 minutes

It's that time of year again! The Step 1 study season is upon us so be sure to download the ITB app to get all of the resources we offer or follow along on the Study Smarter podcast. Learn more on our website. Study on the go Get the ITB app for iOS and Android or make a free account on our website. Keep studying with our other podcasts: Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Podcast Legal Stuff and Credits InsideTheBoards is not affilia...

Introducing: The Health Beat - Medical News from Medical Students

November 19, 2020 19:04 - 5 minutes

ITB is proud to announce a collaboration between Ars Longa Media and a group of medical students from Johns Hopkins University: The Health Beat. This show aims to deliver medical news in a digestible fashion for fellow students and the general public as well. The group has been following the coronavirus pandemic extensively and posting daily to their social accounts @CovidUp2Date. Check it out and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! ITB Audio Qbank and iOS Beta App Our audio qbank is ...

Chapter 17: Pulmonology (Part 2)

August 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour

Today's episode covers the second half of the Pulmonology chapter from Crush Step 1. Topics covered include: - Respiratory Pathology - Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 17: Pulmonology (Part 1)

August 25, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes

Today's episode covers the first half of the Pulmonology chapter from Crush Step 1. Topics covered include: - Anatomy of the Respiratory System - Respiratory Physiology Get a discount on best selling study resources from Elsevier  ITB listeners can get 30% off of books like Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, and more! Head over to us.elsevierhealth.com/insidetheboards and use the code ITB30 at checkout. About the Crush Step 1 Podcast  With a focus on teaching...

Chapter 17: Pulmonology (Part 1)

August 25, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes

Today's episode covers the first half of the Pulmonology chapter from Crush Step 1. Topics covered include: - Anatomy of the Respiratory System - Respiratory Physiology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 16: Reproductive Systems (Part 2)

August 20, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes

Today's episode is from the second half of the Reproductive Systems chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include: - Female Pathology - Male Pathology - Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 16: Reproductive Systems (Part 1)

August 18, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes

Today's episode is from the first half of the Reproductive Systems chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include: - Anatomy Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy Male and Female Gonadal Drainage - Physiology Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis Spermatogenesis Male and Female Hormones Female Physiology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 15: Nephrology (Part 3)

August 14, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes

This episode is the last from the Nephrology chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics discussed include: - Pathology (Cont.) Tubular and Interstitial Disorders Azotemia and Renal Failure Urinary Tract Infections Malignancies and Benign Tumors of the Urinary Tract Congenital and Inherited Renal Disorders Chronic Kidney Disease Renal Osteodystrophy - Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 15: Nephrology (Part 2)

August 12, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes

This episode contains the first part of the pathology section from the Nephrology chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include: - Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia - Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia - Urinalysis and Urine Microscopy - Kidney Stones - Glomerular Diseases  - Nephrotic and Nephritic Syndromes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 15: Nephrology (Part 1)

August 10, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes

This episode contains the first section of the Nephrology chapter from Crush Step 1, covering topics such as: - Anatomy - Physiology  Overview and Terminology Glomerular Filtration Rate Clearance and GFR The Glomerulus and Filtration  - The Nephron and it's Segments Proximal Tubule Body Fluid Compartments and Maintenance  Other Endocrine Functions of the Kidney pH Homeostasis and Acid-Base Disturbances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 14: Psychiatry (Part 2)

August 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour

Today's episode includes the second half of the Psychiatry chapter from Crush Step 1, covering: - Psychopathology (Cont.)  Bipolar Disorders Anxiety Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Stress Disorders Malingering Factitious Disorders Somatoform Disorders Personality Disorders Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders Gender Dysphoria  Disorders of Substance Abuse - Medication Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 14: Psychiatry (Part 1)

August 04, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes

Today's episode includes the first half of the Psychiatry chapter from Crush Step 1, covering: - Psychology and Development (Theories of Learning & Miscellaneous Concepts) - Psychopathology Psychiatric Disorders of Children Delirium v. Dementia Schizophrenia & Similar Disorders Depression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 13: Neurology (Part 3)

July 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour

In the third and final part of the Neurology chapter from Crush Step 1, we finish covering pathology. We also discuss pharmacology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 13: Neurology (Part 2)

July 29, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes

In the second part of the Neurology chapter from Crush Step 1, we begin discussing pathology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 13: Neurology (Part 1)

July 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour

This episode covers the first part of the Neurology chapter from Crush Step 1, including topics such as: - Anatomy and Physiology  Neurohistology Sensory, Cutaneous, and Muscle Receptors  Neurotransmitters Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) - Anatomy [of the Brain]  Get a discount on best selling study resources from Elsevier  ITB listeners can get 30% off of books like Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, and more! Head over to us.elsevierhealth.com/insidet...

Chapter 13: Neurology (Part 1)

July 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour

This episode covers the first part of the Neurology chapter from Crush Step 1, including topics such as: - Anatomy and Physiology  Neurohistology Sensory, Cutaneous, and Muscle Receptors  Neurotransmitters Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) - Anatomy [of the Brain]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology (Part 2)

July 16, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes

In this episode, we finish the Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology chapter by discussing: - Disease of Bone - Rheumatology Inflammatory Arthritis - Seronegative - Spondyloarthropathies - Monoarticular Disease - Pediatric Conditions - Neoplasms of Bone - Neoplasms of Soft Tissue -Pharmacology  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology (Part 1)

July 14, 2020 14:54 - 41 minutes

In this episode, we begin the Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology chapter by covering:- Upper and Lower Extremity Anatomy- Brachial Plexus Syndromes- Peripheral Nerve Lesions of the Upper and Lower Extremities - Joints- Pathology (Neuromuscular Junction Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, and Mechanical Injuries)Get a discount on best selling study resources from Elsevier ITB listeners can get 30% off of books like Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, and more! Head over to...

Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology (Part 1)

July 14, 2020 14:54 - 41 minutes

In this episode, we begin the Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology chapter by covering: - Upper and Lower Extremity Anatomy - Brachial Plexus Syndromes - Peripheral Nerve Lesions of the Upper and Lower Extremities - Joints - Pathology (Neuromuscular Junction Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, and Mechanical Injuries) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 7)

July 10, 2020 15:53 - 51 minutes

In the final episode from the Hematology and Oncology chapter of Crush Step 1, we discuss: - Myeloproliferative Disorders - Disorders of Heme Production - Pharmacologic Treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 6)

July 08, 2020 16:42 - 34 minutes

This episode is a continuation of the Hematology and Oncology chapter of Crush Step 1. Content covered includes: - Lymphomas - Histiocyte Disorders (Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis [LCH] and Histiocytosis X) - Plasma Cell Disorders (Multiple Myeloma, Waldenström Macroglobulinemia [Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma], and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance [MGUS]) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 5)

July 03, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes

In this episode from the Hematology and Oncology chapter of Crush Step 1, we continue the discussion of pathology covering: - Clotting Factor Deficiencies - Hereditary Thrombosis Syndromes - White Blood Cell Neoplastic Proliferation (Leukemias and Lymphomas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 4)

June 29, 2020 18:58 - 35 minutes

In this episode from the Hematology and Oncology chapter of Crush Step 1, we concluding our discussion of anemias by covering macrocytic anemias. Bleeding and thrombotic disorders are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 4)

June 29, 2020 18:58 - 35 minutes

In this episode from the Hematology and Oncology chapter of Crush Step 1, we concluding our discussion of anemias by covering macrocytic anemias. Bleeding and thrombotic disorders are also discussed.Get a discount on best selling study resources from Elsevier ITB listeners can get 30% off of books like Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, and more! Head over to us.elsevierhealth.com/insidetheboards and use the code ITB30 at checkout.About the Crush Step 1 Podcas...

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 3)

June 19, 2020 18:09 - 41 minutes

In this episode from the Hematology and Oncology chapter of Crush Step 1, we continue discussing anemias, including normocytic and microcytic anemias. *This episode has been updated June 23, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 2)

June 15, 2020 14:49 - 47 minutes

In this episode we continue the Hematology and Oncology chapter, covering topics such as: - Platelet and Coagulation Tests - Anticoagulant System - Fibrinolytic System and Tests - Pathology (Anemia) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 1)

June 08, 2020 16:42 - 39 minutes

In this episode we begin the Hematology and Oncology chapter, covering topics such as: - Anatomy (Blood: The Myeloid Lineage, Leukocytes, & The Lymphoid Lineage) - Physiology (Blood Groups: ABO and Rh Systems & Hemostasis: The Coagulation Cascade) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 10: Gastroenterology (Part 3)

June 05, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes

In this episode we wrap up the Gastroenterology chapter, covering topics such as: - More Pathology (Hepatic neoplasms, disorders of bilirubin metabolism, and autoimmune disorders) - Gallbladder and Pancreas - Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Pharmacology (Antiemetics, antacids, cytoprotective agents, inflammatory bowel disease management, other agents) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 10: Gastroenterology (Part 3)

June 05, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes

In this episode we wrap up the Gastroenterology chapter, covering topics such as: - More Pathology (Hepatic neoplasms, disorders of bilirubin metabolism, and autoimmune disorders)- Gallbladder and Pancreas - Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology- Pharmacology (Antiemetics, antacids, cytoprotective agents, inflammatory bowel disease management, other agents) Get a discount on best selling study resources from Elsevier ITB listeners can get 30% off of books like Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 S...

Chapter 10: Gastroenterology (Part 2)

June 03, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes

In this episode from the Gastroenterology chapter of Crush Step 1 we continue discussing Pathology, including: - Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Laboratory Tests - Hepatic Pathology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 10: Gastroenterology (Part 1)

June 01, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour

In this episode we begin the Gastroenterology chapter, covering topics such as: - Anatomy (Digestive tract anatomy) - Physiology (Gastric histology, histology of the intestine, gastrointestinal hormones, and saliva) - Digestion and Absorption - Pathology (Esophageal pathology, gastric and duodenal pathology, small bowel and colon) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 9: Endocrinology (Part 3)

May 29, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes

In this episode we conclude the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Parathyroid Glands (anatomy/embryology/histology, overview of calcium homeostasis, laboratory testing and pitfalls, pathology causing increased calcium levels, and pathologic causes of decreased calcium levels) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 9: Endocrinology (Part 2)

May 27, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes

In this episode we continue the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Adrenal Glands [Cortex and Medulla] (anatomy/embryology/histology, adrenal gland physiology, and pathology) - Endocrine Pancreas (anatomy/embryology/histology and endocrine pancreas physiology) - Diabetes (diagnosis of diabetes, chronic effects of hyperglycemia, acute emergencies in diabetes, islet cell tumors, and pharmacology of diabetes mellitus) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 9: Endocrinology (Part 1)

May 25, 2020 16:08 - 55 minutes

In this episode we begin the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Hormones (regulation, types of hormones, terminology of pathophysiology, and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes) - Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland (function overview, growth hormone, prolactin, and causes of anterior pituitary dysfunction) - Thyroid Gland (anatomy/embryology/histology, thyroid hormone physiology, laboratory testing, pathology, and pharmacology) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Chapter 8: Cardiology (Part 2)

May 21, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes

In this episode we cover the rest of the Cardiology chapter, including: - Electrocardiography (including regulation of blood pressure) - Pathology (Congenital Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiomyopathies, Rheumatic Fever, Infective Endocarditis, Pericardial Disease, Vasculitides, as well as Cardiac and Vascular Tumors) - Pharmacology (Vasopressors, Vasodilators, Sympatholytics, Diuretics, Antiarrhythmics, Adensine, and Digoxin) ...

Chapter 8: Cardiology (Part 1)

May 19, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes

In the first part of the Cardiology chapter, we cover: - Heart and Blood Vessels (Including anatomy of the heart as well as anatomy of the circulatory system) - Physiology (Cardiovascular terminology and formulas) - Electrophysiology (Including cardiac myocytes, Frank-Starling curve, cardiac cycle, and heart sounds & murmurs) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Toxicology (Part 3)

May 14, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes

In the third and final episode covering the Pharmacology and Toxicology chapter, we discuss the following: - Toxicology (Including common drugs, heavy metal toxicity, and environmental exposures) - Ethanol, Methanol, and Ethylene Glycol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Toxicology (Part 2)

May 12, 2020 22:48 - 30 minutes

In the second part of the Pharmacology and Toxicology chapter, we discuss the following: - Autonomic Nervous System and Signal Transduction - Sympathetic Nervous System (Including signal transduction pathways) - Parasympathetic Nervous System- Pharmacology (Including adrenergic and cholinergic pharmacology) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Toxicology (Part 1)

May 06, 2020 19:35 - 29 minutes

In the first part of the Pharmacology and Toxicology chapter we cover: - Pharmacokinetics - Pharmacodynamics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 6: Immunology

May 05, 2020 00:46 - 52 minutes

This episode covers the Immunology chapter of Crush Step 1, including topics such as: - Lymphoid structures - Innate versus adaptive immunity - Cells of the immune system - Major Histocompatibility Complex 1 & 2 - B cells, antibodies, and humoral immunity - T cells, cell-mediated immunity, and immune system regulation - Complement system - Hypersensitivity response - Transplantation immunology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 7)

May 01, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour

In the seventh and final part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Antimicrobials - Antimycobacterial drugs - Specific Antiviral Agents - HIV Therapeutics/Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) - Antifungals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 6)

April 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour

In the sixth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Coronaviruses - Rhabdoviruses - Prion Diseases - Fungi - Superficial and Cutaneous Mycoses - Subcutaneous Fungal Infections - Systematic Mycoses - Parasites - Protozoa - Helminths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 5)

April 28, 2020 19:47 - 45 minutes

In the fifth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - More DNA Viruses - Naked RNA Viruses - Enveloped RNA Viruses - Retroviruses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 4)

April 24, 2020 19:27 - 32 minutes

In the fourth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Gram-Positive Acid- Fast Bacteria- Gram-Positive Bacteria with No Cell Wall- Introduction to Viruses- DNA Viruses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 3)

April 22, 2020 23:43 - 33 minutes

In the third part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Gram-Negative Nonenteric Robds- Gram-Positive Branching Filamentous Bacteria- Pleomorphic Bacteria- Gram-Negative SpiralsGet a discount on best selling study resources from Elsevier ITB listeners can get 30% off of books like Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, and more! Head over to us.elsevierhealth.com/insidetheboards and use the code ITB30 at checkout.About the Crush Step 1 Podcast Wi...

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 3)

April 22, 2020 23:43 - 31 minutes

In the third part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Gram-Negative Nonenteric Robds- Gram-Positive Branching Filamentous Bacteria- Pleomorphic Bacteria- Gram-Negative Spirals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 2)

April 20, 2020 17:35 - 34 minutes

In the second part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Gram-Positive Rods- Gram-Negative Enteric Rods- Gram-Negative Nonenteric Rods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 1)

April 15, 2020 23:03 - 28 minutes

In the first part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Introduction to Bacterial Structure- Organization of the Rest of the Bacteriology Section- Gram-Positive Cocci- Gram-Negative Cocci Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 1)

April 15, 2020 23:03 - 30 minutes

In the first part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Introduction to Bacterial Structure - Organization of the Rest of the Bacteriology Section- Gram Positive Cocci- Gram Negative Cocci Get a discount on best selling study resources from Elsevier ITB listeners can get 30% off of books like Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, and more! Head over to us.elsevierhealth.com/insidetheboards and use the code ITB30 at checkout.About the Crush Step ...