The USMLE Guys Podcast
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe USMLE Guys podcast is a tool to help you succeed on your USMLE exams, to help you navigate your way through medical school, & to help you get into your dream Residency program. Learn how we can help you beyond the Podcast by visiting our website USMLEGUYS.com
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Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 26
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn today's episode we've got a very special guest, 3rd year medical student and Instagram star Ryan Luna. In today's episode, we discuss, amongst other things: 1) How to know when you've found your calling 2) The benefits of attending a combined BS/MD program 3) Why we both love the big cities, and much more. If you enjoy today's discussion, please subscribe so we can let you know when we release all upcoming episodes. Follow Ryan Luna on Instagram @dr.ryan and on YouTube (Future Dr. Ryan...
How To Get Better Letters of Recommendation For Your Residency Application (Episode 25)
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MBIn today's episode Dr. Paul is talking about three tips you can implement today to put yourself in a position to get better letters of recommendation for your medical residency application. Residency directors see thousands of LORs every year during the match process and for the most part, they all look the same. If you want to stand out when your LORs are read, you need to take the necessary steps to put yourself in a position to actually get higher quality, more interesting LORs from you...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 24
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.53 MBIn today's episode of The Talking USMLE Podcast, Dr. Paul does a quick review of 5 common medical school challenges that him & his colleagues encountered and he provides some strategies for overcoming them all. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Don't forget to follow Dr. Paul (@realdrpaul) and Dr. Stavros (@realdrstavros) on Instagram... Follow us on TikTok @usmle Want to make sure you're doing everything you can to go from Medical Student to Medical Resident? Learn about our Res...
Episode 23: Dr. Paul interviews The Premed Consultants founder Adam Nessim
May 11, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn today's episode of The Talking USMLE Podcast, Dr. Paul sits down with The Premed Consultants founder Adam Nessim. We dive into a variety of different topics including which areas of study a premed should focus, which type of extra-curricular is best for a premed to focus on, and how to crush the med school interview. This is an episode you won't want to miss. You can also watch the full interview on YouTube at https://upchelp.com/adam Learn more about how Adam Nessim & The Premed Cons...
Talking USMLE Episode 22 With Dr. KC Miller (Medumentary)
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn today's episode we've got a very special guest, Dr. KC Miller. We've known Dr. Miller for quite some time and finally had a chance to sit down with her and discuss some of your most common questions about what it's like to be a Caribbean medical student, and more importantly, what it takes to successfully navigate this alternative pathway to get into residency. In today's episode, we discuss, amongst other things: 1) How to avoid culture shock when first landing on your Caribbean island....
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 20
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn today's 20th episode of the Talking USMLE Podcast, Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros interview Dr. Jessica Darusz. Dr. Darusz is a Caribbean medical graduate who recently matched into Neurology at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. This episode is proof that you don't have to crush your Step 1 exam as an IMG to match into a great Residency program. You'll learn from Dr. Darusz that Step 1 scores aren't everything when it comes to match season and that talking about your unique interests c...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 21
April 16, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn our 21st episode of the Talking USMLE Podcast, we're doing a deep-dive into the complex "Vaginal Bleeding" case on the USMLE Step 2 CS exam. This episode will walk you through the ins & outs of how to properly navigate this type of case on the CS exam. If you want the full show notes, we'll text you a PDF outline instantly. Simply text "VB" to 855-240-0406 & we'll send it right over. Don't forget to get your Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: cssurvivalguide.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @re...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 19
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros interview Dr. Kaitlyn McSurdy. Having recently matched into a top Internal Medicine program as a Caribbean graduate, she's sharing some of her best advice for how other IMGs & FMGs can do the same. This episode is packed with highly valuable & practical steps that you can take that will help you to better prepare for the match and hopefully put you in a better position to succeed. We thoroughly enjoyed taping this episode and hope that you enjoy i...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 18
March 25, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros interview Dr. Samantha Vouyiouklis (Dr. Stavros' sister). Having recently matched into a top Family Medicine program as a Caribbean graduate, she's sharing some of her best advice for how other IMGs & FMGs can do the same. This episode is packed with highly valuable & practical steps that you can take that will help you to better prepare for the match and hopefully put you in a better position to succeed. We thoroughly enjoyed taping this episode ...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 17
February 21, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros interview Family Medicine Resident Dr. Lara Saleh (IG: @dr.lsaleh). Dr. Saleh caught our attention on Instagram because of her ability to take complex medical concepts and turn them into beautiful drawings designed to help you remember the most important information about a disease or disorder. We invited Dr. Saleh on initially because of her awesome drawings, but soon realized that she had some wonderful tips about what it took for her to come fro...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 16
February 04, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros take you back to the very basics of the USMLE Step 2 CS exam. We've been getting more and more students asking about the very basics of exam day, including what you should wear to the exam, what is and isn't allowed on exam day, and a variety of other questions about exam-day basics. So we decided to go back to the basics, pulled up the USMLE's CS website bullet points and walk you through each one of them so that you not only know what they're sa...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 15
January 28, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Paul provides an answer to the common question "I'm just starting my CS prep, where should I start?" We get this question all the time, so in today's episode I'm going to provide my best answer in the form of the Top 5 Pillars of Step 2 CS Prep. In this episode, I'm outlining the foundations of what every student should have in place in order to put themselves into the best position possible to pass their Step 2 CS exam. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Surv...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 14
January 23, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Paul talks about the new USMLE Step 2 CS patient note AI grading system. If you're not yet aware, the USMLE is implementing (or already has by the time you listen) an artificially intelligent patient note grading software system that will rely on computers to grade your notes, not a physician. In this episode, I'm talking about the biggest changes that this brings to your patient notes, what we believe are going to be common causes of failure as a result of these ch...
Talking USMLE Solo Episode 6 With Dr. Paul
January 16, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBIn today's solo episode with Dr. Paul, we're talking about how to Decrease Patient Note Anxiety on the Step 2 CS exam. Many students suffer from anxiety when it comes to the patient note, so this episode will address the common issues that lead to student anxiety and give you actionable steps you can take to fix the problem. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help wit...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 13
January 14, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn today's episode we dive into 10 of the most common questions we're receiving these days about the Step 2 CS exam. This episode is not only going to answer your most common questions, but it will take a deep-dive into each one and provide you with useful tactics that you can begin implementing into your CS prep immediately. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help wi...
Talking USMLE Solo Episode 5 Dr. Paul
January 09, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBIn today's episode Dr. Paul is talking about how to perform the perfect 'closure' for your Step 2 CS cases. If you want to know how & why a solid closure is paramount to your success, this short solo episode will answer all of your questions. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help with your Step 2 CS Prep? Learn about the variety of different options we have to help ...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 12
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn today's episode we're talking with Dr. Amna Husain, a board certified Pediatrician in New Jersey. In this episode we discuss Dr. Husain's decision to start her own Pediatric Concierge practice, her use of Instagram to find new clientele, and her amazing work in the field of Pediatrics. Follow Dr. Husain's IG @dr.amnahusain and her awesome website & blog at puredirectpediatrics.com. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpau...
Talking USMLE Solo Episode 4 With Dr. Paul
January 02, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBHow To Boost Your Likability! In today's solo episode, Dr. Paul gives you FIVE super simple tips you can implement instantly to become more likable on your Step 2 CS exam. Likability will help you instantly boost your CS score, so these five tips will give you an instant boost in your overall Step 2 CS results. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help with your Step 2 ...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 11
December 31, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn today's episode of Talking USMLE, Dr. Stavros & I talk about the big mistake students are making when they try to time & memorize cases from the popular CS study books on the market. Study guides are great tools, but you need to know what you're doing to get the true value from their intent. This episode is super-important and you won't want to miss what else we dive into during this 45-minute chat. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. P...
Talking USMLE Solo Episode 3 With Dr. Paul
December 26, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn today's solo episode with Dr. Paul, we'll dive into the SEVEN mistakes students are making that are causing them to fail their Step 2 CS patient notes. If you're preparing for your CS exam and/or you've failed the ICE portion of the exam, this is a solo episode that you're not going to want to miss. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help with your Step 2 CS Prep? ...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 10
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this brand new episode of Talking USMLE, we dive into the right way to answer challenging questions. Most students don't realize that there's a process for answering challenging questions, and once you know how it's done, the challenge is essentially eliminated. This is an episode that you won't want to miss.
Talking USMLE Solo Episode 2 With Dr. Paul
December 19, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Paul talks about the SEP challenges students are facing on the Step 2 CS exam and how they can be overcome with a strategic and calculated approach. If you're not a native English speaker, you're concerned that your SEP skills aren't up to par, or you've recently failed the CS exam's SEP component, this episode is a 'must listen'. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG:...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 9
December 17, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn today's episode we have a special guest who you may know from Instagram as @prescriptionfitnessmd. Today we're talking about a variety of topics from what it's like trying to juggle being a division 1 athlete with pre-med studies, commuting 2hrs for a Sub-Internship in New York City, and how to stay fit and healthy while in medical school. This episode is jam-packed with amazing conversation and even better tips for success. Be sure to listen all the way through so you don't miss any of t...
Talking USMLE Solo Episode 1 With Dr. Paul
December 14, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBIn today's special solo episode of Talking USMLE, Dr. Paul discussed the massive benefits you can gain from understanding how to use tonality and body language to boost your Step 2 CS CIS component. If tonality, body language, and just boosting your encounter communication skills is important to you, then you don't want to miss this episode. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosv...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 8
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn today's episode of Talking USMLE we're talking about Counselling on the Step 2 CS exam. Counselling is an extremely important component of the CS exam and we want to ensure that you know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help with your Step 2 CS Prep? Learn about the variety of different options we have to help ...
Talking USMLE Solo Episode 1 With Dr. Stavros
December 05, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBIn today's solo episode, Dr. Stavros explains how to maximize your points on the ICE component of the Step 2 CS exam. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help with your Step 2 CS Prep? Learn about the variety of different options we have to help you successfully pass your CS exam by visiting www.step2csprep.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more free USMLE trai...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 7
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn today's episode, we go into detail about how to create a study plan for your USMLE Step 2 CS exam. Many students fail to plan properly for their CS exam, resulting in a sub-par performance and failure. After listening to this episode, you'll know exactly what to do and how to do it so you can put yourself in the best position possible for success on the CS exam. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Sta...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 6
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn today's episode, we discuss our list of errors that if performed during the Step 2 CS exam, could result in an automatic failure. This is an episode you won't want to miss if you're getting ready for your Step 2 CS exam or if you've failed your CS exam and aren't sure why. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help with your Step 2 CS Prep? Learn about the variety of ...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 5
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn today's episode we answer questions from one of Dr. Stavros' Step 2 CS students. We'll cover a wide variety of commonly asked questions so that you can benefit from one student's desire to learn more about what it truly takes to master the USMLE Step 2 CS exam and it's components. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. Stavros on IG: @dr.stavrosvmd Need help with your Step 2 CS Prep? Learn about the var...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 4
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn episode 4 we're breaking down the I.C.E sub-component and providing you with a step-by-step approach to mastering this part of the USMLE Step 2 CS exam. This episode will guide you through your ICE-preparation process so that as you begin your Step 2 CS prep, there's no confusion or hesitation about exactly what you need to do for top points on the ICE component. Don't forget to download the Step 2 CS Survival Guide here: drpaulusmle.com Follow Dr. Paul on IG: @drpaulusmle Follow Dr. St...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 3
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn today's episode we chat with MS3 medical student Parmida Jafari. Parmida decided to document her medical school journey through her Instagram account and has since amassed a massive following of 30K+. In this episode, Parmida pulls back the curtain and shares her step-by-step process for building a social media following. If you're a healthcare provider or student considering using social media to build your brand and supercharge your career, today's episode is for you! Follow Parmida on ...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 2
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn episode #2, Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros discuss the incredibly important skill of building rapport, which is essential for a good C.I.S score. In this episode we'll equip you with everything you need know to develop your rapport-building skills and turn in a stellar USMLE Step 2 CS exam performance. Don't forget to checkout our Medical Student Mentorship Program where we take you by the hand and guide you through your entire medical school career, making sure to alleviate as much of your stres...
Talking USMLE With Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros Episode 1
October 24, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn our very first episode, Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros each bring the TOP 3 issues experienced with their Step 2 CS students and discuss how you can avoid these pitfalls and increase your odds of successfully passing the USMLE Step 2 CS exam. Don't forget to checkout our Medical Student Mentorship Program where we take you by the hand and guide you through your entire medical school career, making sure to alleviate as much of your stress as possible so that you can focus on becoming the best Phys...