USMLE Step 2 Secrets
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 188 ratingsThis podcast features an audio optimized version of USMLE Step 2 Secrets and high yield USMLE and COMLEX style question dissections so you can learn how the experts approach exam questions. Listen while you commute, exercise, clean, or do other "life stuff". This podcast is the perfect on the go study companion for your USMLE; COMLEX; and internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, or family medicine shelf exams.
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Episode 36: Obstetrics part 3
April 02, 2019 14:30Episode 35: Obstetrics part 2
March 29, 2019 22:54Chapter 25: Obstetrics part 2
March 29, 2019 22:54 - 49 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:27] Obstetrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the different terms for spontaneous abortion? - In fetal heart monitoring, what is the difference between early decelerations, late decelerations, and variable decelerations? - What causes fetal bleeding to present as third trimester vaginal bleeding? - What usually follows membrane rupture What should you do if it does not occur? - How do you manage fetal malpresentation? Learn ...
Episode 34: Obstetrics part 1
March 23, 2019 15:12Chapter 25: Obstetrics part 1
March 23, 2019 15:12 - 56 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:53]: Question Dissection: A 25-year-old gravida one presents at 37 weeks gestation with a chief complaint of leakage of fluid… [5:17] Obstetrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What routine tests should be obtained for all pregnant patients? - When should ultrasound be used to evaluate the fetus? - What do you need to know about HIV testing and transmission in mother and child? - What should be done if the AFP is elevated? - What are th...
Chapter 24: Neurosurgery
March 13, 2019 16:38 - 21 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:28]Question Dissection: An 81-year-old woman is brought to the E.D. via ambulance complaining of an excruciating headache that began two hours ago.. [4:34]Neurosurgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What causes a subdural hematoma? How do you recognize and treat it? - What does a unilateral, dilated, unreactive pupil after head trauma suggest? - What findings suggest increased intracranial pressure? - In what setting does dural venous ...
Episode 33: Neurosurgery
March 13, 2019 16:38Chapter 23: Neurology part 2
March 09, 2019 17:13 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Episode 32: Neurology part 2
March 09, 2019 17:13Chapter 23: Neurology
February 28, 2019 18:12 - 58 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 52-year-old man with a one hundred pack year history of smoking presents to his physician with a chief complaint of double vision... [4:36] Neurology chapter of S2S including questions like: - In what common situation is lumbar puncture contraindicated? - What are the classic differences between delirium and dementia? - How do you recognize a headache secondary to brain tumor or intracranial mass? - How do you recognize ...
Chapter 23: Neurology
February 28, 2019 18:12 - 1 hourThis is the Neurology chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 52-year-old man with a one hundred pack year history of smoking presents to his physician with a chief complaint of double vision... [4:36] Neurology chapter of S2S including questions like: - In what common situation is lumbar puncture contraindicated? - What are the classic differences between delirium and dementia? - How do you recognize a headache secondary to ...
Episode 31: Neurology part 1
February 28, 2019 18:12Chapter 23: Neurology part 1
February 28, 2019 18:12 - 26 minutes - 47.8 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Episode 30: Nephrology
December 13, 2018 01:02 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBChapter 22: Nephrology
December 13, 2018 01:02 - 29 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:47]: Question Dissection: A 30-year-old male has been receiving intravenous Nafcillin on an inpatient ward secondary to severe cellulitis of his left leg... [4:56] Nephrology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What do you need to know about intravenous contrast and renal failure? - What medications commonly cause renal insufficiency or failure? - How do you differentiate among the common pediatric hematologic disorders that affect the kidne...
Episode 29: Laboratory Medicine
December 13, 2018 00:12 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MBChapter 21: Laboratory Medicine
December 13, 2018 00:12 - 14 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:35]: Question Dissection: A 17 year old boy is seen in the E.D. with a complaint of muscle weakness.. [6:10] Laboratory medicine chapter of S2S including questions like: - What may cause a false lab report of hyperkalemia? - What effect do serum acidosis and serum alkalosis have on potassium and calcium levels? - What does an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate mean in pregnancy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 28: Intermission
December 09, 2018 19:13 - 1 minute - 2.77 MBIntermission
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Chapter 20: Infectious Diseases part 2
December 05, 2018 22:56 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Episode 27: Infectious Diseases part 2
December 05, 2018 22:56 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBChapter 20: Infectious Diseases part 1
December 03, 2018 00:51 - 32 minutes - 59 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Chapter 20: Infectious Diseases
December 03, 2018 00:51 - 1 hourContent covered in this episode includes: [0:48]: Question Dissection: A 20 year old male presents with a painless ulcer on the glans of his penis… [4:10] Infectious diseases chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the gold standard for diagnosis of pneumonia? - How is syphilis diagnosed? - How do you recognize measles (rubeola) infection in a child? - What are the complications of chickenpox? - What elements of the history point to endocarditis? - Distinguish between impetigo and...
Episode 26: Infectious Diseases part 1
December 03, 2018 00:51 - 32 minutes - 59 MBChapter 20: Infectious Diseases
December 03, 2018 00:51 - 1 hourThis is the Infectious Diseases chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: [0:48]: Question Dissection: A 20 year old male presents with a painless ulcer on the glans of his penis… [4:10] Infectious diseases chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the gold standard for diagnosis of pneumonia? - How is syphilis diagnosed? - How do you recognize measles (rubeola) infection in a child? - What are the complications of chickenpox? - What elements of th...
Episode 25: Immunology
November 25, 2018 18:40 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBChapter 19: Immunology
November 25, 2018 18:40 - 29 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:42]: Question Dissection: A 29 year old male with a past medical history of HIV infection sees his doctor for ongoing treatment... [4:40] Immunology chapter of S2S including questions like: - How do you recognize and treat true anaphylaxis? - What usually causes hereditary angioedema? - How is HIV diagnosed? How long after exposure does the HIV test become positive? - What causes DiGeorge syndrome? How do you recognize it? - Give the classic descr...
Chapter 18: Hypertension
November 24, 2018 20:38 - 20 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:38]: Question Dissection: A 58 year old African American male visits his primary care doctor for a routine medical evaluation... [4:18] Hypertension chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the “two-measurement” rule in the diagnosis of hypertension? - What causes hypertension? - What does lowering blood pressure accomplish? - Which tests should be ordered for every patient with a diagnosis of hypertension? Why? Learn more about your ad...
Episode 24: Hypertension
November 24, 2018 20:38 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MBChapter 17: Hematology
November 23, 2018 22:58 - 45 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:43]: Question Dissection: A 24 year old female presents to her primary care physician for a health maintenance examination. [3:45] Hematology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the important elements of the history when anemia is present? - Why do people get iron deficiency? - How is thalassemia differentiated from iron deficiency? - What two clues on the Step 2 exam often point to a diagnosis of sickle cell disease? - With what c...
Episode 23: Hematology
November 23, 2018 22:58 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MBChapter 16: Gynecology part 2
November 21, 2018 19:09 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Episode 22: Gynecology part 2
November 21, 2018 19:09 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBChapter 16: Gynecology
November 21, 2018 18:59 - 53 minutesThis is the Gynecology chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: [0:36] Question Dissection: A 25 year old gravita zero present with a chief complaint of excess body hair noted over her abdomen, chin, and upper lip... [4:35] GYN chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is PID? How do you recognize it on the Step 2 exam? - How is endometriosis diagnosed and treated? - What are fibroids? How common are they? How often do they become malignant? - Define...
Chapter 16: Gynecology
November 21, 2018 18:59 - 51 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:36] Question Dissection: A 25 year old gravita zero present with a chief complaint of excess body hair noted over her abdomen, chin, and upper lip... [4:35] GYN chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is PID? How do you recognize it on the Step 2 exam? - How is endometriosis diagnosed and treated? - What are fibroids? How common are they? How often do they become malignant? - Define PCOS. How do you recognize it? - What is the current stat...
Chapter 16: Gynecology part 1
November 21, 2018 18:59 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Episode 21: Gynecology part 1
November 21, 2018 18:59 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBEpisode 20: Geriatrics
November 21, 2018 00:29 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MBChapter 15: Geriatrics
November 21, 2018 00:29 - 19 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:47]: Question Dissection: A 72 year old male with Alzheimer dementia is brought to his geriatrician for a routine follow up... [2:31] Geriatrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What age group constitutes the most rapidly growing segment of the population? - What is the best prophylaxis for pressure ulcers in an immobilized patient? - What is the difference between dementia and delirium? - How can advance directives be useful? Learn mor...
Chapter 14: Genetics
November 18, 2018 17:51 - 16 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:48]: Question Dissection: A 56 year old female is seen by her physician to evaluate the cause of her recent onset diabetes.. [3:41] Genetics chapter of S2S including questions like: - How do you recognize Down syndrome? - What is the second most common known cause of inherited mental retardation? - How do you recognize Turner syndrome? - What presentation suggests galactosemia? - What causes Marfan syndrome? How do you recognize it? Learn more ab...
Episode 19: Genetics
November 18, 2018 17:51 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBChapter 13: General Surgery
November 17, 2018 17:46 - 35 minutesContent covered in this episode includes: [0:40]: Question Dissection: A 45 year old female presents with a chief complaint of upper gastric pain 30 minutes following a meal.. [3:44] General surgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What should you do if you are not sure whether a stable patient has an acute abdomen? - What are the common causes of small bowel obstruction? - List and differentiate the three common types of groin hernias. - What is the most common cause of fever in t...
Episode 18: General Surgery
November 17, 2018 17:46 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBChapter 12: Gastroenterology part 2
October 15, 2018 02:32 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Episode 17: Gastroenterology part 2
October 15, 2018 02:32 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MBEpisode 12: Gastroenterology
September 27, 2018 00:03 - 1 hourThis is the Gastroenterology chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: [0:41]: Question Dissection: A 45 year old man with no past medical history presents to the E.D. with abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting for the past three days.. [5:10] Gastroenterology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the sequelae of GERD? - What is a hiatal hernia? How is it different from a paraesophageal hernia? - Name the surgical options for ulcer treatment....
Episode 12: Gastroenterology part 1
September 27, 2018 00:03 - 29 minutes - 53.6 MBUpdated episode and show notes coming soon!
Episode 16: Gastroenterology part 1
September 27, 2018 00:03 - 29 minutes - 53.6 MBEpisode 12: Gastroenterology
September 27, 2018 00:03 - 1 hourContent covered in this episode includes: [0:41]: Question Dissection: A 45 year old man with no past medical history presents to the E.D. with abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting for the past three days.. [5:10] Gastroenterology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the sequelae of GERD? - What is a hiatal hernia? How is it different from a paraesophageal hernia? - Name the surgical options for ulcer treatment. What complications may occur? - How is diarrhea categorized? - ...