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Step 1 Basics (USMLE)

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Rheum| Antibody Review

November 15, 2023 · 9 min

4.11 Antibody Review Rheumatology review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam. ANA Principles ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody): Non-specific antibody. Reacts against nuclear antigens, including proteins, DNA, RNA, and nucleic acid-protein complexes…
Rheum| Gout and Pseudogout

November 8, 2023 · 19 min

4.10 Gout and Pseudogout Rheumotology review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam. Gout Caused by uric acid crystal deposition due to purine metabolism. Triggers inflammation when crystals precipitate in cooler joint fluid. Presents with severe…
Rheum| Rheumatologic Emergencies

November 1, 2023 · 19 min

4.09 Rheumatologic Emergencies Rheumatology review for USMLE Step 1 Exam Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) A large vessel vasculitis, mainly in older individuals. Symptoms: headache, jaw claudication, vision loss. Ischemia from granulomas in…
Cardio| Systolic Heart Murmurs

August 7, 2023 · 11 min

1.06 Systolic Heart Murmurs Cardiovascular system review for the USMLE STEP 1 Exam Heart murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow in the heart There are 4 different types of systolic murmurs: ventricular septal defect (VSD), patent…
Psych| OCD and Related Disorders

July 27, 2023 · 13 min

5.13 OCD and Related Disorders Psych review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Treat with CBT + SSRIs/SNRIs. Tic Disorders: Tourette…

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Psych| Anxiety Related Disorders

July 18, 2023 · 14 min

5.12 Anxiety Related Disorders Psychiatry review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam Anxiety is a normal response to threats or stressors in the environment Anxiety disorders occur when anxiety causes significant distress or impairment in…
Psych| Eating and Feeding Disorders

July 11, 2023 · 14 min

5.11 Eating and Feeding Disorders Psychiatry Review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam Eating Disorders: Main disorders: bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Bulimia and anorexia share anxiety and compensatory behaviors…
Psych| Mood Disorders (Grief, Depression, and Bipolar)

July 6, 2023 · 14 min

5.10 Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar) Psychiatry Review for the USMLE Step 1 exam Mood disorders are persistent disruptions in emotion, categorized into bipolar disorders and depressive disorders. Bipolar disorders are…
Psych| Schizophrenia

July 4, 2023 · 14 min

5.09 Schizophrenia Psychiatry review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam Epidemiology: Slight male predilection (1.4:1 male to female ratio). Men present between 18-25, women between 28-35. Affects about 0.5% of the population. Symptoms: Positive…
Psych| Cluster C Personality Disorders

June 29, 2023 · 15 min

5.08 Cluster C Personality Disorders Psychiatry review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam Introduction: Cluster C personality disorders = anxious/worried. Disorders: avoidant, obsessive-compulsive, dependent. Distinguish from normal traits…
Psych| Cluster B Personality Disorders

June 27, 2023 · 17 min

5.07 Cluster B Personality Disorders Psychiatry review for USMLE Step 1 Exam Cluster B personality disorders are the highest yield among all personality disorders. The cluster B disorders include borderline personality disorder…
Psych| Cluster A Personality Disorders

June 23, 2023 · 14 min

5.06 Cluster A Personality Disorders Psychiatry review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam. The cluster A personality disorders include paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal. These disorders are characterized by individuals who are perceived as…

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About the show

USMLE Step 1 audio lessons designed to be listened to over and over again. Episodes cover material from many different areas including the cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, microbiology, and more! Listen when at the gym, commuting, cooking, or whenever you are on the go. Episodes are written, recorded, and mixed by Sam Smith.