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USMLE Step 2 Secrets

by Ted O'Connell, MD

This 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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Episodes

  1. An Update From Dr. O'Connell

    In this episode Dr. Ted O’Connell gives an update about the podcast and let's students know that the newest edition of the book is out and a new corresponding podcast is in development. He also announces his new project, MedPrepToGo with Dr. Raj Dasgupta. Learn more with the links below....

  2. USMLE Step 2 Secrets Wrap Up

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  3. Chapter 39: Vascular Surgery

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30]: Question Dissection: A 75-year-old man with an extensive 90-pack year history of tobacco use, hyperlipidemia, and a coronary artery bypass grafting 3 years ago sees his physician for abdominal pain... [6:10] Vascular Surgery chapter of S2S…

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  4. Chapter 40: Vitamins and Minerals

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28]: Question Dissection: A 32-year-old woman reports to her community health clinic complaining of tingling in her hands and feet... [4:12] Vitamins and Minerals chapter of S2S including questions like: - Specify the signs and symptoms of the various...

  5. Chapter 38: Urology

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:40]: Question Dissection: A 32-year-old female presents to the E.D. writhing in pain... [3:27] Urology chapter of S2S including questions like: - How is renal cell carcinoma diagnosed and treated? - How do you recognize and manage acute urinary...

  6. Chapter 37: Smoking

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:29]: Question Dissection: A 52-year-old man presents to the clinic with a two month history of cough and weight loss... [4:40] Smoking chapter of S2S including questions like: - How is smoking related to heart disease? - What cancers are more likely in...

  7. Chapter 36: Shock

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:25]: Question Dissection: The surgical intern on call is summoned to the bedside of a postoperative patient for a urine output of 20 mL in the last 24 hours... [3:44] Shock chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the classic parameters of...

  8. Chapter 35: Rheumatology

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:37]: Question Dissection: A 24-year-old male (medical student) presents with a chief complaint of low back pain over the last 6 months... [4:01] Rheumatology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the most common form of arthritis? - What...

  9. Chapter 34: Radiology

    Content covered in this episode includes: Question Dissection: A 28-year-old woman presents to the E.D. with a swollen left leg that began early in the morning and seems to be worsening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. Chapter 33: Pulmonology

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 24-year-old women sees her family physician for a non-productive cough which has been present for 3 days... [4:04] Pulmonology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is COPD? - What is the concern with the use of...

  11. Chapter 32: Psychiatry

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:38] Question Dissection: A 32 year old female is brought to the E.D. for a suicide attempt by overdose... [3:40] Psychiatry chapter of S2S including questions like: - Why is the duration of symptoms important with psychosis? - List the positive and...

  12. Chapter 31: Preventive Medicine

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28: Question Dissection: A 16-year-old girl is brought to the office of her family physician by her mother for consultation. The girl is healthy and has been sexually active for the last year... [2:08] Preventive Medicine chapter of S2S including...

  13. Chapter 30: Pharmacology

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:29] Question Dissection: A 31-year-old woman is brought to the E.D. by friends at 3 A.M. after they were unable to wake her up... [4:29]Pharmacology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What two developments in NSAID therapy may reduce GI and...

  14. Chapter 29: Pediatrics

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28] Question Dissection: A 7-year-old boy is brought in to see his pediatrician after behavioral modifications have been unsuccessful in controlling nighttime bed-wetting... [4:17]Pediatrics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What screening and...

  15. Chapter 28: Orthopedic Surgery

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 4-year-old African American girl presents to the E.D. with refusal to walk for one day... [6:22] Orthopedic Surgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome? How is it...

  16. Chapter 27: Ophthalmology

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:32] Question Dissection: A 68-year-old male presents to his physician with a chief complaint of a rash on his face... [3:32]Ophthalmology chapter of S2S including questions like: - Distinguish allergic, viral, and bacterial conjunctivitis. - How does...

  17. Chapter 26: Oncology

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30]: Question Dissection: A 68-year-old man presents to his physician’s office complaining of severe low back pain that shoots down his right leg... [3:32] Oncology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the key differential points for the...

  18. Chapter 25: Obstetrics part 2

    Content 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...

  19. Chapter 25: Obstetrics part 1

    Content 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?…

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  20. Chapter 24: Neurosurgery

    Content 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…

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  21. Chapter 23: Neurology

    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…

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  22. Chapter 22: Nephrology

    Content 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...

  23. Chapter 21: Laboratory Medicine

    Content 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…

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  24. Intermission

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  25. Chapter 20: Infectious Diseases

    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...

  26. Chapter 19: Immunology

    Content 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...

  27. Chapter 18: Hypertension

    Content 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...

  28. Chapter 17: Hematology

    Content 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...

  29. Chapter 16: Gynecology

    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…

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  30. Chapter 15: Geriatrics

    Content 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…

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  31. Chapter 14: Genetics

    Content 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...

  32. Chapter 13: General Surgery

    Content 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...

  33. Episode 12: Gastroenterology

    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...

  34. Chapter 11: Ethics

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:40]: Question Dissection: A 48 year old male is brought to the E.D. after a bicycle accident... [4:06] Ethics chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the general principles of ethics? - What are the components of informed consent? - What...

  35. Chapter 10: Endocrinology

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:38]: Question Dissection: A 54 year old African American male presents to his physician with a chief complaint of morning headaches, nausea, diaphoresis, and tremulousness... [3:36] Endocrinology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the...

  36. Chapter 9: Emergency Medicine

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:42]: Question Dissection: A 35 year old man with a history of schizophrenia is brought to the E.D. for altered mental status... [4:46] Emergency medicine chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the three causes of burns? How should all…

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  37. Chapter 8: Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery

    Content covered in this episode includes: [0:38]: Question Dissection: A 30-year-old male presents to the E.D. complaining of left facial paralysis since waking this morning... [2:52] Ear, Nose, and Throat chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the most common cause of lower motor...

  38. Chapter 7: Diabetes Mellitus

    This is the Diabetes Mellitus chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: [0:36]: A 29 year old female presents at 8 weeks gestation with a chief complaint of anxiety, tremors, and weight loss.. [3:40] Diabetes Chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are…

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  39. Chapter 6: Dermatology

    This is the Dermatology chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: 1:17 Question Dissection - A 68 year old man visits his primary care physician for a rash on his face.. 6:15 Dermatology chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions like: - Define contact...

  40. Chapter 5: Cholesterol

    This is the Cholesterol chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode include: 0:50 Question Dissection - A 66 year old female with a history of hypercholesterolemia who is managed on cholestyramine therapy… 3:02 Cholesterol chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions and...

  41. Chapter 4: Cardiology

    This is the Cardiology chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: 1:16 Question Dissection - A 29 year old male tree-trimmer suffers serious injuries from a fall at work… 6:01 Cardiology chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions and topics like: - The classic...

  42. Chapter 3: Biostatistics

    This is the Biostatistics chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode include: 0:48 Question Dissection - A man in undergoing a neurologic test for manual dexterity… 3:21 Biostatistics chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions and topics like: - The concept of a…

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  43. Chapter 2: Alcohol

    This is the Alcohol chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: 1:30 Question Dissection - A 57 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse visits a medical clinic because of numbness and tingling in his feet, as well as hand tremors… 8:04 Alcohol chapter of…

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  44. Chapter 1: Acid-Base and Electrolytes

    This is the Acid-Base chapter of Step 2 Secrets featuring a high-yield question dissection from Elsevier's Clinical Key Student Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. Top 100 Secrets, #1-50

    This is Dr. Ted O'Connell's podcast of the bestselling USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 5th Edition. It 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,...

  46. Top 100 Secrets, #51-100

    This is the "Top 100" USMLE Step 2 Secrets Part 2. This episode covers topics like: - The "6 Ws" of postoperative fever - The six rapidly fatal thoracic injuries - The "6 Ps" of compartment syndrome - High-yield drug overdoses and antidotes - The most common buzz phrases and conditions with which...

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This 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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Ted O'Connell, MD

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