The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast: Question Dissections for the USMLE, COMLEX, and Medical School is a free, high-yield, on-the-go resource for medical students preparing for their board exams. With support from the likes of Osmosis, OnlineMedEd, Lecturio, MedSchoolCoach, Kaplan Medical and more, we're covering all the high-yield topics you're likely to see on a board exam. The Step 1 Study Smarter Series includes content covering biochemistry, behavioral sciences, cardiology, pharmacology, microbiology, renal and more. The Step 2 Study Smarter Series covers the core clerkships: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn.
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About this episode
In this week's question dissection, ITB's own Swati and Eva break down an original ethics question regarding the case of a 6 year old boy who is brought to the ED following a car accident. The child is unstable and is determined to need emergency surgery and a blood transfusion. His father consents to the surgery but not the transfusion. What is the best appropriate next step?
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Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
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Question Dissection: Pleural Effusions with DaVinci Academy
Friday, June 24, 2022 • Duration 15:59
About this episode
In this week's question dissection, Swati and Dr. Maxwell Cooper review the case of a 56 year old male who is currently receiving treatment for lung cancer who presents to the ED with worsening shortness of breath. A chest x-ray reveals a known left lower lobe mass and a new large left pleural effusion.
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DaVinci Academy on YouTube
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#DaVinciCases on Spotify
#DaVinciCases on Apple Podcasts
The DaVinci Hour on Spotify
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Crush Step 1
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Physiology by Physeo
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The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Question Dissection: Bone Tumors with DaVinci Academy
Friday, May 27, 2022 • Duration 17:22
About this episode
In this week's question dissection, Patrick and Dr. Maxwell Cooper review the case of a 12 year old boy who presents to clinic with knee pain that began 3 months ago with no apparent cause. X-ray reveals a heterogeneous lesion in the distal femur, with both sclerotic and lytic components and elevation of the periosteum on the lateral aspect.
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DaVinci Academy on YouTube
DaVinci Academy website - Discount code ITB20 for 20% off at checkout!
#DaVinciCases on Spotify
#DaVinciCases on Apple Podcasts
The DaVinci Hour on Spotify
The DaVinci Hour on Apple Podcasts
ITB Tutoring
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
All of our podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Question Dissection: Anterior Comm Artery Aneurysm with DaVinci Academy
Friday, May 20, 2022 • Duration 22:03
About this episode
In this week's question dissection, Patrick and Dr. Maxwell Cooper review the case of a 54 year old male who comes into the ED with vision changes that started 5 days ago.
Links for this episode
DaVinci Academy on YouTube
DaVinci Academy website - Discount code ITB20 for 20% off at checkout!
#DaVinciCases on Spotify
#DaVinciCases on Apple Podcasts
The DaVinci Hour on Spotify
The DaVinci Hour on Apple Podcasts
ITB Tutoring
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
All of our podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Question Dissection: Pyelonephritis with DaVinci Academy
Friday, May 13, 2022 • Duration 22:12
About this episode
Today we continue the our new question dissection series with DaVinci Academy. Patrick and Dr. Maxwell Cooper review the case of a 43 year old woman who presents with painful urination for the past 5 days, along with a past history of type 2 diabetes, severe left sided back pain, nausea/vomiting, and chills.
Links for this episode
DaVinci Academy on YouTube
DaVinci Academy website - Discount code ITB20 for 20% off at checkout!
#DaVinciCases on Spotify
#DaVinciCases on Apple Podcasts
The DaVinci Hour on Spotify
The DaVinci Hour on Apple Podcasts
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
All of our podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Madison Linden.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Question Dissection: Prolactinoma with DaVinci Academy
Friday, May 6, 2022 • Duration 24:37
About this episode
Today we continue the our new question dissection series with DaVinci Academy and today Patrick and Dr. Maxwell Cooper dive into the world of endocrinology to discuss prolactinoma in a 33 year old woman.
Links for this episode
DaVinci Academy on YouTube
DaVinci Academy website - Discount code ITB20 for 20% off at checkout!
#DaVinciCases on Spotify
#DaVinciCases on Apple Podcasts
The DaVinci Hour on Spotify
The DaVinci Hour on Apple Podcasts
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
All of our podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Madison Linden.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Question Dissection: Biliary Disease with DaVinci Academy
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 • Duration 28:26
About this episode
Patrick is joined again by Dr. Maxwell Cooper from DaVinci Academy to break down another pathology case, this time involving biliary disease.
Links for this episode
DaVinci Academy on YouTube
DaVinci Academy website - Discount code ITB20 for 20% off at checkout!
#DaVinciCases on Spotify
#DaVinciCases on Apple Podcasts
The DaVinci Hour on Spotify
The DaVinci Hour on Apple Podcasts
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
All of our podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Madison Linden.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Uterine Fibroids and DaVinci Academy with Dr. Maxwell Cooper
Monday, May 2, 2022 • Duration 49:37
About this episode
Today Patrick sits down with Dr. Maxwell Cooper to tell you about DaVinci Academy, Max's med ed company which focuses on high quality video lectures. They also offer their podcasts, #DaVinciCases, and The DaVinci Hour.
Links for this episode
DaVinci Academy on YouTube
DaVinci Academy website - Discount code ITB20 for 20% off at checkout!
#DaVinciCases on Spotify
#DaVinciCases on Apple Podcasts
The DaVinci Hour on Spotify
The DaVinci Hour on Apple Podcasts
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
All of our podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Madison Linden.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Step 1 GI Review with Sam Streich
Friday, March 18, 2022 • Duration 26:07
About this episode
Sam reviews some step 1 GI questions.
Today's Host
Sam is a third year medical student at Des Moines University and is also in the Army HPSP program. Together they review some Step 2 level general surgery related questions.
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
All of our podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Madison Linden.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
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Step 1 Renal Review with Alex Carter (Part 2)
Friday, March 11, 2022 • Duration 34:29
About this episode
Today Alex Carter goes through part 1 of his renal system review for step 1.
Today's Host
Alex Carter. Alex is a MS4 at The Ohio State College of Medicine and is looking to go into Internal Medicine. He has written articles for In-Training and enjoys being active and outdoors in his free time.
Study on the go for free!
Download the Audio QBank by InsideTheBoards for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
Our other podcasts:
Crush Step 1
Step 2 Secrets
Physiology by Physeo
Step 1 Success Stories
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
The InsideTheBoards Podcast
Beyond the Pearls
The Dr. Raj Podcast
The Health Beat
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Madison Linden.
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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