USMLE Step 2 CK Plus
USMLE Step 2 CK Plus is an audio companion to a study book of the same name, created by Dr. Abdillahi Omar. It provides a single, consolidated reference for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, based on the author's own personal notes from scoring 278 (above the 99th percentile). The material is organized by the main shelf examination topics — internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery — so listeners can focus their study on one subject at a time. The goal is to give test takers one organized, one-stop resource rather than forcing them to piece together many different study materials.
Episodes
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Itchy Dermatitis
Review of dermatologic conditions that have a prominent aspect of itching.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Inherited Skin Disorders
A short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Drug-Related Skin Disorders
A brief review of skin disorders associated with commonly used medications.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Autoimmune Dermatologic Disorders
Review of autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin or have prominent dermatologic manifestations.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Basics
In this brief section, we review some basic dermatologic descriptors used to describe the appearance of dermatologic lesions.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Miscellaneous
The final section of this chapter discussing a couple of miscellaneous disorders: Morton's neuroma and adhesive capsulitis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Amyloidosis
Review of the amyloidosis and its subtypes.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Bone Neoplasms
A brief discussion focused on bone neoplasms, specifically osteosarcoma and a few highlights of other less common primary bone tumors.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Mineral Bone Disease
Review of diseases affecting bone mineral density, specific osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Joints, Ligaments, and Tendons
A broad overview of various pathologies that affect the joints, ligaments, and tendons.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Lower Back Pain
Broad review of causes of lower pain.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Inflammatory Myopathies
Brief review of inflammatory myopathies comparing dermatomyositis and polymyositis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Infections
Review of rheumatologic infections such as osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and epidural abscess. We conclude discussing some common pharmacologic options for these infections.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Vasculitis
Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Crystalline Arthropathy
A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Collagen Vascular Disease
Extensive review of all things related to collagen vascular and autoimmune disease.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Miscellaneous Oncology
We conclude this chapter discussing oncologic syndromes, paraneoplastic associations, and review of screening guidelines.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Lymphoma
Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Thrombocytosis
A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - White Blood Cell Dyscrasias
We finally shift our attention to the oncology section, starting with a review of white blood cell dyscrasias.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Clotting Disorders
A thorough discussion on acquired and congenital clotting disorders, and a review of anticoagulant pharmacology.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Bleeding Disorders
Review of primary and secondary hemostasis, followed by a breakdown bleeding disorders based on congenital, acquired, function, and quantitative causes.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Microcytic Anemia
Review of the causes, diagnostics, and management of the various etiologies of microcytic anemia. We also spend time reviewing and understanding iron studies and how different parameters can narrow the differential diagnosis.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Hemolytic Anemias
Extensive review of the various causes of hemolytic anemia.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Normocytic Anemia
In this section, we review the causes of normocytic anemia, starting with the non-hemolytic causes such as aplastic anemia and chronic kidney disease.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Macrocytic Anemia
Review of the primary causes of macrocytic anemia such as vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Principles of Anemia, Blood Types, Transfusion Reactions
Broad overview of the causes of anemia. We then switch our focus to discussing blood types and transfusions reactions.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Basics of Hematology.
A brief review of hematopoiesis and the functions of different cell lines.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Review of hormone producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors such as gastrinomas, insulinomas, and others.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Hypoglycemia
A quick discussion on hypoglycemia including its causes and management.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Diabetes Mellitus
Review of diabetes mellitus risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, management, and complications. We also discuss the pharmacotherapy of diabetes.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Adrenal Disorders
Review of the normal anatomy, physiology, and disorders of adrenal gland.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Parathyroid Disorders
Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Thyroid Disorders
A detailed review of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Panhypopituitarism
A review of panhypopituitarism and its causes. We conclude with a discussion on how to differentiate primary, secondary, and tertiary hormone disorders along the HPA axis.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Anterior Pituitary Disorders
Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Posterior Pituitary Disorders
Review of disorders that occur due deficiencies and excessive release of ADH.
Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Introduction
Overview of the different hormones of the endocrine system along the hypothalamic-pituitary-axis. Details regarding the different hormones and associated pathologies will be discussed in subsequent sections.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Miscellaneous
A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Infections
Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Malignancy
Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Cystic Kidney Disease
Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Nephrolithiasis
Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Renovascular Disorders
Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Renal Tubular Acidosis
A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndrome
Review of the many causes of nephritic and nephrotic syndrome. We conclude with a review of the types of proteinuria.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Chronic Kidney Disease
Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Acute Kidney Injury
Review of the causes and management of acute kidney injury including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal azotemia.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Electrolyte Disorders
Extensive review of electrolyte disorders including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Congenital Nephron Disorders
Review of congenital nephron disorder including Fanconi syndrome and others.
Chapter 7: Nephrology - Basics
Review of some basic nephrology physiology, anatomy, and acid-base disorders.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Pancreas
Review of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary
Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Anorectal
A brief review of anorectal disorders including hemorrhoids and anorectal cancer.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Large Intestine
A thorough review of disorders involving the large bowel including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Small Intestine
Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Stomach
Deep dive into disorders of the stomach including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Esophagus
Extensive review of diseases of the esophagus including diverticula, webs, esophagitis, GERD, and cancer.
Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Salivary Glands
Review of disorders of the salivary glands, primarily focusing on the parotid gland.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Neoplasms
Brief of cardiac tumors which are relatively uncommon, these include myxoma, rhabdomyoma, and metastatic tumors.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Cardiac Arrest
Review of the causes and management of cardiac arrest.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Arrhythmias
Review of arrythmias including their EKG appearance and management.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Pericardial Disease
In this section we review disorders of the pericardium including pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and constrictive pericarditis.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Valvular Heart Disease
A thorough review of valvular heart disease including right and left sided regurgitation and stenotic murmurs. We also review endocarditis.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Cardiomyopathies
A review of cardiomyopathies differentiating between dilated, restrictive, and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Aorta and other Vascular Disease
Review of acute pathologies including aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm. We also discuss peripheral artery disease.
Chapter 5: Cardiology - Hypertension
A thorough review of essential hypertension, secondary causes of hypertension, and the pharmacology of anti-hypertensive agents.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Other Causes of Chest Pain
Review of other causes of cardiac and non-cardiac causes of chest pain, along with their diagnostics and management.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Congestive Heart Failure
Brief review of congestive heart failure.
A more thorough discussion of the management, specifically, pharmacotherapy of congestive heart failure is discussed in the next episode.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Myocardial Infarction
Review of the topic of myocardial infarction including its causes, management, and complications.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Coronary Artery Disease
Review of coronary artery disease, signs and symptoms, and diagnostic testing. This serves as a prelude for the next section on myocardial infarction.
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Ventilation
A brief review comparing the indications of non-invasive and mechanical ventilation.
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Thorough review of the high-yield topic of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Neoplasia
Review of lung nodules and lung cancer.
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Restrictive Lung Disease
A review of different causes of restrictive lung diseases and some of their key features.
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Obstructive Lung Disease
A review of obstructive lung disease, primarily focusing on asthma and COPD.
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Pleura
Review of common pleural disorders - pneumothorax and pleural effusions.
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Infections
Extensive review of respiratory infections, their associations, management and complications.
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