Dr. O'Connell gives an update about the Crush Step 1 book and as well as his new project, MedPrepToGo. Learn more at medpreptogo.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. O'Connell gives an update about the Crush Step 1 book and as well as his new project, MedPrepToGo. Learn more at <a href="https://medpreptogo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">medpreptogo.com</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

An Update From Dr. O'Connell

Today's episode covers the second half of the Pulmonology chapter from Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Respiratory Pathology- Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode covers the second half of the Pulmonology chapter from Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Respiratory Pathology- Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 17: Pulmonology (Part 2)

Today's episode covers the first half of the Pulmonology chapter from Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Anatomy of the Respiratory System- Respiratory Physiology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode covers the first half of the Pulmonology chapter from Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Anatomy of the Respiratory System- Respiratory Physiology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 17: Pulmonology (Part 1)

Today's episode is from the second half of the Reproductive Systems chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Female Pathology- Male Pathology- Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is from the second half of the Reproductive Systems chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Female Pathology- Male Pathology- Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 16: Reproductive Systems (Part 2)

Today's episode is from the first half of the Reproductive Systems chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Anatomy Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy Male and Female Gonadal Drainage - Physiology Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis Spermatogenesis Male and Female Hormones Female Physiology  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is from the first half of the Reproductive Systems chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Anatomy<ul> <li>Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy</li> <li>Male and Female Gonadal Drainage</li> </ul>- Physiology<ul> <li>Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis</li> <li>Spermatogenesis</li> <li>Male and Female Hormones</li> <li>Female Physiology</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 16: Reproductive Systems (Part 1)

This episode is the last from the Nephrology chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics discussed include:- Pathology (Cont.) Tubular and Interstitial Disorders Azotemia and Renal Failure Urinary Tract Infections Malignancies and Benign Tumors of the Urinary Tract Congenital and Inherited Renal Disorders Chronic Kidney Disease Renal Osteodystrophy - Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the last from the Nephrology chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics discussed include:- Pathology (Cont.)<ul> <li>Tubular and Interstitial Disorders</li> <li>Azotemia and Renal Failure</li> <li>Urinary Tract Infections</li> <li>Malignancies and Benign Tumors of the Urinary Tract</li> <li>Congenital and Inherited Renal Disorders</li> <li>Chronic Kidney Disease</li> <li>Renal Osteodystrophy</li> </ul>- Pharmacology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 15: Nephrology (Part 3)

This episode contains the first part of the pathology section from the Nephrology chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia- Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia- Urinalysis and Urine Microscopy- Kidney Stones- Glomerular Diseases - Nephrotic and Nephritic Syndromes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains the first part of the pathology section from the Nephrology chapter of Crush Step 1. Topics covered include:- Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia- Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia- Urinalysis and Urine Microscopy- Kidney Stones- Glomerular Diseases - Nephrotic and Nephritic Syndromes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 15: Nephrology (Part 2)

This episode contains the first section of the Nephrology chapter from Crush Step 1, covering topics such as:- Anatomy- Physiology  Overview and Terminology Glomerular Filtration Rate Clearance and GFR The Glomerulus and Filtration  - The Nephron and it's Segments Proximal Tubule Body Fluid Compartments and Maintenance  Other Endocrine Functions of the Kidney pH Homeostasis and Acid-Base Disturbances  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains the first section of the Nephrology chapter from Crush Step 1, covering topics such as:- Anatomy- Physiology <ul> <li>Overview and Terminology</li> <li>Glomerular Filtration Rate</li> <li>Clearance and GFR</li> <li>The Glomerulus and Filtration </li> </ul>- The Nephron and it's Segments<ul> <li>Proximal Tubule</li> <li>Body Fluid Compartments and Maintenance </li> <li>Other Endocrine Functions of the Kidney</li> <li>pH Homeostasis and Acid-Base Disturbances</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 15: Nephrology (Part 1)

Today's episode includes the second half of the Psychiatry chapter from Crush Step 1, covering:- Psychopathology (Cont.)  Bipolar Disorders Anxiety Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Stress Disorders Malingering Factitious Disorders Somatoform Disorders Personality Disorders Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders Gender Dysphoria  Disorders of Substance Abuse - Medication Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode includes the second half of the Psychiatry chapter from Crush Step 1, covering:- Psychopathology (Cont.) <ul> <li>Bipolar Disorders</li> <li>Anxiety Disorders</li> <li>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</li> <li>Stress Disorders</li> <li>Malingering</li> <li>Factitious Disorders</li> <li>Somatoform Disorders</li> <li>Personality Disorders</li> <li>Dissociative Disorders</li> <li>Eating Disorders</li> <li>Gender Dysphoria </li> <li>Disorders of Substance Abuse</li> </ul>- Medication Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 14: Psychiatry (Part 2)

Today's episode includes the first half of the Psychiatry chapter from Crush Step 1, covering:- Psychology and Development (Theories of Learning &amp; Miscellaneous Concepts)- Psychopathology Psychiatric Disorders of Children Delirium v. Dementia Schizophrenia &amp; Similar Disorders Depression  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode includes the first half of the Psychiatry chapter from Crush Step 1, covering:- Psychology and Development (Theories of Learning &amp; Miscellaneous Concepts)- Psychopathology<ul> <li>Psychiatric Disorders of Children</li> <li>Delirium v. Dementia</li> <li>Schizophrenia &amp; Similar Disorders</li> <li>Depression</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 14: Psychiatry (Part 1)

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Crush Step 1: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Review

In the third part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Gram-Negative Nonenteric Robds- Gram-Positive Branching Filamentous Bacteria- Pleomorphic Bacteria- Gram-Negative Spirals  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Gram-Negative Nonenteric Robds - Gram-Positive Branching Filamentous Bacteria - Pleomorphic Bacteria - Gram-Negative Spirals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 3)

In the second part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Gram-Positive Rods- Gram-Negative Enteric Rods- Gram-Negative Nonenteric Rods  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Gram-Positive Rods - Gram-Negative Enteric Rods - Gram-Negative Nonenteric Rods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 2)

In the first part of the Embryology chapter from Crush Step 1, we review topics such as:- Description of Anatomy- Early Embryology: The First Month- From Fertilization to Implantation- The Rule of Twos- Gastrulation and the Ectoderm, Endoderm, and Mesoderm- Neural Tube Closure and Beginning of Organogenesis- Week Five and Beyond- Organogenesis and Teratogenicity- The “Fetal Period” of Organ Maturation- Fetal Circulation and Erythropoiesis- Structure of the Placenta and Umbilical Cord- Changes to Fetal Circulation at Birth- Fetal Erythropoiesis  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first part of the Embryology chapter from Crush Step 1, we review topics such as: - Description of Anatomy - Early Embryology: The First Month - From Fertilization to Implantation - The Rule of Twos - Gastrulation and the Ectoderm, Endoderm, and Mesoderm - Neural Tube Closure and Beginning of Organogenesis - Week Five and Beyond - Organogenesis and Teratogenicity - The “Fetal Period” of Organ Maturation - Fetal Circulation and Erythropoiesis - Structure of the Placenta and Umbilical Cord - Changes to Fetal Circulation at Birth - Fetal Erythropoiesis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 4: Embryology (Part 1)

In the second and final part of the Embryology chapter, we review the following topics:- Cardiac Embryology- Formation of the Cardiac Loop- Septation of the Heart- Vascular Embryology- Neuroembryology- Gastrointestinal Embryology- Renal Embryology- Reproductive Embryology- Head and Neck Embryology- Growth and Development- Neonatal Medicine- Developmental Milestones  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second and final part of the Embryology chapter, we review the following topics: - Cardiac Embryology - Formation of the Cardiac Loop - Septation of the Heart - Vascular Embryology- Neuroembryology - Gastrointestinal Embryology - Renal Embryology - Reproductive Embryology - Head and Neck Embryology - Growth and Development - Neonatal Medicine - Developmental Milestones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 4: Embryology (Part 2)

In the second part of the Pharmacology and Toxicology chapter, we discuss the following:- Autonomic Nervous System and Signal Transduction- Sympathetic Nervous System (Including signal transduction pathways)- Parasympathetic Nervous System- Pharmacology (Including adrenergic and cholinergic pharmacology) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of the Pharmacology and Toxicology chapter, we discuss the following:- Autonomic Nervous System and Signal Transduction- Sympathetic Nervous System (Including signal transduction pathways)- Parasympathetic Nervous System- Pharmacology (Including adrenergic and cholinergic pharmacology) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Toxicology (Part 2)

In the first part of the Pharmacology and Toxicology chapter we cover:- Pharmacokinetics- Pharmacodynamics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first part of the Pharmacology and Toxicology chapter we cover:- Pharmacokinetics- Pharmacodynamics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Toxicology (Part 1)

In the third and final episode covering the Biochemistry chapter from Crush Step 1, we review topics such as:- Integration of Metabolism- Vitamins- Trace Elements- Genetics- Patterns of Inheritance- Basic Mendelian Inheritance- Mitochondrial Inheritance- Chromosomal Abnormalities- Nondisjunction- Autosomal Trisomies- Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy- Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders- Genetic Imprinting Diseases  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third and final episode covering the Biochemistry chapter from Crush Step 1, we review topics such as: - Integration of Metabolism - Vitamins - Trace Elements - Genetics- Patterns of Inheritance - Basic Mendelian Inheritance - Mitochondrial Inheritance - Chromosomal Abnormalities - Nondisjunction- Autosomal Trisomies - Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy - Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders - Genetic Imprinting Diseases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 2: Biochemistry (Part 3)

In the second part of the Biochemistry chapter from Crush Step, we review topics such as:- Heme Synthesis and Metabolism- Nucleic Acid Structure and Function- Purine Metabolism- Pyrimidine Synthesis- DNA Replication and Repair- Carbohydrate Structure and Metabolism- Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis- Pentose Phosphate Pathway- TCA Cycle- Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation- Lipid Structure and Metabolism- Sphingolipids and Sphingolipid Storage Diseases- Eicosanoids  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of the Biochemistry chapter from Crush Step, we review topics such as: - Heme Synthesis and Metabolism - Nucleic Acid Structure and Function - Purine Metabolism - Pyrimidine Synthesis - DNA Replication and Repair - Carbohydrate Structure and Metabolism - Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis - Pentose Phosphate Pathway - TCA Cycle - Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation - Lipid Structure and Metabolism - Sphingolipids and Sphingolipid Storage Diseases - Eicosanoids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 2: Biochemistry (Part 2)

In the sixth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Coronaviruses- Rhabdoviruses- Prion Diseases- Fungi- Superficial and Cutaneous Mycoses- Subcutaneous Fungal Infections- Systematic Mycoses- Parasites- Protozoa- Helminths  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the sixth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Coronaviruses - Rhabdoviruses - Prion Diseases - Fungi - Superficial and Cutaneous Mycoses - Subcutaneous Fungal Infections - Systematic Mycoses - Parasites - Protozoa - Helminths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 6)

In the fifth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- More DNA Viruses- Naked RNA Viruses- Enveloped RNA Viruses- Retroviruses  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fifth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - More DNA Viruses - Naked RNA Viruses - Enveloped RNA Viruses - Retroviruses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 5)

In the fourth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Gram-Positive Acid- Fast Bacteria- Gram-Positive Bacteria with No Cell Wall- Introduction to Viruses- DNA Viruses  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fourth part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Gram-Positive Acid - Fast Bacteria - Gram-Positive Bacteria with No Cell Wall - Introduction to Viruses - DNA Viruses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 4)

In the seventh and final part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Antimicrobials- Antimycobacterial drugs- Specific Antiviral Agents- HIV Therapeutics/Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)- Antifungals  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the seventh and final part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Antimicrobials - Antimycobacterial drugs - Specific Antiviral Agents - HIV Therapeutics/Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)- Antifungals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 7)

In this episode we cover the Dermatology chapter of Crush Step 1 including topics such as:- Histology and Physiology- Describing Lesions- Pathology- Common Dermatology Conditions- Autoimmune Diseases- Conditions of Pigmentation- Neoplasms, Dysplasias, and Malignancies- Skin Infections and Infestations- Dermatologic Manifestations of Internal Disease  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we cover the Dermatology chapter of Crush Step 1 including topics such as: - Histology and Physiology - Describing Lesions - Pathology - Common Dermatology Conditions - Autoimmune Diseases - Conditions of Pigmentation - Neoplasms, Dysplasias, and Malignancies - Skin Infections and Infestations - Dermatologic Manifestations of Internal Disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 3: Dermatology

This episode covers the Immunology chapter of Crush Step 1, including topics such as:- Lymphoid structures- Innate versus adaptive immunity- Cells of the immune system- Major Histocompatibility Complex 1 &amp; 2 - B cells, antibodies, and humoral immunity- T cells, cell-mediated immunity, and immune system regulation- Complement system- Hypersensitivity response- Transplantation immunology  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode covers the Immunology chapter of Crush Step 1, including topics such as: - Lymphoid structures - Innate versus adaptive immunity - Cells of the immune system - Major Histocompatibility Complex 1 &amp; 2 - B cells, antibodies, and humoral immunity - T cells, cell-mediated immunity, and immune system regulation - Complement system - Hypersensitivity response - Transplantation immunology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 6: Immunology

In the first part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as:- Introduction to Bacterial Structure- Organization of the Rest of the Bacteriology Section- Gram-Positive Cocci- Gram-Negative Cocci  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first part of the Microbiology chapter, we cover topics such as: - Introduction to Bacterial Structure - Organization of the Rest of the Bacteriology Section - Gram-Positive Cocci - Gram-Negative Cocci Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 5: Microbiology (Part 1)

In this episode we begin the Hematology and Oncology chapter, covering topics such as:- Anatomy (Blood: The Myeloid Lineage, Leukocytes, &amp; The Lymphoid Lineage)- Physiology (Blood Groups: ABO and Rh Systems &amp; Hemostasis: The Coagulation Cascade) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we begin the Hematology and Oncology chapter, covering topics such as:- Anatomy (Blood: The Myeloid Lineage, Leukocytes, &amp; The Lymphoid Lineage)- Physiology (Blood Groups: ABO and Rh Systems &amp; Hemostasis: The Coagulation Cascade) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 1)

In this episode we wrap up the Gastroenterology chapter, covering topics such as:- More Pathology (Hepatic neoplasms, disorders of bilirubin metabolism, and autoimmune disorders)- Gallbladder and Pancreas- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology- Pharmacology (Antiemetics, antacids, cytoprotective agents, inflammatory bowel disease management, other agents) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we wrap up the Gastroenterology chapter, covering topics such as:- More Pathology (Hepatic neoplasms, disorders of bilirubin metabolism, and autoimmune disorders)- Gallbladder and Pancreas- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology- Pharmacology (Antiemetics, antacids, cytoprotective agents, inflammatory bowel disease management, other agents) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 10: Gastroenterology (Part 3)

In this episode from the Gastroenterology chapter of Crush Step 1 we continue discussing Pathology, including:- Inflammatory Bowel Disease- Laboratory Tests- Hepatic Pathology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode from the Gastroenterology chapter of Crush Step 1 we continue discussing Pathology, including:- Inflammatory Bowel Disease- Laboratory Tests- Hepatic Pathology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chapter 10: Gastroenterology (Part 2)

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