About Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
The Beyond the Pearls podcast, based on the Morning Report series from Elsevier, has been adapted for audio in collaboration with series editor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, InsideTheBoards, and the volume editors of the Morning Report series’ five volumes covering Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Surgery.
Like the books in the series, the podcast uses an in-depth case dissection format and aims to deliver practical, concise and easy to digest information that is especially relevant for those studying for the USMLE Step 3, but students or others revising other USMLE or COMLEX exams will also find value.
Most episodes present a high-yield topic in a morning report or grand rounds format, and include must-know "pearls," an in-depth discussion of differentials and treatment, and assessment questions that support exam preparation. The Beyond the Pearls podcast also offers bonus episodes based on some of Dr. Raj’s most popular, highly-rated lectures.
Visit beyondthepearls.net to become part of the BTP community and get the Beyond the Pearls books and more ultra high yield, entertaining educational content from Dr. Raj.
Calcium Metabolism Part 4: Paget’s Disease & Vitamin D
Welcome to part 4 of Dr. Raj's lecture about Calcium Metabolism for the boards! This episode covers:
What is Paget's Disease of the bone?
Who gets it, how is it diagnosed, and how do you treat it
Vitamin D deficiency
How are vitamins stored in the body
About Dr. Raj
Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.
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20 Aug 2026
Calcium Metabolism Part 3: Osteoporosis
Welcome to part 3 of Dr. Raj's lecture about Calcium Metabolism for the boards! This episode covers:
Osteoporosis
Frax Score
Clinical questions
About Dr. Raj
Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.
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13 Aug 2026
Calcium Metabolism Part 2: Hyper and Hypocalcemia Diagnosis and Management
Welcome to part 2 of Dr. Raj's lecture about Calcium Metabolism for the boards! This episode covers:
Causes of hypercalcemia (PTH mediated and Non-PTH Mediated)
Tertiary hyper parathyroidism
Causes of hypocalcemia
Diagnose and management
About Dr. Raj
Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.
More from Dr. Raj
The Dr. Raj Podcast
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.1 / 5
14 ratings
Spotify
4.6 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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Engagement
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