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One Stem at a Time: High-Yield Board Review for Medical Students

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by Andrew Robertson, Sky Verzosa

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High-Yield Board Review for Medical Students Preparing for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, or COMLEX Level 1 & 2? One Stem at a Time breaks down board-style clinical vignettes the way test writers expect you to think. Each episode walks through high-yield cases, teaching you to eliminate distractors, and identify the next best step, diagnosis, or management. We focus on exam-relevant concepts, classic presentations, and test-day reasoning. Perfect for medical students who want: -Case-based USMLE & COMLEX review -Clear explanations of high-yield pathology -Step-by-step clinical reasoning

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Recent Episodes

June 27, 2026

Amyloidosis: Pearls, Pitfalls & Boards

Amyloidosis can seem intimidating—until you know the pattern. In this high-yield board review, we break down the four major systemic amyloidoses (AL, AA, ATTR, and Aβ2M), including their pathophysiology, classic clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment. Through board-style clinical vignettes and exam pearls, you'll learn how to recognize the key clues that point to amyloidosis and identify the protein responsible. Perfect for medical students, residents, and anyone preparing for Step 2, COMLEX Level 2, or Internal Medicine boards.

June 20, 2026

Grab Bag Part 1: Pressure, Panic, & Plaques

Not every “classic” presentation comes with a single clear answer. In this surprise Grab Bag episode of random, unrelated topics, we work through three high-yield board exam conditions that test very different parts of clinical reasoning.Through practice question stems, we rapidly review how to recognize the key clues, avoid common traps, and choose the next best step for each condition.In this episode, we go over (spoilers ahead):<ul><li>The pathophysiology, classic presentations, and management of renal artery stenosis</li><li>How to distinguish acute stress disorder from PTSD based on timing, symptom duration, and treatment approach</li><li>The characteristic presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of tinea capitis, including why topical therapy alone is not enough</li><li>High-yield question-stem clues, common distractors, and second-order reasoning points for all three conditions.</li></ul>

June 2, 2026

Green ≠ Good: Pediatric Bilious Vomiting

Green isn't always a good thing...In this episode, we go over the classic pediatric vomiting and bowel obstruction conditions that every medical student needs to recognize.Through practice question stems, we rapidly compare the presentations, imaging findings, and management steps for five high-yield conditions: intestinal atresia, malrotation with midgut volvulus, Hirschsprung disease, meconium ileus, and necrotizing enterocolitis, with a cameo of pyloric stenosis.In this episode, we go over:<ul><li>The physiology and pathology behind pediatric vomiting and bilious emesis</li><li>Comparing and contrasting each condition and identifying them through context clues already given in the question</li><li>The key presenting features, risk factors, imaging findings, and next best steps for each condition</li><li>How to know when to order an abdominal x-ray, upper GI series, abdominal ultrasound, contrast enema, or when to call surgery immediately, and more</li></ul>

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What is One Stem at a Time: High-Yield Board Review for Medical Students?: High-Yield Board Review for Medical Students

Preparing for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, or COMLEX Level 1 & 2? One Stem at a Time breaks down board-style clinical vignettes the way test writers expect you to think.

Each episode walks through high-yield cases, teaching you to eliminate distractors, and identify the next best step, diagnosis, or management. We focus on exam-relevant concepts, classic presentations, and test-day reasoning.

Perfect for medical students who want: -Case-based USMLE & COMLEX review -Clear explanations of high-yield pathology -Step-by-step clinical reasoning
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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