Med School Phys

Welcome to the Med School Phys Podcast! With MSP, my primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and USMLE/COMLEX board exams, particularly for physiology and pathophysiology. Hopefully, listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I close out the podcast with a few neuro-related practice questions and extended explanations. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I covered the need-to-know physiology and pathophysiology for many topics in pregnancy and obstetrics. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I discussed various topics in female reproductive physiology, including female anatomy & differentiation, oogenesis & ovarian physiology, the menstrual cycle, birth control, menopause, Turner syndrome, PCOS, and more. Enjoy! Additional Links Referenced: Medical Mnemonist Podcast: https://medicalmnemonist.podbean.com/ Bedside Rounds Podcast: http://bedside-rounds.org/episode-34-the-physical/ The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I wanted to give a few quick updates for the New Year and I covered a practice question related to the physiology of RBC’s. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I began our discussion of reproductive physiology, starting with male repro and sexual differentiation. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode, including male embryo & anatomy, HPG axis, spermatogenesis, ED, and more. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I finished our series on endocrine physiology with an episode on thyroid hormone. We will cover the basic embryo, anatomy, and physiology of the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones. We will also cover disease states such as Hashimoto's, Graves, and more. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I continued our discussion of endocrine topics, focusing on the hormonal control of blood sugar and diabetes mellitus. We take a deep dive on DM, covering its pathophysiology, workup, management, and diabetic emergencies. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I started covering endocrine topics. I discussed the hypothalamic-pituitary axes, the adrenal gland, the systemic effects of cortisol, growth hormone, acromegaly, CAH, Cushing’s, Addison’s and more. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I finished covering the basic pulmonary physiology topics. I discussed oxygen carrying capacity, oxyhemoglobin dynamics, diffusion, diffusion vs. perfusion-limited gases, pulmonary function testing, obstructive lung diseases, and more. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I covered some of the basics of pulmonary physiology like lung anatomy, physiology of respiration, breathing control mechanisms, ventilation-perfusion matching, shunts, and more. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I finished covering the basics of cardiovascular topics. I discussed Frank-Starling mechanics, high-yield cardio equations, determinants of blood pressure and flow, smooth muscle contraction, heart failure, and more. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, we went into a lot of different topics, starting with cardiac anatomy, then electrophysiology and anti-arrhythmic drugs, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyocyte contraction mechanism, and more. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I discussed cholesterol, apolipoproteins (ApoA1, B48, B100, CII, and E), and lipoprotein particles (chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and LDL). Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I discussed various aspects of skeletal physiology, including details on the key cell types in bone (osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts); collagen synthesis; endochondral ossification vs. intramembranous ossification; and a few disease processes of bone. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I briefly discussed acid-base physiology, examples of acid-base pathology, and went into more detail on the principles of the clinical workup of acid-base disorders. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I discussed the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS) axis, antidiuretic hormone (ADH), and some basic renal equations. Focused mainly on physiology, but I threw in some examples of pathology as well. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I discussed my thoughts on how to prepare for USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 (also, at the end I gave my suggestions for other podcasts to check out). Throughout the episode, I recommended many different programs and products, but I have no affiliation with any of them. Nobody payed me to do this; I just wanted to share my thoughts. Here’s the link to the Insight: Milestones in Medicine podcast that I recommended towards the end of the episode: https://storycorps.me/interviews/insight-milestones-in-medicine-episode-1/ The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I discussed various aspects of nephron physiology, segment by segment, and I threw in some examples of pathophysiology as we went along. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.

In this episode, I discuss the immunology/pathophysiology of hypersensitivity responses and various examples of disease-states that are categorized under types 1-4 hypersensitivity. Enjoy! The Med School Phys podcast discusses topics in human physiology. Our primary aim is to help medical students learn/review high yield material for their classes and board exams. Hopefully listeners find that this alternative audio-based learning format works for them. This podcast is intended to be educational and all the information shared herein is publicly available through the internet. Med School Phys is an independent project and currently shares no affiliation with other organizations, companies, or academic institutions. -You can email me questions or constructive feedback at medschoolphys@gmail.com -Check out my book, Read This Before Medical School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCXZM3X/ref=docs-os-doi_0 -Episode transcriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QQSFho-ThIIeZuulsblGSnnNL8oJ7ag?usp=sharing DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and materials published by the Med School Phys podcast are for informational purposes only and are NOT intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding personal medical decisions.