Master how Pharmacology will be tested on the NBME
Synthesize Sketchy Pharmacology & Fundamentals of Pathology
The HyGuru Approach for Pharmacology on the USMLE
Pharmacology questions are of increasing importance for the USMLE Step 1! It accounts for 15-22% of the USMLE!
The USMLE announced a decreased emphasis on next-best step in management for pharmacology, and likely increased emphasis "...to focus on examinees’ understanding of drug mechanisms"
Course Description
Over 80 NBME Style Question Breakdowns
Three Step Pathophysiology Correlates
What You Get When You Sign Up
Notion Study Plan
Customized Practice Questions (UW) & PDF Notes
Integrative Lectures covering FA Pharmacology
Ready to Learn. Integrate. & Apply?
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Course
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Pharmacology of the Nervous System
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- Introduction (0:18)
- Anesthesia (20:37)
- Cerebral Autoregulation (Anesthesia) (6:00)
- GABA Drugs (5:20)
- Parkinson’s vs Alzheimer’s (2:44)
- Basal Ganglia Neuro-Anatomy integration (4:24)
- Parkinsonian Pharmacology [Dopamine] (9:20)
- Alzeihmer’s Drugs (7:26)
- NMDA Integration for the USMLE (1:26)
- Autonomic Pharmacology Integration (Ach) (2:54)
- AchE for Myasthenia Gravis (2:23)
Psychopharmacology
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- Introduction to Psychosis (2:08)
- Dopaminergic Pathways for the USMLE (1:29)
- Anti-Psychotics (3:08)
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (2:25)
- MH vs. NMS vs. SS [integration] (1:57)
- 1st Generation Antipsychotics (6:53)
- Rapid Review (1st generation) (1:46)
- 2nd Generation Anti-Psychotics (4:37)
- Agranulocytosis Medications (1:45)
- Anti-Depressants (Introduction) (2:21)
- Serotonin Syndrome (3:31)
- Anti-Depressants (Typical & Atypicals) (8:40)
- Tricyclic Anti-Depressants (5:00)
Pulmonary Pharmacology
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- Introduction (0:24)
- Pathophysiology of Asthma (4:36)
- β-Agonists (10:03)
- Systemic Toxicities of Corticosteroids (4:42)
- Anti-Leukotrienes & AA Pathway (1:50)
- Asthma Adjuncts (1:21)
- Pulmonary Hypertension Pathophysiology (6:18)
- Pulmonary Hypertension Pharmacology (2:22)
- Anti-Allergic Pharmacology (2:59)
Reproductive Pharmacology (Male & Female)
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Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
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Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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- Introduction to Cardiac Pharm (0:54)
- Atrial Fibrillation & Virchow’s Triad (6:40)
- Rate Control vs. Rhythm Control (3:00)
- Anti-Arrhythmic Medications (Intro (2:55)
- Amiodarone Systemic Toxicity (3:09)
- Cardiac Action Potentials (6:13)
- Class 1 Anti-Arrhythmics (4:14)
- Drug Induced Lupus Integration (2:08)
- Class 2 Anti-Arrhythmics (Integrates MVO2) (7:20)
- Calcium Channel Blockers (6:57)
- Summary of Anti-Arrhythmics (1:22)
- Introduction to Heart Failure (RAAS) (11:14)
- Acute Heart Failure Pharmacology (4:05)
- Chronic Heart Failure Pharmacology (3:38)
- Digoxin (Toxicity) (4:50)
- Anti-Lipid Agents (9:36)
- LDL, HDL, TAG, Niacin (2:47)
- Fat Soluble Vitamins (integration) (4:58)
Endocrine Pharmacology
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Hematology Pharmacology
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Chemotherapeutics/Immunologics
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Renal Pharmacology
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Course Outro
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Anti-Microbials for the USMLE
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Autonomic Pharmacology
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Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Dr. Rahul Damania!
Dr. Rahul Damania, fiery and infectious, taught his first USMLE course while still in medical school and has accrued many teaching accolades since then. A born educator and motivator, Rahul continues to augment his educational portfolio through old-school hard work and an authentic pledge to his students' success. Currently a PICU fellow working about 80 hours per week, Rahul humbly recognizes that his credibility as a teacher is forever rooted in an enduring willingness to listen to and learn from his patients.
Rahul, who himself scored above the 90th percentile on Step I and II, has over 3000 hours of USMLE teaching experience. Students working with Rahul average a 20-point increase on their exam. This year alone, he has had multiple students who initially scored sub-200 experience an increase to 230+. He has held multiple comprehensive USMLE courses at top tier medical schools in the Midwest.
Curriculum focus areas:
1. Approach to pharmacology questions in USMLE questions.
2. Focus on mechanisms and integration with pathophysiology.
3. Application of Sketchy concepts.
4. Ways to study pharmacology in relation to physiology.
