NBME Top Concepts
USMLE Step 1
Get a feel for HyGuru’s integrative, active-recall teaching methodology with this free course comprised of the pathophysiology section and some of the High Yield Images lectures from our Step 1 Pass/Fail Course.
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10 organ systems
covering the highest yield pathophysiology in a question-based manner and derived from NBME-style practice exams.
14 hours
of free content on top NBME & USMLE exam concepts and high-yield images. The equivalent of doing hundreds of questions in preparation for the USMLE Step 1.
475 pages
of premium course notes organized by organ system for easy follow-along. $75, printed and shipped via Amazon to the comfort of your study space. Just $55 for the secure downloadable PDF.
About the Course
Get a feel for HyGuru teaching with this free course comprised of the pathophysiology section and some of the High Yield Images lectures from our Step 1 Pass/Fail Course. This course is a great way to accomplish a high-yield Step 1 pathophysiology review. We cover hundreds of NBME-style questions and high yield images across all organ systems in an integrative, active recall manner. Follow along with this course using the NBME Top Concepts Notes.
How is this course different from HyGuru’s USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Course?
While the NBME Top Concepts Course is a fantastic review for Step 1 pathophysiology, it’s not as comprehensive as our Step 1 Pass/Fail course. The Pass/Fail course is mapped to the USMLE Step 1 content outline and augments each organ’s pathophysiology with its physiology and pharmacology integrated with the relevant immunology and biochemistry. The Pass/Fail course is the most integrative and efficient way to master Step 1 content and prepare for the exam. See the table below for a side-by-side comparison of the two courses.
Video Run Time
USMLE Subjects
Mapped UW Questions
Handouts/Notes
High Yield Images for the USMLE
Quizlet Cards
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Our USMLE Step 1 Course Curriculum
- Introduction (2:48)
- Cardiac Cycle (8:09)
- Isovolumetric Ventricular Contraction (2:38)
- Rapid Ventricular Ejection (5:42)
- Isovolumetric Ventricular Relaxation (3:11)
- Ventricular Filling (9:39)
- Atrial Systole (5:20)
- Jugular Venous Tracing (5:03)
- Pulsus Paradoxes (3:25)
- Pressure Volume Loops (17:00)
- Cardiac Action Potentials (6:04)
- Introduction (6:38)
- DiGeorge Syndrome (3:00)
- Branchial Pouch Derivatives (3:50)
- Lipid Lowering Drugs (14:45)
- Shock (23:42)
- Thermoregulation (3:12)
- S3, S4, HOCOM, DCM, murmurs (8:50)
- Vasculitis (4:43)
- Post MI Complications (7:39)
- Test Taking Strategies Masterclass (1:27)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Septal Defects (9:21)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Fetal Circulation (3:10)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Murmurs (8:19)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Arrhythmias (16:07)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Amyloid & Carotid Hypersensitivity (2:30)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Congenital Heart Defects (2:56)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Dyslipidemia & Myocardial Infarction (19:45)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Endocarditis, Myocarditis, Pericarditis (18:30)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Chest Pain, Cardiomyopathies, & CHF (11:24)
- Introduction (2:36)
- A-a gradient (hypoxemia) (23:45)
- Regional Circulation for the USMLE (11:43)
- Physical Exam MCQs (Resp) (9:03)
- Restrictive vs. Obstructive Disease (13:06)
- Lung Tumors (6:06)
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (6:12)
- Conclusion (0:23)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Hypoxemia (5:08)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Restrictive Lung Diseases & Pneumoconiosis (8:11)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Obstructive Lung Diseases (19:27)
- Introduction (5:53)
- Lecture Preview (1:25)
- Hormone Signaling (9:46)
- Thyroid Disorders (7:38)
- Hypothyroid (6:06)
- Hyperthyroid (9:45)
- PTH and Calcium (9:57)
- MEN Syndromes (6:29)
- Islet Cell Tumors (3:33)
- DKA vs. HHS (6:27)
- Diabetes Pharmacology (4:55)
- Aldosterone Disorders (3:12)
- Conclusion (2:12)
- Endocrine: Thyroid Disorders (15:44)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Adrenal Disorders (19:16)
- Introduction (7:56)
- Esophageal Issues (12:00)
- Acid Secretion in Stomach (10:06)
- Approach to Abdominal Pain on the USMLE (10:30)
- Hernias (4:23)
- Meckel’s Diverticulum (4:10)
- Hirschsprung’s Disease (1:59)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (8:38)
- Bile Acid Metabolism (3:40)
- Hepatitis B (2:53)
- Vesicular Steatosis (5:15)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Peptic Ulcer Disease (6:35)
- Integrative Classroom Case: GERD, Hernias, & Esophageal Disorders (8:33)
- Introduction (7:52)
- Lecture Preview (1:05)
- Heme Synthesis (5:40)
- CYP Inducers (3:47)
- Lead Poisoning (3:01)
- Approach to the Blood Smear (8:32)
- Intro to Anemia (3:07)
- Microcytic Anemia (5:01)
- Acute Phase Reactants (1:41)
- Summary of Microcytic (2:00)
- Macrocytic Anemia (5:14)
- B12 Physiology (1:30)
- Normocytic Anemia (6:58)
- HUS/TTP (2:57)
- Polycythemia (2:56)
- Platelet Pathology (5:33)
- Warfarin vs. Heparin (2:35)
- Multiple Myeloma (2:42)
- Summary & Courses (2:14)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Sickle Cell Disease (4:49)
- Introduction (2:06)
- Brain Hematomas (12:05)
- Herniation Syndromes & Cerebral Physiology (10:42)
- Cranial Nerve Path (1) (8:45)
- Bell’s Palsy (5:43)
- Cranial Nerve Path (2) (3:11)
- Multiple Sclerosis (5:22)
- Dementia (6:33)
- Dopamine Pathways (1:59)
- Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders (3:01)
- Neurocutaneous Syndromes (4:55)
- Brain Tumors (4:25)
- Stroke (6:40)
- Conclusion (3:32)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Cranial Nerves (7:22)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Aneurysms (8:21)
- Neurology: Stroke (19:22)
- Introduction (1:35)
- Disorders of Sexual Development (9:22)
- Turner’s Syndrome integration (9:49)
- Testosterone Disorders (3:48)
- Mullerian Agenesis vs. AIS (4:35)
- Summary of Disorders of Sexual Development (1:07)
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (8:20)
- Ovarian Physiology (3:06)
- Ovarian Tumors (13:24)
- Repro Ligaments (2:40)
- Uterine Disorders (9:15)
- Cervical Disorders (HPV) (2:43)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Pharyngeal Arches (12:58)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Menstrual Cycle (10:40)
- Introduction (2:45)
- NMJ Disorders (9:56)
- Bullous Diseases (5:33)
- Hemoptysis & Hematuria (7:34)
- Skin Cancers (with Neural Crest) (19:50)
- RA vs OA (12:49)
- Seronegative Spondyloarthritis (7:28)
- Lupus (8:03)
- Anti Body Rapid Fire (USMLE) (8:34)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Introduction to Dermatological Principles (6:22)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Fungal Rashes (7:49)
- Integrative Classroom Case: Collagen Disorders & Synthesis (7:02)
- Overview (3:36)
- Approach to Urticaria (8:37)
- Dermatology Nomenclature (4:45)
- Plaques (3:51)
- Viral & Bacterial Exanthems (7:21)
- Rubella (3:01)
- Measles (2:39)
- Roseola (0:31)
- Erythema Infectiosum (5:05)
- Systemic Manifestations of Herpes (3:10)
- Varicella Infections on USMLE (2:00)
- Erysipelas vs Cellulitis (1:29)
- Staph and Strep Infections (2:57)
- Nikolsky Sign Manifestations for the USMLE (3:36)
- Neonatal Rashes (2:34)
- Precursor Lesions to Neoplasia (3:17)
- Summary (2:19)
Follow along with the Videos with my Premium NBME Top Concepts Notes
Shipped directly to your study space. They contain diagrams and key principles from high-yield USMLE resources. In the 14 hour course, you will be able to get through this 335 page book cover to cover.
Free Downloadable PDF Preview of our Course Notes - Cardiology
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