The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
Medicine Pods: The Intern at Work
A pan-Canadian learner-generated internal medicine podcast. The Intern at Work is written by residents for residents, and is meant to serve you better on the wards and on call. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational use only and is not intended as the sole resource for clinical management. All scripts are original scripts. Podcasts produced out of Canada and may contain Canadian specific guidelines. Created by: Alison Lai Executive Producers: Laiya Carayannopoulos, Zahra Merali
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Jun 23, 2021 • 32min
93. Ask a Fellow- Spilling the Subspecial-TEA (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailA dilemma every internal medicine resident faces is- how do you choose your subspecialty? Join us on this special July episode, where we first catch up with your favourite executive producers and then dive into a panel discussion with 3 Canadian fellows. Zahra asks them about their own paths that led them to choose their subspecialty using your questions from twitter! This episode was sponsored by MD Financial Management. Support the show
Jun 13, 2021 • 10min
92. Giant Troubles - Approach to GCA and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss the approach to diagnosis and management of GCA and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Written by: Dr. Haonan Mi (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Tanveer Towheed (Rheumatology) and Dr Zijing Wu (General Internal Medicine)Support the show
May 30, 2021 • 16min
91. The Uninvited Granulomas - An Approach to Sarcoidosis
Learn all about Sarcoidosis, a disease of non-caseating granulomas that can appear in different parts of the body. Explore the associated symptoms like Heerfordt's Syndrome and Lofgren's Syndrome. Discover how diagnosis and treatment are approached in this systemic condition.
May 23, 2021 • 12min
90. The Poppy's Curse, Part II - Opioid Use Disorder
Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss the long term management of opioid use disorder, with a focus on opioid agonist therapy. Written by: Dr. Clara Lu (General Internal Medicine Fellow)Reviewed by: Dr. Lori Regenstreif (Addictions Medicine Specialist) and Dr. Leslie Martin (General Internal Medicine) Support the show
May 16, 2021 • 10min
89. The Poppy's Curse, Part I - Opioid Use Disorder
Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss your approach to a patient with opioid overdose and withdrawal, as well as the management of both conditions including naloxone and buprenorphine. Support the show
May 12, 2021 • 21min
88. Ask a Fellow: Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of this Ask a Fellow, Hematology Fellow Dr. Jennifer Teichman and Dr. Heather Vandermeulen discuss why iron deficiency is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in pregnant women. They raise salient points about equity in our health care system and provide suggestions on how to ensure women get more timely access to care for their iron deficiency.Support the show
May 5, 2021 • 20min
87. Ask a Fellow: Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Hematology fellows Dr. Jennifer Teichman and Dr. Heather Vandermeulen discuss how to diagnosis, investigate and treat iron deficiency in pregnancy. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode, so stay tuned for our next episode on how iron deficiency in pregnancy is related to inequities in our health care system. Support the show
May 2, 2021 • 19min
86. Every Breath You Take - Long Term Management of COPD
Exploration of COPD management strategies, inhalers and their benefits, inhaled corticosteroid therapy, long-term treatment options including lung transplants and palliative care. Insights on lung transplant eligibility, palliative care significance, and type A personality's link to smoking and heart disease.
Apr 18, 2021 • 18min
85. Sorting it ALT Out - Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes
This podcast explores the approach to abnormal liver enzymes, including the difference between enzymes and liver function tests, patterns of abnormality, causes of elevation, diagnostic workup, liver biopsy, and management strategies for various liver conditions.
Apr 4, 2021 • 15min
84. A shock to the system- Toxic Shock Syndrome
A deep dive into toxic shock syndrome, exploring how superantigens provoke a cytokine storm. Discussion of common sources, diagnostic criteria, and key exam findings. Practical guidance on initial resuscitation, empiric antibiotics, source control, and when to call ICU. Reviews lab and imaging strategies, clindamycin and IVIG roles, and contact prophylaxis considerations.
