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 21, 2020 • 17min
63. Calling the SMR: Transitioning to your SMR year (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we answer your questions about becoming a senior medical resident! Transitioning to your PGY2 year can be daunting, exciting, overwhelming and fun all at once, and we're here to give you some tried and true tips from our executive team to yours. How do I manage many emergency consults at once? How do I incorporate teaching into my day? How do I supervise juniors and avoid being a helicopter parent? We're here to help. Part 2 to be released next week!Released June 21, 2020Support the show
Jun 14, 2020 • 22min
62. No More Clerking Around: Part 2!
Send us Fan MailOriginally released in June 2019. For our newest interns at work, this is our second Q&A podcast as a follow-up to part 1. You asked us some questions and we answered!We answer questions about rounding on a team you don't know, attending to an unresponsive patient, a lot about code blues and more!Good luck to our newest doctors on the ward, we're rooting for you!Support the show
Jun 14, 2020 • 20min
61. No More Clerking Around!
Send us Fan MailOriginally released in June 2019. For our newest interns at work, this podcast is for you!You asked us some questions and we answered!As residents, we talk about resources we like, how to get involved in research and thinking about the subspecialty match as you guys start your newest journey as Internal Medicine residents. Support the show
Jun 7, 2020 • 23min
60. The Clot Thickens- Ask a Fellow: VTE in Pregnancy
Send us Fan MailJoin us on our GIM ask a fellow episode where we discuss VTE in pregnancy with Dr. Amanda Huynh and Dr. Jessica Huynh! We cover several guidelines such as Thrombosis Canada and SOGC and discuss everything from incidence of DVT/PE in pregnancy, to risk factors, to diagnosis and management! Support the show
May 24, 2020 • 13min
59. Feeling the Pressure- Hypertension in Pregnancy
Send us Fan MailTake a listen to our first obstetric medicine episode where we discuss gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. Did you know that women who have preeclampsia will have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications later in life? This episode was written by Dr. Stephanie Chan (internal medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. Lisa Nguyen (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Steven Montague (General Internal Medicine). Support the show
May 10, 2020 • 17min
58. Patterns of Parkinson's - History and examination of the patient with Parkinson's Disease
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we cover your approach to the patient with Parkinson's Disease. We discuss key features on history, as well as a focused examination for the features key to this diagnosis. Written by: Dr. Olivia Geen (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Sharon Marr (Geriatrician) and Dr. John Neary (General Internist) Support the show
May 7, 2020 • 8min
57. In Shift Out - Hyperkalemia
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we follow the mantra "in, shift, out!" We talk about the clinical presentation and management of hyperkalemia, and how to treat it swiftly and quickly. Support the show
Apr 26, 2020 • 31min
56. Ask a Fellow: Saving Brain - Endovascular Clot Retrieval
Send us Fan MailThis episode we sat down with Dr. Christine Hawkes, neurointerventional fellow to discuss clot retrieval therapy. We cover indications and contraindications, number needed to treat, and what to consider when approaching a patient with large vessel occlusion. Support the show
Apr 23, 2020 • 10min
55. Congestive Heart Failure
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about congestive heart failure! From patient assessment to treatment of congestive heart failure exacerbations, we've got it covered. Ever wonder how we choose to dose diuretics? Look no further! Congestive heart failure made easy just for you. Support the show
Apr 12, 2020 • 12min
54. Spontaneous Combustion - Tumour Lysis Syndrome
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we take you through the approach to a patient with tumour lysis syndrome. We explain the Cairo-Bishop scoring, and cover the treatment of all facets of the syndrome. Support the show
