The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
Science Podcasts
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
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science Podcasts
Description:
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
Twitter:
@internatwork
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.theinternatwork.com
Episodes
235. Galloping Gangrene - An Approach to Necrotizing Fasciitis
5/1/2024
Written by: Dr. Lori Israelian (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Eva Piessens (Infectious Diseases) & Dr. Jessica Huynh (General Internal Medicine)
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Duration:00:11:48
234. Stop the Attacks - An Approach to Familial Mediterranean Fever
4/21/2024
In this episode, we discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of familial mediterranean fever (FMF). Our medicine minute discusses the history of colchicine use in FMF.
Written by: Dr. Sara Choi (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Zijing Wu (General Internist) and Dr. Marie Clements-Baker (Rheumatologist)
Sound editing by: Tony Walsh
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Duration:00:14:54
233. Marrow’s Most Wanted- An Approach to Pancytopenia
4/14/2024
You may know an approach to anemia, or thrombocytopenia...but what about when all cell lines are down? Take a listen to our hematology focused episode of pancytopenia!
Written by Jia Li (Lily) Liu (Internal Medicine Resident) and Dr. Owen Dan Luo (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Laura Habib (Hematologist-Oncologist), and Dr. Natasha Nathoo (Internist).
Infographic by Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident)
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Duration:00:11:34
232. In the Thick of the Action - An Approach to Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
4/7/2024
In today's episode we take you through our approach to a disease with a wide array of clinical presentations and evolving treatment landscape - hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Written by: Dr. Kate Haichin (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Michael Chetrit (Cardiologist) & Dr. John Angelopoulos (General Internist)
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Duration:00:16:43
231. When life closes a door- An Approach to Mitral Stenosis
3/24/2024
Do you know you valvulopathies? Learn everything there is to know about mitral stenosis! This episode was written by Dr. David Ji (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Murray Kornbluth (Cardiology) and Dr. Samuel Mamane (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Julie Simone (Medical Student).
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Duration:00:15:58
230. The Bleed of Sleep - An Approach to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
3/17/2024
This week we go through the ultimate in rare diagnoses - PNH. We talk about when to suspect it, how patients may present, and an approach to treatment and management. Bonus points if you can correctly guess how many attempts it took to pronounce "phosphatidylinositol!"
Written by: Dr. Angela Dong (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Helena Dhamko (Hematologist) & Dr. Rupal Shah (General Internist)
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Duration:00:10:15
229. Ask a Fellow - Hyponatremia Rate of Correction
3/14/2024
Welcome to Part 2 of our collaboration with #NephMadness! This week we sit down with Dr. Jeff Kott (Nephrologist and Critical Care Fellow) from the NephMadness Exec to discuss the latest and greatest in hyponatremia correction rates.
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Duration:00:18:46
228. It's a Water Problem - An Approach to Hyponatremia
3/12/2024
We partnered up with the NephMadness team to release two special episodes on hyponatremia. In this one we take you through a new(er) approach to hyponatremia and its workup. Stay tuned later this week for our Ask a Fellow episode where we cover the latest and greatest controversy on rates of correction!
Written by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Jeffrey Kott (Nephrologist & ICU Fellow) and Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos (Intensivist & Internist)
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Duration:00:14:10
227. An Apple a Day- Nutritional Deficiencies
3/11/2024
In both the developed and underdeveloped world, it's important to be aware of common nutritional deficiencies and their manifestations in our adult patients! This episode was written by: Dr. Igor Sljivic (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by: Dr. Andrew Appleton (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Marko Markobrada (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by: Julia Simone (Medical Student)
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Duration:00:19:54
226. Don't Ignore IgG4 - Approach to IgG4 Related Disease
3/3/2024
This week we take you through a disease that can truly affect just about every organ system - IgG4 Related Disease. We will walk you through the presentation, work up, and approach to treatment
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Duration:00:12:04
225. Down to the Basics - An Approach to Acid Base Disorders
2/25/2024
In this episode, we discuss the physiology and pathophysiology behind acid-base disorders. We then outline a 5 step approach to interpreting acid-base disorders. For reference, please refer to the infographic on our website at www.theinternatwork.com.
Written by: Dr. Caroline Najjar, (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Bernard Unikowsky (Nephrologist) and Dr. Jesse Popov (General Internist)
Sound editing by: Tony Walsh
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Duration:00:14:19
224. An Uncontrollable Leak- The Approach to a VIPoma
2/11/2024
What is that rare endocrine tumour that can cause watery diarrhea? You may have heard of a VIPoma, but how much do you actually know about it?
This episode was written by Dr. Tiffany Mach (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Vincent Larouche (Endocrinology) and Dr. Maral Koolian (General Internal Medicine).
Infographic by Julia Simone (Medical Student)
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Duration:00:11:13
223. A Broken Heart - An Approach to Takatsubo Cardiomyopathy
2/4/2024
In this episode, we review the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, work-up and management of a patient presenting with Takatsubo (or stress-induced) Cardiomyopathy. Our medicine minute discusses the JAMA discusses the higher incidence of stress cardiomyopathy noted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Written by: Dr. Mehras Motamed (Internal Medicine resident)
Reviewed y: Dr. Dennis Ko (Interventional Cardiologist) and Dr. David Juurlink (General Internist, Clinical Pharmacologist)
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Duration:00:13:37
222. I Am An Island - Approach to Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
1/28/2024
Ever wonder what to do with that finding of an unexpected nodule on chest xray? Here we walk you through the approach including risk stratification, follow-up, and work-up.
Written by: Dr. Brandon Luu (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Fidler (Respirologist) and Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos (Internist & Intensivist)
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Duration:00:08:37
221. Red Pulp, White Pulp - An approach to splenomegaly
1/21/2024
In this episode, we review the physiology and pathophysiology, etiology, clinical exam, investigations and treatment in patients with splenomegaly. Our medicine minute addresses the COMFORT II trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012.
Written by: Drs. Owen Luo and Jia Li (Lily) Liu (Internal medicine residents)
Reviewed by: Dr. Gizelle Popradi (hematologist) and Dr. Samuel Mamane (general internist)
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Duration:00:12:14
220. Little Room for Relaxation- Heart Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction
1/14/2024
HFpEF is the lesser talked about, but still equally important type of CHF! We discuss the evidence and give you a run-down on everything you need to know about HFpEF. Written by Dr. Aishwarya Roshan, Internal Medicine resident, and reviewed by Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan, Cardiology and CICU, and Dr. Alison Lai, Internal Medicine. Infographic by Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert, Internal Medicine Resident.
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Duration:00:14:45
219. One Carbon Too Few - An approach to Methanol Toxicity
12/17/2023
Written by: Dr. Sarah Hammond (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Marko Skrtic (Nephrology) and Dr. Zijing Wu (General Internal Medicine
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Duration:00:11:01
218. From Leeches to Personalized Medicine - Approaches to Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocythemia
12/10/2023
This week we bring you a two-in-one! We cover polycythemia vera and essential thrombocytosis.
Written by: Dr. RuiQi (Richard) Chen (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Hassan Sibai (Hematology) and Dr. Christopher Langlois (GIM)
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Duration:00:13:20
217. HBV - The Most Viral Podcast
12/3/2023
In this episode, we review the epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, investigation and management of hepatitis B. Our medicine minute reviews the current CDC guidelines and recommendations for screening in the general population.
Written by: Drs. Amine Zoughlami and Ikram Abow-Mohamed
Reviewed by: Dr. Phillip wong (Hepatologist) and Dr. Sanabelle Zaabat (General Internist)
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Duration:00:21:00
216. Burning up- Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
11/26/2023
In this weeks episode you'll learn about two often confused syndromes that cause elevated body temperature! Episode written by Dr. Thomas Kiebalo (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Peter Wu (Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology and General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Gillian Spiegle (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident).
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Duration:00:14:57