The Clinical Problem Solvers

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Episode-46-Human-Dx-Unknown.m4aEpisode descriptionDr. Anand Jagannath presents a Human Dx unknown to Rabih and UAB residents Drs. Shipley & UrquiagaDownload CPSolvers App hereHuman Dx case linkCase referred by Dr. Robert ThomasDr. Mariana UrquiagaMariana Urquiaga is a second-year internal medicine resident at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is from Lima, Peru, where she graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. She has an interest in disorders of gut immunology. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys reading, swimming, and spending time with her boyfriend, Mauricio, and her dog, Otis. Dr. Lindsey ShipleyLindsey Shipley is a second year internal medicine resident at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She was raised in Jackson, TN and received her medical degree from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine. After residency, she hopes to pursue a career in gastroenterology. In her free time she enjoys lifting weights and spending time with family, friends, and her Airedale Terriers, KC and Izzy. Dr. Anand JagannathDr. Anand Jagannath is a clinician-educator at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and hospitalist at the VA San Diego. He completed medical school at the Tufts University School of Medicine and internal medicine residency and chief residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. At UCSD, Anand’s interests include bedside team rounding, teaching clinical reasoning to medical students and residents, learning from his learners, and promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment. He is also a Section Editor for adult medicine cases at the Human Diagnosis Project. When he’s not getting excited about medicine, you’ll probably find Anand cooking food, watching shows about food on Netflix, running, or playing basketball or his violin.Human DxLearn more here

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Episode-45-Human-Dx-Unknown.mp3Episode descriptionDr. Andrew Smaggus presents a Human Dx unknown to Reza and SLU residents Drs. Hendrickson and BteichDownload CPSolvers App hereHuman Dx case linkDr. Jordan HendricksonI am from the great state of Oklahoma (Ohhhhhh-klahoma if you say it like the musical). I attended medical school and stayed for residency at Saint Louis University where I am currently a second year resident. After residency I hope to pursue a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care. I’m a serial hobbyist with interests ranging from sewing, to college football (Boomer Sooner), to researching future projects to do around my house. Dr. Fernand BteichI hail from Lebanon and went to Saint Joseph University School of Medicine in Beirut (learnt medicine in French). I am now a third year Internal Medicine Resident at the Saint Louis University Hospital. I am pursuing a fellowship in hematology and oncology after residency. In my free time, I enjoy attending concerts, trying new restaurants, working out, fiddling with computer hardware and binging on Youtube.Dr. Andrew SmaggusDr. Andrew Smaggus is a general internist in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Healthcare Quality & Safety at Queen’s University. His interests include complexity science and its applications to healthcare.  He has served as a contributing editor at HumanDx since 2017Human DxLearn more here

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Clinical-unknown-with-Casey-McQuade.mp3Episode descriptionDr. Casey McQuade co-host of the popular case-based clinical reasoning handle @MedEdPGH presents a clinical unknown to Reza and Rabih.Download CPSolvers App hereSchemaShow NotesDr. Casey McQuadeDr. Casey McQuade is a current chief medical resident at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed his undergraduate studies in bioengineering and subsequently medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. After he finishes his chief year, he will pursue a career as an academic hospitalist and wants to continue developing his skills as a clinician-educator. His primary research interests include strategies for reducing heart failure readmission rates and the use of social media for education. With the help of his colleagues, he runs the popular Twitter feed @MedEdPGH, which hosts live case discussions focused on developing participants’ clinical reasoning skills. Outside of work, Casey enjoys running, hiking, and playing the piano.

The discussion dives into the complexities of diagnosing chest pain, particularly acute coronary syndrome, utilizing EKGs and troponin levels. They emphasize the importance of symptom history and life-threatening conditions through memorable mnemonics. Listeners learn about non-life-threatening causes and the diagnostic challenges faced by medical professionals. Additionally, strategies for navigating diagnostic uncertainty and communicating effectively with patients are highlighted, making for a comprehensive overview of managing chest pain in clinical settings.

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Epsiode-42-Human-Dx-Unknown.mp3Episode descriptionDr. Chris Jackson presents a Human Dx unknown to Drs. Valilis, Kaiser and RezaDownload CPSolvers App hereHuman Dx case link Special thanks to Drs. Miranda Huffman and Anand Patel for editing this case.Dr. Hannah KaiserHannah Kaizer went to University of Maryland School of Medicine and is now a second year resident in the Osler Medical Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. After residency, she hopes to complete a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys cooking for friends and family, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, Alex, and French Bulldog, Bruno.Dr. Eva ValilisEva Valilis is a second year internal medicine resident at Johns Hopkins. She is a native Texan from El Paso and received her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin in public health. She graduated from the University of Texas at Houston Medical School, where she also obtained her Masters in Public Health. In her free time Eva enjoys shopping and traveling, particularly visiting her extended family in Greece.Human DxLearn more here

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Episode-41-Human-Dx-unknown.m4aEpisode descriptionDr. Zaven Sargsyan presents a Human Dx clinical unknown to student Dr. Levine, Dr. Rice and RabihDownload CPSolvers App hereCase link – Human Dx AppEmma LevineEmma Levine is currently a fourth-year medical student at the University of California, San Francisco, applying to Internal Medicine residency programs this fall. She is interested in clinical and epidemiological research, medical education, and clinical reasoning. Her clinical interests include gastroenterology, with a special interest on how we can use food to heal the gut and better understanding the gut microbiome, as well as palliative care.When not in the hospital, Emma  enjoys training and teaching as a barre instructor, traveling the world with her family, and exploring restaurants in San Francisco and abroad.Dr. Brooke RiceBrooke Rice is currently an internal medicine intern at Boston Medical Center. She is originally from Boston; she completed college at Harvard University and taught math in Morocco before attending medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, and then finally ending up back in Boston again. She is interested in medical education and clinical research, and outside the hospital she enjoys cooking (and eating) Italian food, reading true crime novels, and all the summertime activities.Human DxLearn more hereSpecial thanks to Drs. Zaven Sargsyan and Anand Patel for creating and editing the case.

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Clinical-unknown-with-Dr.-Jackson-and-Rabih.mp3Episode descriptionDr. Chris Jackson presents a clinical unknown to RabihDownload CPSolvers App hereSchemaShow notesDr. Chris JacksonDr. Chris Jackson serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Assistant Program Director for Ambulatory Education at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). A native of Augusta, GA, he graduated from Emory University with a degree in Biology and Sociology. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internal medicine and chief residency year in patient safety and quality improvement at UTHSC before joining the faculty in the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Center for Health System Improvement in 2019. Outside of work, he enjoys playing piano and watching forensic shows.Twitter: @ChrisDJacksonMD 

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SVT.m4aEpisode descriptionDr. Zaven Sargsyan joins the CPSolvers to share his approach to supraventricular tachycardiaDownload CPSolvers App hereSchemaAVNRT illness scriptTelemetry strip #1Telemetry strip #2Show NotesDr. Zaven SargsyanDr. Zaven Sargsyan is a hospitalist and associate residency director at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). He completed medical school at BCM and medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and now rounds at Ben Taub Hospital and the VA in Houston. His academic interests include clinical decision-making, physical diagnosis, point-of-care ultrasound, and the language of medicine. In his free time, he likes to play soccer and chess with his nephews and hang out with his wife and fellow clinical problem solver Steph Sherman.Twitter: @sargsyanz

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Special-Announcement.mp3Episode descriptionThe CPSolvers announce the launch of a new app.

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Clinical-unknown-with-Drs.-Rubio-and-Hollander.m4aEpisode descriptionDr. Luis Rubio presents a clinical unknown to Dr. Harry HollanderDownload CPSolvers App hereShow NotesDr. Harry HollanderDr. Hollander requested this brief bio:Harry Hollander attends on the general medicine and infectious diseases services at UCSF.We at the CPSolvers will add that:Dr. Hollander is a beloved clinical educator who led the UCSF Internal Medicine program for 23 years, helping train over 1,000 residents. He is a consummate educator and a master clinician, who we are delighted to have on the final episode of our inaugural season.Dr. Luis RubioLuis Alberto Rubio graduated from Yale School of Medicine and is originally from the West Texas town of El Paso. He is currently a third-year internal medicine resident at UCSF and next year will be starting his infectious disease fellowship at UCSF. His clinical interests include health care disparities, HIV, and loves all things related to tuberculosis. He is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, and enjoys swimming, rock climbing, and dirt biking when away from the hospital.