
The Clinical Problem Solvers
The Clinical Problem Solvers is a multi-modal venture that works to disseminate and democratize the stories and science of diagnostic reasoning
Twitter: @CPSolvers
Website: clinicalproblemsolving.com
Latest episodes

May 30, 2019 • 33min
Episode 37 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Kwan, Dan, and Rabih – Diplopia
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Clinical-unknown-with-Dr.-Kwan-Dan-and-Rabih-.m4aEpisode descriptionDr. Janice Kwan presents a clinical unknown to Dan and RabihDownload CPSolvers App hereSchema #1Schema #2Show NotesDr. Janice KwanJanice Kwan is a general internist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. After completing medical school and residency in her hometown at the University of Toronto, she pursued a Master of Public Health at Harvard University and a fellowship with the Veterans Affairs Quality Scholars program. In 2016, she was awarded the inaugural research fellowship in diagnostic excellence with the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine. Her research focuses broadly on improving the quality of care of general medical patients, and includes the study of diagnostic safety, test result follow-up, computerized decision support systems, and medication reconciliation. Janice prides herself on being a passionate snack enthusiast, devoted family member, and loyal Toronto sports fan

May 23, 2019 • 43min
Episode 36 – Clinical unknown with Drs. Desai, Zarin-Pass, and Olson – Neuropathy
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Human-Dx-unknown-with-Drs.-Desai-Zarin-Pass-and-Olson.mp3Episode descriptionRabih presents a Human Diagnosis Project case to an outstanding team from the University of Minnesota — Drs. Brinda Desai, Margot Zarin-Pass, and Andrew Olson.Download CPSolvers App hereHuman Dx case link: https://bit.ly/2X41TxRDr. Brinda DesaiBrinda Desai is a 4th year Med-Peds Resident at the University of Minnesota who will be the next Med-Peds chief. Her professional interests include: clinical medicine in the ICU, social determinants of health, congenital pediatric diseases surviving into adulthood, and advocating for women in medicine. In her free time, she is obsessed with Bollywood dance, bouldering, yoga with the intent to find ultimate zen, and exploring new places through local food and music!Dr. Margot Zarin-PassMargot Zarin-Pass graduated from UCSF School of Medicine and is now a third year resident in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. Her career interests include transitions of care between pediatric and adult medicine as well as medical education. In her free time, she hangs out with her wife and toddler son, who is getting new skills and stronger opinions every day. Dr. Andrew OlsonAndrew Olson is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He grew up on a farm in Iowa and then attended medical school at the University of California, Davis, did an internship in medicine at UCSF, and then residency in Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. A hospitalist, his work focuses on improving diagnostic performance through education as well as educational approaches to teach clinical reasoning. He is the co-chair of the Education Section of the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine.

May 21, 2019 • 30min
Episode 35 – Clinical Unknown with Sharmin, Arsalan, and Reza – Syncope
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Human-Dx-case-w-Sharmin-Arsalan-Reza.m4aEpisode descriptionRabih presents a Human Diagnosis Project case to Sharmin, Arsalan, and Reza.Download CPSolvers App hereLink to case: https://bit.ly/2M9QfRoHuman Diagnosis ProjectLearn more here

May 19, 2019 • 41min
Episode 34 – Clinical Unknown with Drs. Le, Han, and Rabih – Difficulty walking + Nausea
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Human-Dx-case-with-Drs.-Han-Le-and-Rabih.m4aEpisode descriptionSharmin presents a Human Diagnosis Project case to Drs. Stephenie Le, Harry Han and Rabih.Download CPSolvers App hereLink to case: https://bit.ly/2YyhJBaDr. Stephenie Le Stephenie Le grew up in a small town in Ohio and attending college at the University of California, Berkeley and medical school at Albany Medical College in the beautiful upstate New York. She is currently a second year internal medicine resident at the University of California, San Francisco. She is interested in medical and clinician education, as well as clinical reasoning. In the future she plans to pursue additional specialty training in infectious diseases. In her spare time, she likes to explore the outdoors and loves various hiking and camping trips planned with friends and family.Dr. Harry Han Harry Han graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently a second-year internal medicine resident at UCSF. His clinical interests include palliative care and oncology. When not in the hospital or clinic, Harry enjoys brunch, reliving his childhood through watching the original Magic School Bus on Netflix, and visiting museumsHuman Diagnosis ProjectLearn more here

May 16, 2019 • 34min
Episode 33 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Emily Silverman and Reza – Lymphedema and dyspnea
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Clinical-unknown-w-Emily-Silverman-and-Reza.m4aEpisode descriptionDr. Emily Silverman, creator and host of The Nocturnists, presents a clinical unknown to Reza.Download CPSolvers App hereSchema #1Schema #2Show NotesDr. Emily SilvermanEmily Silverman, MD is an academic hospitalist at the Zuckerberg SanFrancisco General Hospital, where she seeks out projects thatresurrect the narrative soul of medicine. She is the creator and hostof the live show and podcast, The Nocturnists, where healthprofessionals share stories from the world of medicine. She wrote aseries of prose-poems based on her experiences as a resident, and iscurrently working on her first book, a memoir. Her writing is animatedby a deep-seated curiosity about science, human nature, and what itmeans to live and die well. In her spare time she enjoys teachingherself how to play electric guitar, listening to podcasts, andtraveling with her husband Boaz. She tweets @ESilvermanMD.

May 8, 2019 • 38min
Episode 32 – Clinical Unknown with Drs. Malevanchik and Winston – Cirrhosis + Dyspnea – Part 2
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CPSolvers-Dr.-Winston-Unknown-Part-2.mp3Episode descriptionDr. Malevanchik presents a clinical unknown to Dr. WinstonDownload CPSolvers App hereEpisodes 31&32 — show notesDr. MalevanchikDr. Lev Malevanchik completed medical school at Thomas Jefferson University and is finishing his third year of internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco. This summer, he will start a fellowship in academic hospital medicine at UCSF focusing on medical education, point of care ultrasound, and improving the care of hospitalized patients with limited English proficiency. In his spare time, he loves going indoor rock climbing, listening to This American Life, and playing with his little dog Paprika.Dr. Lisa WinstonLisa Winston, MD is Professor of Medicine, Divisions of HIV/ID/Global Medicine and Hospital Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She was a resident in Internal Medicine, a chief resident, and a fellow in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Pharmacology at UCSF. She currently serves as the Vice Chief, Inpatient Medical Services and Hospital Epidemiologist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Dr. Winston works with the California Emerging Infections Program as the California Principal Investigator for a multi-site Clostridium difficile surveillance supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She is a member of the steering group for the CDC’s Healthcare-Associated Infections Community Interface. Dr. Winston has a long-standing interest in graduate and undergraduate medical education and was inducted into UCSF’s Academy of Medical Educators. She was also selected as a member of the UCSF Department of Medicine Council of Master Clinicians.

May 7, 2019 • 41min
Episode 31 – Clinical Unknown with Drs. Malevanchik and Winston – Cirrhosis + Dyspnea – Part 1
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CPSolvers-Dr.-Winston-Unknown-Part-1-1.m4aEpisode descriptionDr. Malevanchik presents a clinical unknown to Dr. WinstonDownload CPSolvers App hereEpisodes 31&32 — show notesDr. MalevanchikDr. Lev Malevanchik completed medical school at Thomas Jefferson University and is finishing his third year of internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco. This summer, he will start a fellowship in academic hospital medicine at UCSF focusing on medical education, point of care ultrasound, and improving the care of hospitalized patients with limited English proficiency. In his spare time, he loves going indoor rock climbing, listening to This American Life, and playing with his little dog Paprika.Dr. Lisa WinstonLisa Winston, MD is Professor of Medicine, Divisions of HIV/ID/Global Medicine and Hospital Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She was a resident in Internal Medicine, a chief resident, and a fellow in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Pharmacology at UCSF. She currently serves as the Vice Chief, Inpatient Medical Services and Hospital Epidemiologist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Dr. Winston works with the California Emerging Infections Program as the California Principal Investigator for a multi-site Clostridium difficile surveillance supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She is a member of the steering group for the CDC’s Healthcare-Associated Infections Community Interface. Dr. Winston has a long-standing interest in graduate and undergraduate medical education and was inducted into UCSF’s Academy of Medical Educators. She was also selected as a member of the UCSF Department of Medicine Council of Master Clinicians.

May 1, 2019 • 41min
Episode 30 – Anion gap metabolic acidosis
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CPSolvers-Metabolic-Acidosis.m4aEpisode DescriptionThe CPSers share an approach to anion gap metabolic acidosisDownload CPSolvers App hereSchema

Apr 25, 2019 • 25min
Episode 29 – Clinical Unknown with Dan and Rabih – Human Dx Project – Abdominal pain + fevers
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CPSers-Human-Dx-Unknown-Dan-and-Rabih.m4aEpisode descriptionHannah Abrams presents a Human Diagnosis Project case to Dan Minter and RabihDownload CPSolvers App hereLink to the case: https://bit.ly/2L4ajntDan MinterDan grew up in Gig Harbor, WA (a small town outside of Seattle). He studied neurobiology at the University of Washington and then spent a year in Argentina working in a basic science lab after graduation. He moved to San Francisco to attend medical school at UCSF. He stayed on for internal medicine residency and is currently in the middle of his intern year. He is considering fellowship in infectious diseases and ultimately wants to be a physician educator focusing on clinical reasoning. His hobbies include traveling, cooking, and jogging in golden gate park Hannah AbramsHannah Abrams is a 3rd year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, applying to Internal Medicine residency programs in the fall. In her spare time she rotates at Kashlak Memorial Hospital, home of the podcast The Curbsiders, where she is a social media editor and episode producer. Human Diagnosis ProjectLearn more here

Apr 23, 2019 • 31min
Episode 28 – Clinical Unknown with Hannah and Reza – Human Dx Project – Abdominal pain + intractable vomiting
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CPSerunknown-Human-Dx-HA-RM.m4aEpisode descriptionRabih presents a Human Diagnosis Project case to Hannah and RezaDownload CPSolvers App hereLink to case: https://bit.ly/2UymGHKLearn more here