The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
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
Latest episodes
Feb 27, 2022 • 15min
128. When it Goes Low, We Go Slow - An Approach to Hypothyroidism
Send us a textIn this episode, we review the etiologies, clinical presentation and treatment of hypothyroidism. We also review the clinical presentation and treatment of myxedema coma - a potentially life threatening illness.Written by: Dr. Mohammed Bucheeri (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Robert Silver (Endocrinology) and Dr. Trevor Jamieson (Internal Medicine)Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student)Sound editing by: Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)Support the show
Feb 20, 2022 • 14min
127. The Gift of Life - Organ Donation after Neurological Death
Send us a textThis week we discuss the clinical criteria required to diagnose neurological death, and the steps to caring for the neurologically deceased organ donor. Support the show
Feb 13, 2022 • 13min
126. Good Bug Gone Bad - Staph Aureus Bacteremia
The podcast discusses the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of MSSA and MRSA bacteremia, emphasizing the importance of timely interventions for optimal patient outcomes
Feb 6, 2022 • 18min
125. Medication or Libation? - The Beer's List
Send us a textIn this episode, we take you through a case-based approach to applying the Beer's List medications. We discuss why medication pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are different in older adults, and cover high risk medications and approach to finding safer alternatives. Support the show
Jan 30, 2022 • 17min
124. Mad Hatter- TCA Overdose
Send us a textWhat does "mad as a hatter" make you think of in medicine? In this episode we go over the nuances of a medical emergency- TCA overdose! Written by Dr. Leah Kosyakovsky (Internal medicine resident at the time of writing, now cardiology fellow). Reviewed by Dr. Pete Wu (General internal medicine and pharmacology/toxicology) and Dr. David Juurlink (General internal medicine and pharmacology/toxicology). Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident). Produced by Dr. Nafis Houssain (Intern Medicine Resident) Support the show
Jan 23, 2022 • 13min
123. Sweating the Organophosphates - Organophosphate poisoning
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the mechanisms, consequences and treatment of organophosphate poisoning. We include the three stages of organophosphate poisoning and their associated clinical syndromes.Written by: Dr. William Kennedy (IM resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Jonathan Zipursky (Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology) and Dr. Jonathan Dean (General Internal Medicine)Sound editing by: Nathan DoupnikInfographic by: William Kennedy, and edited by Shannon GuiSupport the show
Jan 16, 2022 • 13min
122. A Pressing Pressure Problem: Hypertensive Urgency and Emergency
Send us a textIn this episode we cover your approach to the management of acute hypertension as well as the work-up of secondary causes. Support the show
Jan 9, 2022 • 15min
121. Bursting Pipes: An Approach to Primary Hypertension
Send us a textToday we discuss one the most common medical diagnoses- hypertension! We take a deep dive in Hypertension Canada guidelines to discuss the diagnosis, symptoms, signs and treatment of primary hypertension. Written by Dr. Ryan Peters (Internal medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. Marie Leung (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Zijing Yu (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal medicine resident) and produced by Nathan Dupnik (Medical Student). Support the show
Dec 22, 2021 • 30min
120. Ask a Fellow- Vaccine Anaphylaxis after mRNA SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination
Send us a textThis time instead of asking a fellow- we ask an expert attending physician Dr. Samira Jeimy (Allergy and Immunology) all about anaphylaxis in relation to the COVID vaccine! If someone has had a previous allergy to vaccines, can they safely get the mRNA COVID vaccine? If someone has a reaction to dose 1, can they get dose 2 or 3? What is PEG and does this prevent people from getting the vaccine? If a patient comes to me with concerns about vaccine allergy, what should I do? Special guest host Dr. Vivian Szeto (Internal Medicine resident). Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident). Support the show
Dec 19, 2021 • 18min
119. Syphilis and the Imitation Game
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the various clinical stages and presentation of syphilis as well as their associated treatment. We discuss the approach to diagnosis as well as the various diagnostic tests available. We also review the follow-up strategies to ensure appropriate response to therapy. Our medicine minute discusses the Tuskegee study and how it led to changes in medical bioethics and clinical trial regulations around the worldSupport the show
