
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

Dec 12, 2021 • 8min
118. Picking Up the Prolactinoma - Approach to Prolactinoma
Send us a textThis episode was written by Dr. Anna Liu (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Dr. Stan Van Uum (Endocrinologist) and Dr. Kenneth Gilbert (GIM). Support the show

Dec 5, 2021 • 19min
117. The World’s Most Common Infection: An Approach to H Pylori Infection
Send us a textDid you know that the majority of people colonized with H pylori acquire it during infancy, and in the vast majority of cases infection is asymptomatic? Today we talk about the pathophysiology, history/exam, investigations and management of the world's most common infection- H. pylori! Written by Dr. Sama Anvari (internal medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. Eric Greenwald (gastroenterologist) and Dr. John Neary (General Internist). Infographic by Lucy Lan (Medical Student) Support the show

Nov 28, 2021 • 17min
116. Body on Fire - Approach to Hyperthyroidism
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the diagnosis, management and treatment of hyperthyroidism. We also take a brief detour to talk about the diagnosis and management of thyroid storm. Our medicine minute talks about a randomized control trial that looked at the use of cholestyramine for treatment of hyperthyroidism. Written by: Dr. Tanisha Birk (Internal Medicine resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Alescia Azzola (Endocrinology) and Dr. Florence Morriello (Internal Medicine and Critical Care)Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn VlasschaertSupport the show

Nov 21, 2021 • 19min
115. Take your breath away- Understanding Sleep Apnea
Send us a textToday we discuss a common outpatient respriology diagnosis- Obstructive sleep apnea!Written by Dr. Jennifer D'Cruz (Internal Medicine Resident), reviewed by and Dr. Alia Kashgari (Respirology) and Dr. Karen Guekers (General Internal Medicine). Sound editing by Nathan Dupnik (Medical Student). Infographic by Rachel Ahle (Medical Student). Support the show

Nov 14, 2021 • 18min
114. A Viral Delay - Hepatitis C
Send us a textIn this episode we talk about one of the chronic viral hepitides - Hep C! We discuss risk factors, work-up and management which has changed drastically in the past several years! Listen to our medicine minute to hear how a Canadian contributed to the history and treatment of Hep C. Support the show

Nov 7, 2021 • 13min
113. Toxin in your medicine cabinet- Acetaminophen Toxicity
Send us a textThere's a toxin in your medicine cabinet... it's called APA, paracetamol, tylenol, or acetaminophen (depending on where you're listening)! Today we take you through the pathophysiology of tylenol toxicity, as well as clues to a patients presentation and acute managementWritten by Dr. Alisa Lagrotteria (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Keith Tsoi (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Amanda Huynh (General Internal Medicine). Produced by Nathan Dupnik (Medical Student). Infographic by Lilly Yu (Medical Student) Support the show

Oct 31, 2021 • 13min
112. Blue Blood - What to do when Methemoglobinemia is the Suspect
Send us a textIn this episode we take a deep dive on methemoglobinemia. We discuss when to suspect it, diagnosis, treatment, and some great medical trivia! Written by: Dr. Lorenzo Madrazo (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Andrew Appleton (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Wael Haddara (Critical Care)Support the show

Oct 27, 2021 • 16min
111. Approach to Pulmonary Function Tests (Part 2)
The podcast delves into the application of pulmonary function tests in understanding respiratory diseases, highlighting key values and patterns to interpret results effectively.

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Oct 24, 2021 • 11min
110. Approach to Pulmonary Function Tests (Part 1)
This podcast delves into respiratory mechanics, the importance of PFTs in diagnosing symptoms, screening for pathology, and predicting outcomes. It also explores gas dilution methods, DLCO measurement, and the significance of CBC in conjunction with PFTs for accurate interpretation.

Oct 3, 2021 • 13min
109. A Drop in the Bucket - An Approach to ILD
Explore the anatomy, pathophysiology, and management of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) along with insights from the Panther IPF trial in managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis