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 8, 2024 • 11min
262. The Watermelon Phenomenon - A Deep Dive into Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia
Send us a textTake a listen to learn everything there is to know about this less common GI diagnosis- GAVE! Written by Dr. Zuhal Mohmand (Internal Medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Squirell (Gastroenterologist), Dr. Michelle Ricci (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Heather Johnson (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Sapriya Birk (Medical Student). Support the show
Dec 2, 2024 • 17min
261. Trach 102 - An Approach to Tracheostomy Associated Emergencies
Send us a text Written by: Dr. Tharaniya Vallipuram (Internal Medicine Resident) & Dr. Liang Chen (General Internal Medicine & ICU Fellow) Reviewed by: Dr. Jed Lipes (Intensivist & General Internist) & Dr. Evan Wong (Intensivist & General Surgeon)Don't forget to check out Episode 238 - Tracheostomy 101 before listening to this week's episode on tracheostomy associated emergencies!Support the show
Nov 24, 2024 • 20min
260. The Internist's Guide to Peripheral Arterial Disease
In this conversation, Dr. Beth Abramson, a Cardiologist at Unity Health and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, shares her expertise on peripheral arterial disease (PAD). She discusses the critical impact of PAD on health, particularly in individuals over 50. The importance of the Ankle Brachial Index as a diagnostic tool is emphasized, alongside strategies for managing cardiovascular risks like smoking cessation and hypertension. The role of personalized treatment and lifestyle changes for patients with asymptomatic PAD is also highlighted.
Nov 17, 2024 • 16min
259. The Internist's Guide to PJP
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interviews Dr. Nisha Andany (Infectious Diseases) about the latest guidelines regarding the epidemiology, clinical presentation, investigations, treatment and prevention of PJP. Support the show
Nov 10, 2024 • 17min
258. It Ain't Easy Being Wheezy - An approach to Chronic Asthma Management
Send us a textWritten by: Dr. Yining (Nancy) Chen (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Shaun Ong (Respirologist) & Dr. Lori Wik (General Internist)Support the show
Nov 4, 2024 • 16min
257. Superfluous Production- Approach to Myeloproliferative Neoplasm's
Send us a textLet's talk about the BCR:ABL negative MPNs! Written by Dr. Sarah Ge (Internal Medicine Resident), reviewed by Dr. Christopher Hillis @HemeHillis (Hematology) and Dr. John Neary @jddneary (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert @DrFlashHeart (Internal Medicine Resident).Support the show
Oct 28, 2024 • 11min
256. Snowmageddon - An approach to Leukostasis
Send us a textWritten by: Dr. Roslyn Mainlaind (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Lindsay Anderson (General Internist) & Dr. Karine Gauthier (Hematologist)Support the show
Oct 23, 2024 • 55min
255. CSIM- Top Papers of the Year 2024 Live Episode
Rajender Hanmiah, an academic internist with 27 years of experience, shares insights from the Canadian Conference of Internal Medicine. He discusses innovative blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's diagnosis and critical findings on atrial fibrillation risks. The conversation dives into promising new treatments for NASH, alongside challenges in drug trials, including significant side effects. Key highlights also cover the intersection of liver disease, long COVID, and the importance of continued vaccination efforts in tackling public health issues.
Oct 20, 2024 • 17min
254. Months of Monocytosis – An approach to CMML
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, work-up, and treatment of CMML. Our medicine minute discusses emerging evidence on the use of ruxolitinib for CMML treatment. Written by: Dr. Elliot Smith (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Stephanie Lee (Hematology and Oncology) and Dr. Christophe Langois (General Internal Medicine)Support the show
Oct 15, 2024 • 43min
253. CSIM Special Episode- Internists can Help the Planet, Part 2
Send us a textUp to 30% of all healthcare offers no clinical value to patients. Reducing this care has the co-benefit of decreasing healthcare's carbon footprint. In this special CSIM episode, host Dr. Zahra Merali sits down with guests Dr. Billy Silverstein @WKSilverstein (General Internist, University of Toronto) and Dr. Owen Luo @OwenLuo5 (Internal Medicine Resident, McGill University) to discuss 4 of the Choosing Wisely Canada’s climate-conscious recommendations (https://choosingwiselycanada.org/climate/). They were integral in creating these recommendations, and have a wealth of practical tips about how we can implement them into our own practice! Infographic by Julia Simone (medical student). If you have not heard Part 1- make sure to go back and listen to other Canada-wide experts in this area.Support the show
