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
May 12, 2021 • 21min
88. Ask a Fellow: Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy (Part 2)
Send us a textIn Part 2 of this Ask a Fellow, Hematology Fellow Dr. Jennifer Teichman and Dr. Heather Vandermeulen discuss why iron deficiency is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in pregnant women. They raise salient points about equity in our health care system and provide suggestions on how to ensure women get more timely access to care for their iron deficiency.Support the show
May 5, 2021 • 20min
87. Ask a Fellow: Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy (Part 1)
Send us a textIn this episode, Hematology fellows Dr. Jennifer Teichman and Dr. Heather Vandermeulen discuss how to diagnosis, investigate and treat iron deficiency in pregnancy. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode, so stay tuned for our next episode on how iron deficiency in pregnancy is related to inequities in our health care system. Support the show
May 2, 2021 • 19min
86. Every Breath You Take - Long Term Management of COPD
Exploration of COPD management strategies, inhalers and their benefits, inhaled corticosteroid therapy, long-term treatment options including lung transplants and palliative care. Insights on lung transplant eligibility, palliative care significance, and type A personality's link to smoking and heart disease.
Apr 18, 2021 • 18min
85. Sorting it ALT Out - Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes
This podcast explores the approach to abnormal liver enzymes, including the difference between enzymes and liver function tests, patterns of abnormality, causes of elevation, diagnostic workup, liver biopsy, and management strategies for various liver conditions.
Apr 4, 2021 • 15min
84. A shock to the system- Toxic Shock Syndrome
Send us a textWithin this episode we take a deep dive into a fatal infectious disease topic- toxic shock syndrome. Written by Dr. Hosay Said, reviewed by Dr. Tim O'Shea (Infectious Diseases) and Dr. Leslie Martin (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Rachel Ahle. Support the show
Mar 21, 2021 • 16min
83. Tearing up: An Approach to Aortic Dissection
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the common causes and pathophysiology of one of the more ominous reasons for chest pain - aortic dissection. We'll go through clinical presentation, history and physical exam as well as provide information about the JAMA Rational Clinical Exam findings that support the diagnosis. Finally, we'll talk about management of both Type A and Type B dissections both in the acute and chronic phase. Our medicine minute tackles the ADD-RS score - when to use it, and how to interpret it when seeing a patient with a suspected aortic dissection. Written by: Dr. Leah Kosyakovsky (Intenral Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Stephanie Poon (Cardiology) and Dr. Steve Shumak (General Internist)Sound editing: Nathan DoupnikInfographic: Caitlyn VlasschaertSupport the show
Mar 7, 2021 • 16min
82. We Wheat Again- Celiac Disease
Send us a textWritten by: Dr. Conor Bell (Internal Medicine resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Kumran Khan (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Leslie Martin (General Internal Medicine) Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student)Join us this week to learn about celiac disease ! We go deep into the pathophysiology of the disease, discuss an approach to physical examination and investigations, and finally discuss management of this common GI condition. Support the show
Feb 21, 2021 • 17min
81. Pain in the Brain – An Approach to Headache
Exploring primary and secondary headaches, discussing causes like genetic predisposition and neuronal activities. Providing a mnemonic SNUPE to identify red flags. Detailed guidance on diagnosing and managing headaches, emphasizing the importance of early intervention with specific treatment strategies.
Feb 7, 2021 • 17min
80. Beyond the Limit - Alcohol Induced Cardiomyopathy
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss one of the consequences of alcohol misuse - alcohol induced cardiomyopathy. We'll consider a broad differential to dilated cardiomyopathies, and review the history, physical exam and work-up for dilated cardiomyopathy. We'll then discuss the treatment and management of alcohol induced cardiomyopathy as well as the prognosis of individuals with this diagnosis. Support the show
Jan 27, 2021 • 17min
79. Small Sized, Big Disguise – Shedding a ray of light on GPA
Send us a textOur first ask a fellow episode of 2021! In this episode, Dr. Melissa Holdren (rheumatology fellow) takes us through a rare but serious rheumatological diagnosis- granulomatosis with polyangiitis. She discusses the typical signs/symptoms, an approach to diagnosis and acute and chronic management. Special guest host Dr. Jennifer D'Cruz. Infographic by Rachel Ahle. Support the show
