
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

Jan 13, 2019 • 13min
18. Sweet Pee - Non-insulin Anti-Hyperglycemic management of Type II Diabetes
Send us a textIn this episode, we describe all of the lifestyle and non-insulin pharmacological management of type II diabetes. As always, we have an associated infographic as well as relevant resources at www.theinternatwork.com.This episode was written by:Dr. Sapna Shah (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr.Shoba Sujana Kumar (Endocrinology) and Dr. Peter Wu (Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology)Support the show

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Dec 16, 2018 • 23min
17. Ask a Fellow: Pulmonary Renal Syndrome
Send us a textDr. Tooba Ali (Rheumatology Fellow, Queen's University) takes us through the approach to a patient with suspected pulmonary renal syndrome and the initial treatment. Stay tuned for five take home points to remember when treating a patient with Pulmonary Renal Syndrome as well as some of the latest evidence around ANCA-associated vasculitis.As always, we post an associated infographic at www.theinternatwork.comGuest Fellow: Dr. Tooba Ali (Rheumatology Fellow, Queen's University)Faculty reviewer: Dr. Christian Pagnoux (Rheumatologist, University of Toronto)Support the show

Dec 2, 2018 • 14min
16. Pockets of Fluid - Pleural Effusions
Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the 5,6,7 rule for classifying pleural effusions, lead you through Light's criteria and consider the broad differential and treatments for pleural effusion!Visit www.theinternatwork.com for the associated infographic. Episode written by: Dr. Jessica Kapralik (Internal Medicine Resident)Episode Reviewed by: Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internist)Support the show

Nov 18, 2018 • 18min
15. A Stroke of (Bad) Luck - Ischemic Stroke
Send us a textToday we address a source of anxiety for many a learner - approach to ischemic stroke. In this episode we discuss everything stroke related - physical exam, investigations, acute management, and secondary prevention. Remember to visit www.theinternatwork.com for our infographic and links to relevant resources, including the NIH stroke scale. Support the show

Nov 4, 2018 • 23min
14. Ask a Fellow: "Broken Down" - Hemolysis
Send us a textToday we break down an approach to hemolysis! This episode establishes an approach to diagnosis, clinical and laboratory evaluation and treatment of one of the most fatal hemolytic anemias - TTP. Thanks to our fellow Dr. Chenchen Hou for taking us through this complex topic. Visit our website www.theinternatwork.com for an associated infographic.Support the show

Oct 21, 2018 • 19min
13. Drop the Beat - Bradyarrhythmia
Send us a textA heart that is well conditioned, or well worth worrying about? In this podcast we discuss the physiology, diagnosis, and management of bradyarrythmias! Don't forget to check out www.theinternatwork.com for a summary infographic. Support the show

Oct 7, 2018 • 13min
12. Bones, Stones, Moans and Groans - Hypercalcemia
Send us a textA common problem with complex physiology! Learn all about our approach to the diagnosis and management of hypercalcemia. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for our accompanying infographic.Support the show

Sep 23, 2018 • 11min
11. Where salt goes, water follows - Ascites
Send us a textAscites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of ascites, with a focus on ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for our accompanying infographic.Support the show

Sep 9, 2018 • 27min
10. Ask A Fellow: "Blasted Blasts" - Blasts in the peripheral blood smear
Send us a textThe first episode in our new "Ask A Fellow" series, geared towards senior level learners. In this episode, we sit down with a fellow and discuss their approach to Blasts in the peripheral blood smear. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for the associated infographic! Support the show

Aug 26, 2018 • 13min
9. Bugs in Your Blood- Bacteremia
Send us a textHave you ever gotten the phone call "your patient has grown gram + cocci in groups"? In this episode, we outline an approach to bacteremia- particularly what to do if your cultures have not yet speciated. Support the show