The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
A pan-Canadian learner-generated internal medicine podcast written by residents for residents. It aims to serve medical trainees better on the wards and on call. The podcast is produced in Canada and may contain Canadian-specific guidelines. It is intended for educational use only and not as a sole resource for clinical management.
Episodes
Trach 102 - An Approach to Tracheostomy Associated Emergencies (Repeat)
Send us Fan MailWritten 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 associate
Not Just Wear & Tear: Approach to Osteoarthritis
Send us Fan MailOsteoarthritis may not just be inevitable wear and tear of a joint. In this episode, we break down osteoarthritis, exploring joint mechanics, clinical presentation, and relevant investigations. Written by Dr. Aarabi Thayaparan (Internal Medicine resident at Queen's University). Reviewed by Dr. Tanveer Towheed (Rheumatologist at Queen's University) and Dr. Lindsay Anderson
Tracing the Leak: An Approach to Proteinuria
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down an approach to proteinuria, focusing on the interpretation of the urine dipstick, the urine ACR, and the urine PCR. Written by Dr. Ishmam Bhuiyan (Internal Medicine Resident at UBC). Reviewed by Dr. Teresa Tai (General Internist at Royal Columbian Hospital and clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine at UBC) and Dr. Adeera Levin (Nephrologist
High Stakes, with Low Pressures: An Updated Guide to ARDS
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss updates to diagnosing and managing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Written by Dr. Jason Vaillancourt (Internal Medicine Resident) and Dr. Muralie Vignarajah (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Christine D’Arsigny (Critical Care Physician) and Dr. David Maslove (General Internal Medicine and Critical Care Physician). Support the show
Approach to Porphyria
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to porphyria. Written by Dr. Hannah Ramsay (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Karla Machlab (Hematology Fellow) and Dr. Zachary Liederman (Hematology Staff). Support the show
An Approach to Anaphylaxis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to the acute management of anaphylaxis. Written by Dr. Jen Zheng (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Raymond Mak, (Allergist and Clinical Immunologist) and Dr. Matthew Brooks, (General Internist).Support the show
An Approach to Osteoporosis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss a comprehensive approach to osteoporosis. Written by: Dr. Sharon Pritchard. Reviewed by: Dr. Nadine Vaninetti (Endocrinology) and Dr. Peter Gregory (General Internal Medicine).Support the show
More than Mouth Ulcers: An Approach to Behçet's Disease
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss how to recognize and manage Behçet's Disease. Written by Dr. Oswald Chen (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Alexa Smith, (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Allen Tran, (General Internist).Support the show
Sickle Cell Disease and its Acute Complications
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss how to identify and manage the acute complications of sickle cell disease. Written by Dr. Yi Hui Luo (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Véronique Naessens (Hematologist) and Dr. Sanabelle Zaabat (General Internist). Support the show
Lungs, Drugs, and Nasal Prongs: An Approach to Drug Induced Interstitial Lung Disease
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss drug induced ILD, reviewing its diagnostic criteria and management. Written by: Dr. Reenika Aggarwal. Reviewed by: Dr. Joshua Wald (Respirology) and Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internal Medicine). Support the show
Lungs, Liver, and a Missing Link: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Explained
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, reviewing key topics including the SERPINA1 gene, disease manifestations, testing, and an overview of augmentation therapy. Written by: Dr. Navjeet Baath. Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Amer (Respirology) and Dr. Arden Azim (General Internal Medicine). Support the show
Peering into the Pipes: Coronary Angiography
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down everything you need to know about coronary angiography. Written by: Dr. Luke MacLeod. Reviewed by: Drs. Michael Ward and Alison Lai.Support the show
Untangling the Web – An approach to Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. Written by: Dr. Saif Samari. Reviewed by Dr. Helen Neighbour (Respirology) and Dr. Connor Cox (General Internal Medicine).Support the show
Overview of Lung Transplantation
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an overview of lung transplantation, from the process itself to the associated medications and potential complications. Written by: Dr. Yi Tao Chan. Reviewed by Dr. Ciaran Scallan and John Neary.Support the show
De-Liver: It's Crucial
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy. Written by: Christina Chavenet. Reviewed by Liang Chen (Critical Care) and Nathalie Nathoo (General Internal Medicine, Obstetric Internal Medicine). Support the show
Tired of Trying – An Approach to Tricuspid Regurgitation
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to tricuspid regurgitation. Written by: Dr. Phelopater Sedrak. Reviewed by Dr. Mena Gewarges (Cardiology) and Dr. Eric Kaplovitch (General Internal Medicine).Support the show
When Skin and Joints Collide - An Approach to Psoriatic Arthritis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to psoriatic arthritis. Written by: Dr. Inara Mawji. Reviewed by Dr. Tanveer Towheed (Rheumatology) and Dr. Don Thiwanka Wijeratne (General Internal Medicine).Support the show
When the Bone Marrow Breaks Down: Primary Myelofibrosis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to myelofibrosis, including a review of new treatment agents that just received approval in Canada in 2025! Written by: Dr. Ayesha Warsi. Reviewed by: Drs. Zachary Leiderman, Clarissa Skorupski, and Ryan Luther.Support the show
The GIST of it all!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to gastrointestinal stromal tumor, with a focus on its physiology, work-up, and management. Written by: Dr. Lotus Alphonsus. Reviewed by: Dr. Gary May. Support the show
It’s in Your Genes: The Truth About Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to familial hypercholesterolemia, with a focus on different screening, diagnostic, and treatment thresholds based on one's individual risk. Written by: Dr. Nour Marafie. Reviewed by: Dr. Morris Schweitzer and Dr. Matthew Ades.Support the show
Silence of the Glands: An Approach to Male Hypogonadism
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to male hypogonadism, including an exploration of the medical field's fascination with testosterone over the past millennia. Written by: Dr. Jim TC Chen. Reviewed by: Dr. Robyn Houlden and Dr. Kenneth Kwong.Support the show
Out of Sight: An Approach to Inflammatory Eye Disease
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to inflammatory eye disease, with a focus on uveitis, scleritis, and episcleritis. Written by: Dr. Oswald Chen. Reviewed by: Dr. Alexa Smith and Dr. Allen Tran.Support the show
PoCUS Focus - An Approach to Bedside Ultrasound
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to using point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS), with 3 cases to take you through the steps of acquiring images and using them to refine your differential and management. Written by: Dr. Phelopater Sedrak. Reviewed by: Dr. Rushil Chaudhary and Dr. Kim A. Connelly.Support the show
A ‘Darling’ Discovery: An Approach to Histoplasmosis and Blastomycosis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover the history of histoplasmosis and blastomycosis, as well as an approach to their diagnosis and management. Written by: Dr. Mario Corrado. Reviewed by: Dr. Alina Blazer and Dr. David Fox. Support the show
All about the Transition from Junior to Senior Resident
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Maya Stein and Dr. Valerie Kim chat about that daunting but exciting transition from junior to senior medical resident, as they share personal reflections but also general strategies and specific local educational initiatives at the University of Toronto. Episode written by Dr. Maya Stein, Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine)Reviewed by Dr. Lindsay Melvin (Inter
288. New Beginnings
Send us Fan MailAfter almost 10 years of running The Intern at Work, the founding members and executive team are ready to hand over the podcast to a new producing team featuring Drs. Valerie Kim, Maya Stein and Annie Wu. Tune in to listen to how The Intern at Work started, and the future directions it might take. Support the show
287. Swan Diving into Hemodynamics - An approach to Right Heart and Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
Send us Fan MailThis week we have a physiology heavy hitter - we review cardiac hemodynamics and how to translate those principles into the use and application of PA catheters. Written by: Dr. Paul Mundra (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Craig Ainsworth (Cardio-Intensivist) & Dr. Hugh Traquair (General Internist) Don't forget to use code FIGSCA for 20% off your first purchase
286. Ask a Fellow - Hematologic Conditions in Pregnancy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, our host Dr. Arjun Pandey (Internal Medicine Resident) interviews special guest Dr. Stefan Jevtic (Hematology Fellow) on hematologic conditions in pregnancy. They discuss the clinical presentation, investigations and management of thrombocytopenia, anemia, VTE and other hematologic conditions in pregnancy. Be sure to tune into www.cbcmadeeasy.com to reinforce your
285. When the Stomach Turns- Gastric Cancer
Send us Fan MailLearn all about an approach to gastric cancer for the internist! Episode written by Dr. Gurjit Mander (Internal Medicine)Reviewed by by Dr. Arjun Kundra (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Genevieve Chick (General Internal Medicine)Infographic by Dr. Gurjit ManderSupport the show
284. Looking Beneath the Surface - An Approach to BPSD
Send us Fan MailThis week we take you through a common and challenging symptomatology experienced by patients who have dementia - behavioural and psychosocial symptoms in dementia, or BPSD. Written by: Dr. Rafique Van Umm (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Tricia Woo (Geriatrician) & Dr. Marianne Talman (General Internist) Support the show
283. Putting out the Fire: A clinical approach to Adult Onset Still’s Disease
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the pathophysiology, clinical features and diagnostic approach to Adult Onset Still's Disease. Our medicine minute discusses the Yamaguchi Criteria for diagnosis of Adult Onset Still's Disease.Written by: Dr. Samira Adus (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Kimberly Legault (Rheumatology) and Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine)Su
282. The Internist's Guide to Pacemakers
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Matthew Fuda (Internal Medicine Resident) discusses the 2018 ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Patients With Bradycardia and Cardiac Conduction Delay: Executive Summary with Dr. Karen Konieczny (Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist).Host: Dr. Matthew FudaSpecial Guest: Dr. Karen Konieczny (Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist)Producers: Drs. V
281. I@W x RoundsTable - Brensocatib for Bronchiectasis and Alteplase for Posterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke
Send us Fan MailDr. Laiya Carayannopoulos & Dr. Mike Fralick connect to bring you another crossover episode, this time covering new studies on therapies for bronchiectasis and posterior circulation stroke. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Support the show
280. Catching the Beat- Indications for Pacemakers
Send us Fan MailWhy do our patients need pacemakers and what should you know about them? Written by Dr. Alyssa Chow (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Steve Montague (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Aws Almufleh (Cardiology). Infographic Alyssa Chow and Sapirya Birk (Medical Student). Support the show
279. The Rounds Table - 2025 ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Send us Fan MailToday we're introducing a new format—the first episode in our Clinical Practice Guidelines series. This week, Drs. Mike and John Fralick discuss the 2025 ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome. Here we go! Support the show
278. Life on the Circuit - ECMO Essentials
Send us Fan MailToday we dive into the life-saving (and often intimidating!) technology known as ECMO. Written by: Dr. Pavan Malhi (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Liang Chen (General Internist & Critical Care Medicine Fellow) & Dr. Jed Lipes (Intensivist, General Internist)Support the show
277. The Rounds Table- Top Papers from the 2025 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Session
Send us Fan MailEpisode 112 - Top Papers from the 2025 American College of Cardiology (ACC) SessionWelcome back Rounds Table Listeners! We are back today with a special Rapid Fire Podcast! This week, Drs. Mike and John Fralick discuss top papers from the 2025 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session. Hot off the presses, here we go!Extended Reduced-Dose Apixaban for Cancer-As
276. Guarding Against Gravity – An Approach to Falls
Send us Fan MailThere's more to falls than meets the eye! Learn all about an approach to this extremely common problem in our older adult population. Episode written by Dr. Annabel Chan (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Sudeep Gill (Geriatric Medicine) and Dr. Marie Leung (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Julia Simone (Medical Student).Support the show
275. A Long Time Coming - An Approach to the Chronic Complications of Diabetes
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the macrovascular and microvascular complications of longstanding diabetes. Our medicine minute discusses the ADVANCE trial published in 2008 and the DAPA-CKD trial published in 2020.Written by: Dr. Nour Marafie, Internal Medicine ResidentReviewed by: Dr. Melissa-Rosina Pasqua, endocrinologist and Dr. Jennifer Wright, general internal medicineSupport th
274. The Rounds Table - Restrictive versus Liberal Transfusion in Myocardial Infarction
Send us Fan MailFor patients w/ myocardial infarction & anemia, at what hemoglobin should you transfuse? Tune into Rounds Table where Dr. Mike Fralick interviews Dr. Jeffrey Carson to discuss his individual patient data meta-analysis published in NEJM Evidence. Support the show
273. Silencing the Endless Alarm: An Approach to Chronic Pain
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the pathophysiology, symptompatology and treatment options for individuals with chronic pain. In addition, we review how to take a pain history to help differentiate between different types of pain. Our medicine minute discusses the SPACE trial. Written by: Dr. Lakindu Somaweera (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Hasitha Welihinda (Palliative Ca
272. (Repeat) The Internist's Guide To CKD
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we have Dr. Lisa Dubrofsky (Nephrology, University of Toronto) speaking about the KDIGO 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease.Host: Dr. Catherine Leurer (Geriatrics Fellow)Sound editing by: Krzystof KowalikSupport the show
271. (Repeat) The Internist's Guide to VTE
Send us Fan MailIn this episiode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interview Dr. Jameel Abdulrehman (Hematology, Thrombosis) about the latest recommendations in the CHEST 2021 Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: Second Update of the CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel ReportHost: Dr. Sheliza HalaniGuest: Dr. Jameel Abdulrehman, Hematologist, Assistant Professor at University of TorontoSound Editing: Alison La
270. (Repeat) The Internist's Guide to Peri-operative Cardiac Risk Management
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Maya Stein interviews Dr. Kevin Singh about the 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiac Risk Assessment and Management for Patients Who Undergo Noncardiac Surgery.Produced and Hosted By: Dr. Maya Stein (Internal Medicine resident)Special Guest: Dr. Kevin Singh (General Internist)Sound Editing by: Dr. Alison Lai (General Internis
269. (Repeat) The Internist's Guide to Chronic Hypertension
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani speaks with Dr. Kevin Venus (General Internist) about the 2020 update to the Hypertension Canada Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment of Hypertension.Host: Dr. Sheliza HalaniSound Editing: Dr. Alison LaiProducers: Dr. Catherine Leurer and Dr. Sheliza HalaniSupport the show
268. Rounds Table x I@W - Rapid Fire
Send us Fan MailThis week, Dr. Mike Fralick and special guest, Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos from the Intern at Work Podcast and our Medicine Pods collaboration, discuss two recent papers exploring oxygenation in acute respiratory failure and the use of ablation versus anti-arrhythmic medication for ventricular tachycardia. Two papers, here we go!High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Pa
267. CSIM Special Episode: Serotonin Surprises
Send us Fan MailDr. John Fralick sits down with Dr. Nicole Hawe, a first-year Internal Medicine resident at the University of British Columbia, to discuss her third place winning clinical vignette from the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting 2024.Support the show
266. CSIM Special Episode - The GI Bleed You Can't (Un)See
Send us Fan MailDr. Laiya Carayannopoulos sits down with Nick Sanchez (MD student) to discuss his second place winning clinical vignette from the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting. He takes us through a fantastic case of upper GI bleeding! Support the show
265. CSIM Special Episode- When the Brain Gets the Jitters: A Curious Case of Hemichorea
Send us Fan MailDr. Zahra Merali (Host) sits down with Dr. Shaima Kaka (Internal Medicine resident) to discuss her first place winning clinical vignette (oral case report) from the Canadian Conference of Medicine Annual Meeting 2024. They discuss a curious case of hyperglycaemia and jitters! Support the show
264. The Rounds Table- Top 5 RCTs of 2024
Send us Fan MailHappy Holidays Rounds Table Listeners! For our penultimate episode of 2024, we are back with a special treat! This week, Drs. Mike and John Fralick chat about the top five RCTs published over the past year:Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction (0:00 – 3:40).Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity (3:40 – 9:00).Ef
263. Cytokines Everywhere All at Once: Approach to CRS and ICANS
Send us Fan MailAs a result of the rapid adoption CAR-T therapy for certain lymphoid malignancies and multiple myeloma, of these treatments, CRS and ICANS will become more common in IM wards in the coming years. Take a listen to learn about how to treat this emerging condition. This episode was written by Dr. Veronica Ramirez (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Kelly Davison (Hematolo
262. The Watermelon Phenomenon - A Deep Dive into Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia
Send us Fan MailTake 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
261. Trach 102 - An Approach to Tracheostomy Associated Emergencies
Send us Fan Mail 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 associat
260. The Internist's Guide to Peripheral Arterial Disease
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Maya Stein (General Internal Medicine fellow) interviews Dr. Beth Abramson (Cardiologist) on the 2022 CCS guidelines for peripheral arterial disease. Support the show
259. The Internist's Guide to PJP
Send us Fan MailIn 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
258. It Ain't Easy Being Wheezy - An approach to Chronic Asthma Management
Send us Fan MailWritten by: Dr. Yining (Nancy) Chen (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Shaun Ong (Respirologist) & Dr. Lori Wik (General Internist)Support the show
257. Superfluous Production- Approach to Myeloproliferative Neoplasm's
Send us Fan MailLet'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
256. Snowmageddon - An approach to Leukostasis
Send us Fan MailWritten by: Dr. Roslyn Mainlaind (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Lindsay Anderson (General Internist) & Dr. Karine Gauthier (Hematologist)Support the show
255. CSIM- Top Papers of the Year 2024 Live Episode
Send us Fan MailTake a listen to our live recording of The Canadian Conference of Internal Medicine Top papers of the year 2024 session! We talk about recent studies involving alzheimer's dementia, community acquired pneumonia, atrial fibrillation, MASLD and long covid. Host: Dr. Zahra Merali, Expert: Dr. Rajender Hanmiah. Check out www.medicinepods.com for a live video recording. You can als
254. Months of Monocytosis – An approach to CMML
Send us Fan MailIn 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
253. CSIM Special Episode- Internists can Help the Planet, Part 2
Send us Fan MailUp 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) t
252. CSIM Special Episode - Top Papers Runners Up Part 3
Send us Fan MailIn the final part of our series leading up to CSIM Dr. Mike Fralick of the Rounds Table sits down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Join us as we record live at CSIM during the Top Papers breakfast session on October 17th for the reveal of the top 5 of the year! Support the show
251. CSIM Special Episode- Internists can Help the Planet, Part 1
Send us Fan MailThere are everyday practices we can stop or reduce that don’t add value to patient care and harm the environment.In this special CSIM episode, host Dr. Zahra Merali sits down with guests Dr. Mathilde Gaudreau @MathildeGSimard (General Internist, University of Ottawa), Dr. Nabha Shetty (General Internist, Dalhousie University) and Dr. Valeria Stoynova (General Internist, Island Heal
250. A Little Too Sweet—The Internist’s Approach to Diabetes in Pregnancy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the screening, monitoring and treatment approaches to patients with diabetes in pregnancy. Our medicine minute reviews the MiTy trial - a landmark randomized controlled trial that provided direct safety data on the use of metformin in pregnancy.Written by: Dr. Ryan Peters (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Katherine Steckham (General Internist,
249. CSIM Special Episode - Top Papers Runners Up Part 2
Send us Fan MailIn part two of our series leading up to CSIM Dr. Zahra Merali sits down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Keep tuning in to hear the rest and join us as we record live at CSIM during the Top Papers breakfast session on October 17th for the reveal of the top 5 of the year! Support the show
248. Unplugged - The Platelet Destroying Pathology of ITP
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, investigations and treatment of ITP. Our medicine minute discusses the Harrington-Hollingsworth Experiment. Written by: Dr. Vanessa Giuliano (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Drs. Taylor Dear and Zachary Liederman (Hematology) and Dr. Kevin Venus (General Internal Medicine)Infographic by: Dr. Lilly Yu (In
247. CSIM Special Episode - Top Papers Runners Up Part 1
Send us Fan MailIn the first of our series leading up to CSIM we sit down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Keep tuning in to hear the rest and join us as we record live at CSIM during the Top Papers breakfast session on October 17th for the reveal of the top 5 of the year! Support the show
246. A Fungal Foe - An Approach to Invasive Aspergillosis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the history, epidemiology, clinical presentation, investigations and management for invasive aspergillosis. Written by: Dr. Ravinder Sandhu (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Terrence Ho (Respirology) and Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine)Sound Editing by: Tony WalshSupport the show
245. Medical Assistance in Dying: Supporting Our Patients from Living to Dying
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the history, related legislation and procedures regarding Medical Assistance in Dying. This episode discusses the state of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada in 2024. We encourage listeners to continue to be up-to-date on the local legislation and practices. Written by: Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Mark Bonta (Internist
244. I@W X RoundsTable - Rare Diseases
Send us Fan MailThis week, Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos from the Intern at Work Podcast and Dr. Mike Fralick from The Rounds Table, our new Medicine Pods collaboration, discuss two recent papers exploring the novel management of two rare diseases – ATTR Amyloidosis and Hereditary Angioedema. Two papers, here we go!Support the show
243. Ask a Fellow- Medical & Surgical Management of The Hospitalized IBD Patient
Send us Fan Mail"Bad Gut Feeling" Medical & Surgical Management of The Hospitalized IBD Patient. This ask a fellow kicks off our first episode of the new academic year with one of our Queens site leads, Michael Scaffidi (Internal Medicine Resident) hosts Dr. Fiona Milne @not_shreks_wife (Gastroenterology fellow) and Dr. Daniel Potter (General Surgery Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Elizab
Introducing Medicine Pods!
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Medicine Pods! Your one stop shop for everything internal medicine, prn. Find us at www.medicinepods.com to find everything from The Intern at Work, The Rounds Table, Everything You Need To Know and Trial Files all in one place. Support the show
242. July Special - Personal Finances ft. The Loonie Doctor
Send us Fan MailFor this year's special episode, we sat down with Dr. Mark Soth of the Loonie Doctor and Money Scope to talk about approaching creating a healthy financial future for yourself as a resident and beyond. Support the show
241. A Total Eclipse of the Heart - An Approach to Cardiogenic Shock
Send us Fan MailWritten by: Dr. Vijay Gupta (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Sabe De (Cardiologist) and Dr. Karen Geukers (General Internist)Support the show
240. A not so nice ring to it: An Approach to Salicylate toxicity
Send us Fan MailWritten by Dr. Isaac Bonisteel (Internal Medicine). Reviewed by Dr Phil Laird (General Internal Medicine and Critical Care) and Dr. Dan Howes (Critical Care). Infographic by Sapriya Birk (Medical Student)Support the show
239. A Liver-Kidney Conundrum - Hepatorenal Syndrome
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the acute presentation of hepatorenal syndrome. We review the nomenclature, epidemiology, clinical presentation, investigations and management of hepatorenal syndrome. Our medicine minute reviews the utility of terlipressin in treatment of HRS. Written by: Dr. Elias Hazan (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Cynthia Tsien (Transplant Hepatologist
238. Catch a Breath - Tracheostomy 101
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we provide a broad introduction to tracheostomies. This includes indications and contraindications, tracheostomy equipment, procedural options and potential complications of tracheostomies. The medicine minute discusses the TRACMAN trial published in JAMA in 2013. Written by: Drs . Tharaniya Vallipuram (Internal Medicine Resident) and Liang Chen (General Internal M
237. Starting from Scratch - Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the presentation, typical timing of onset, investigations and treatment for individuals with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. We also discuss the potential complications of ICP. Written by: Dr. Kristina Wade (Internal medicine resident)Reviewed by: Dr Giada Sebastiani (Hepatologist) and Dr Camille Simard (GIM/Ob Med)Support the show
236. When Life Gives you Lemons- Perioperative Diabetes Management
Send us Fan MailHow can we best prevent diabetic related complications before surgery? Learn all about it in this weeks perioperative episode. This episode was written by Dr. Michael Wong (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Robyn Houlden (Endocrinology) and Dr. Kristen Marosi (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Dr. Valarie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident). Support the show
235. Galloping Gangrene - An Approach to Necrotizing Fasciitis
Send us Fan MailWritten by: Dr. Lori Israelian (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Eva Piessens (Infectious Diseases) & Dr. Jessica Huynh (General Internal Medicine) Support the show
