AAPA Rotation Crash Course
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe AAPA Rotation Crash Course is a popular podcast designed to help you be a star student on the first day of each rotation. Get the free show notes, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Hippo Education’s PA faculty have not only been in your shoes, but have decades of experience precepting students. For each rotation, we reveal the common mistakes you must avoid and pro tips you must know to not only impress your preceptors, but more importantly to take exceptional care of your patients.
We know the weekend between rotations is stressful and that a year full of “first days” can be exhausting. Don’t just survive your rotations, but thrive with us!
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Introduction
April 14, 2021 19:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to the PA Rotation Crash Course brought to you by Hippo Education and AAPA. In this introduction, Katie and Vicky will lay out the course structure while sharing about their own PA clinical rotation experiences. Donuts anyone? Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Emergency Medicine: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
April 13, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBGet the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Join Katie and Vicky in this section discussing the ER mindset and walking you through a patient encounter so you can be prepared to shine on day 1.
Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
April 12, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBLet’s discuss lacerations and wound care. When do you use glue? When do you use sutures? Who needs antibiotics? We will cover it all. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
April 11, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDoes your next patient have a broken bone? We’ll teach you the history and physical exam needed for every suspected fracture, as well as 4 fractures you don't want to miss. Avoid common pitfalls by learning from their mistakes. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
April 10, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBNebulous chief complaints are common in the ER. Katie and Vicky outline a roadmap for tackling chest pain and abdominal pain so you can be sure you don't miss a "can't miss" diagnosis. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Emergency Medicine: Survival Tips
April 09, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBAs we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your emergency medicine rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Inpatient Internal Medicine: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
April 08, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBGet the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Does rounding and oral patient presentations have you anxious? Join Katie and Vicky as they break down all the unique aspects of your inpatient internal medicine rotation to get you ready for your first day.
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
April 07, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBLet’s discuss the, at times, confusing acronyms for heart failure and learn a great mnemonic to help you remember treatment for an acute exacerbation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
April 06, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBPneumonia is one of the most common diagnoses seen during every inpatient internal medicine rotation. We walk you from admission to discharge, stopping along the way to discuss common bacterial culprits and the range of treatment options. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
April 05, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to the confusing world of fluid management. Who needs hypotonic? Who needs isotonic? Katie and Vicky have got you covered and break it all down for you including use of Katie's high school Latin. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Survival Tips
April 04, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBAs we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your inpatient internal medicine rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Outpatient Family Medicine: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
April 03, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBGet the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. From presenting a family medicine patient to your preceptor to preventive medicine for all ages, Katie and Vicky will have you ready for your first day and beyond.
Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
April 02, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBType 2 diabetes is perhaps the most common diagnosis you will see on your family medicine rotation. From when to screen, how to diagnose, and how to treat, we break it all down... including a story about a gila monster. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
April 01, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBYou'll see a lot of hypertension on every rotation, but especially in family medicine so this is a must review topic for day 1. Join Katie and Vicky as they discuss the key points of this common diagnosis. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
March 31, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBWe complete the trifecta of adult chronic diseases with a discussion of hyperlipidemia. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Outpatient Family Medicine: Survival Tips
March 30, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBAs we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your outpatient family medicine rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Surgery: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
March 29, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBGet the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Whether you are so excited or so terrified for your first day in the operating room, Katie and Vicky have all the advice you need to thrive in this super unique setting.
Surgery: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
March 28, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBLet’s discuss appendicitis, one of the most common surgical emergencies in the US. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Surgery: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
March 27, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBCholecystitis, cholelithaiasis, cholecystectomy. We help you review all things gallbladder related. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Surgery: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
March 26, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBDo you know your "5 Ws"? Katie and Vicky review all you will need to know about post-operative fever. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Surgery: Survival Tips
March 25, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MBAs we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your surgery rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Women's Health: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
March 24, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBGet the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Women's health is a specialty field, a primary care field, and a surgical field all at the same time. Katie and Vicky will lay out these distinctions while getting you up and ready for your first day.
Women's Health: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
March 23, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBKatie and Vicky walk you through prenatal care by trimester, as well as how to establish a viable intrauterine pregnancy by ultrasound. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Women's Health: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
March 22, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBVulvovaginitis is a common gynecologic complaint. We’ll discuss causes along with physical exam clues to help you correctly diagnose and shine before your preceptor. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Women's Health: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
March 21, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBYou will most likely encounter many common gynecologic and obstetric procedures on your rotation. We’ll discuss the how, when, and why of various procedures to make you a star student even on day one. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Women's Health: Survival Tips
March 20, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBAs we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your women's health rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Pediatrics: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
March 19, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBGet the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Whether you love kids or are intimidated by them, Katie and Vicky will help prepare you to have an awesome pediatrics rotation.
Pediatrics: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
March 18, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBDo you hear what I hear? Probably not with an ear infection. We’ll discuss two super common pediatric ear issues: otitis media and otitis externa. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Pediatrics: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
March 17, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBWe know students commonly find childhood rashes overwhelming so let’s break them down for you. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Pediatrics: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
March 16, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWhen are kids expected to stack 2 blocks? When do they jump? When do they say 'mama'? We have all the childhood milestones covered, with easy ways to remember them too. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Pediatrics: Survival Tips
March 15, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBAs we wrap up this episode, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your pediatrics rotation. For the show notes filled with all the episode information, tables and study aids, head over to www.hippoeducation.com/rcc
Psychiatry: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
March 14, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBGet the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. From the DSM-5 to psych notes, Katie and Vicky will have you prepared for your first day and beyond.
Psychiatry: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
March 13, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBKatie and Vicky review the diagnosis and treatment of major depressive disorder including a classic mnemonic that Katie is desperate to re-write. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Psychiatry: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
March 12, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBYou'll never guess Vicky's specific phobia. Join Katie and Vicky as they discuss both anxiety and panic, two common complaints you will see on your rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Psychiatry: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
March 11, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThere are a whole host of symptoms seen in psychosis. We lay out the positive and negative symptoms with loads of examples. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Psychiatry: Survival Tips
March 10, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBAs we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your psychiatry rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.