Medgeeks Clinical Review Podcast
418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 957 ratingsOur goal is to change the way students and clinicians learn medicine. We are dedicated to providing the best medical content to help clinicians get through school, the boards, and to excel in clinical practice.
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PA Boards 115: Fear and doubt - Can I handle the responsibility?
February 11, 2017 17:52 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MBAm I good enough? Do I know enough? Am I where I am supposed to be compared to others? It doesn't matter where you are in your career - you have to watch this. I hope to change your perspective (for the better) ... - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work ...
PA Boards 114: Feeling lost in the hospital
February 10, 2017 17:45 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBTodays question comes from a new PA student who feels a little lost during rounds. Check it out! Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in between, we can definitely help. We've worked with ...
PA Boards 113: Hands on experience/Vertigo/PA Salary
February 09, 2017 11:10 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBToday I'm answering 3 questions: 1. How do we get clinical experience early on in PA School? 2. How do we differentiate between vertigo? 3. My thoughts on a new graduate PA Salary - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work...
PA Boards 113: Hands on experience/Vertigo/PA Salary
February 09, 2017 11:10 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBToday I'm answering 3 questions: 1. How do we get clinical experience early on in PA School? 2. How do we differentiate between vertigo? 3. My thoughts on a new graduate PA Salary Subscribe to the youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/paboards Website: http://physicianassistantboards.com Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/and_reid PABoards IG: https://www.instagram.com/paboards FB: https://www.facebook.com/paboards1
PA Boards 112: Advice for a new graduate
February 08, 2017 08:32 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBDid you recently graduate or start clinicals? If so - then I made this for you :) Here's my 2 cents for those of you who are now officially on your own... If you know someone who could benefit from this - please share this video. It would mean the world to me! Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop takin...
PA Boards 111: Q&A: The details of stress testing (clinical and board review)
February 01, 2017 00:22 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MBToday we'll be answering a question regarding stress testing. Who needs it? What options are available? What are the contraindications and nuances associated with stress testing? - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work lif...
PA Boards 111: Q&A: The details of stress testing (clinical and board review)
February 01, 2017 00:22 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MBToday we'll be answering a question regarding stress testing. Who needs it? What options are available? What are the contraindications and nuances associated with stress testing? If you have questions - send them to [email protected] Subscribe to our youtube channel here: youtube.com/paboards Website: http://physicianassistantboards.com Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/and_reid PABoards IG: https://www.instagram.com/paboards FB: https://www.facebook.com/pa...
PA Boards 110: Digoxin MOA in AFIB (Q&A)
January 23, 2017 17:49 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBToday, we're going to be answering a readers question regarding digoxin's mechanism of action when used for atrial fibrillation. We'll also touch on some other important aspects of the drug. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve ...
PA Boards 109: What if you misdiagnose a patient?
January 17, 2017 23:04 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBToday we're going to be answering a question from a new provider. She's a recent physician assistant graduate and asks what to do if you miss a diagnosis. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anythin...
PABoards 108: 3 truths to a great life (2016 recap)
January 12, 2017 03:07 - 18 minutes - 10.5 MB2016 was the best and worst year of my life. I experienced my lowest lows and my highest highs - all in the same year. So, today, I thought I would share the top three things I learned last year. I am also making an announcement at the end of the podcast where I plan to post a video a day (5 days a week) on youtube - starting February. I'm going to commit to this for at least one month :) Listen at the end for details. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to li...
PA Boards 107: Should we do away with routine pelvic exams?
December 29, 2016 18:21 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBShould we do away with universal routine pelvic exams? According to the USPSTF they may be causing more harm than good. In this podcast, I discuss the potential downfall to routine pelvic exams. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Impro...
PA Boards 106: Clinical Pearls for Chlamydia & Gonorrhea
December 21, 2016 03:40 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBToday, we'll discuss signs, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options for both chlamydia and gonorrhea. This is a clinical talk - meaning we'll go over real world scenarios (a little different when compared to board review). - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home ...
PA Boards 105: Syphilis screening - now what?
December 13, 2016 07:01 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBDo you know who needs to be screened. We'll quickly go over that while elaborating on the different ways to screen, including the reverse order of testing as described by the CDC. Finally, I'll clarify what to do with the results - false positive, false negative, or accurate? - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want t...
PA Boards 104: Prostate Cancer Screening (the good, the bad, the ugly)
December 02, 2016 01:56 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBToday, we are going to be reviewing everything you need to know about prostate cancer screening. We'll go over the PSA, DRE, TRUS, and biopsy. We'll answer the following questions: 1. Who should be screened? 2. How often should they be screened? 3. What are the problems with screening? 4. What do we do with an abnormal result? Everything you need packed into 15 minutes ;) - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. T...
PA Boards 103: Interview with Bernard (ortho PA-C)
November 24, 2016 18:44 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBToday we are going to be speaking with Bernard, who's an orthopedic physician assistant practicing in New York Presbyterian/Queens. He has been in orthopedics for 7 years and shares his experience and what he has learned along the way. This interview is filled with pearls for those interested in the profession. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a persona...
PA Boards 102: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
November 14, 2016 18:26 - 5 minutes - 6.57 MBAfter 10 years, the CDC finally updated their guidelines for RMSF. Today, we are going to review the presentation and treatment options for rocky mountain spotted fever. Left untreated, this carries a 20% mortality rate - so don't miss it! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home H...
PA Boards 101: Interview w Tracy (DNP student)
November 08, 2016 17:12 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBToday I had the pleasure of speaking with Tracy Lindstrom who is in her last semester as a DNP student. She has 10 years of experience as a nurse (MICU, home health, and case management). She shares her journey and the difficulties that come along with pursuing a career in medicine while being hearing impaired. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personal...
PA Boards 101: Balanitis - A Clinical Review
November 04, 2016 01:09 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBWe are going to discuss the multiple etiologies, signs, symptoms, labs, and treatment options for balanitis. It's important to know the etiologies because it's not always due to fungal infections and sometimes a more serious etiology can masquerade as Balanitis. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. W...
PA Boards 100: Migraine Pharmacology
October 28, 2016 17:02 - 20 minutes - 23.1 MBToday we're going to discuss abortive and prophylactic therapies for migraine. We'll go into the pharmacology to help you create a game plan for your patients. Enjoy :) - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously ...
PA Boards 99: Interview Drexel University Student (Josh)
October 21, 2016 18:50 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBToday we're going to be speaking with Josh Estrada - whos a Drexel University PA student. He recently finished didactic and is starting clinical rotations. He shares his experience including things that worked and didn't work to help him get through the first year. He gives some great advice - have a listen! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is...
PA Boards 98: Candida Vulvovaginitis
October 09, 2016 17:19 - 12 minutes - 14 MBWe'll discuss the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment. How to approach your pregnant patient. What do you do with resistant candidiasis? Clinically focused relevant review for those in family practice and OBGYN. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ......
PA Boards 97: Interview w Christina Baker (PA Student)
October 04, 2016 22:07 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBToday we're going to be speaking with Christina Baker who is months away from graduating as a physician assistant from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She shares some great insight regarding who journey. Christina also shares some amazing advice and pearls for those who are thinking about PA school or those currently in PA school. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. Thi...
PA Boards 96: Interview with Amy (PA school grad)
September 19, 2016 15:14 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MBToday we're going to be speaking with Amy. She's a recent graduate from the University of South Alabama PA program. She'll give her advice on what to do and what not to do for those going through didactic and clinical year. She also touches on how she personally overcame a tragic event that happened 3 months prior to graduating - and the mindset she adopted to over come it. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigat...
PA Boards 95: Failed the boards (PANCE, PANRE, USMLE)?
September 14, 2016 23:29 - 5 minutes - 6.68 MBToday I'm answering a question from a student who failed their boards. So many are going through this - yet so many feel like they are alone. If you have failed an exam, the boards, or anything else for that matter - have a listen. I know it will help. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you...
PA Boards 94: Everything B12 Deficiency
September 13, 2016 00:03 - 14 minutes - 17 MBToday we're going to discuss everything you need to know about B12 deficiency for the boards and clinical practice. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in betw...
PA Boards 93: Interview with Marya (medical school grad)
September 07, 2016 14:29 - 19 minutes - 22.6 MBToday, we're going to be interviewing Marya - a medical school graduate. She graduated from medical school in Pakistan and did her internship in Saudi Arabia. She is currently in the process of matching in Canada. She gives some great advice to foreign medical graduates and for those students currently going through the process. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different...
PABoards 92: Do statins REALLY cause myalgia?
September 02, 2016 18:47 - 6 minutes - 7.96 MBIs the link between statins and muscular damage a myth? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in between, we can definitely help. We've worked with thousa...
PA Boards 91: Your career doesn't define you!
August 30, 2016 03:23 - 13 minutes - 7.47 MBThis episode is based on the large numbers of emails I get regarding setbacks in medicine (both as a student and clinician). - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anyth...
PA Boards 90: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
August 26, 2016 16:25 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MBToday we're going to go into a little detail regarding IBS: etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in between, we ca...
PA Boards 89: Colon Cancer Screening
August 19, 2016 23:34 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBHere are the updated USPSTF guidelines - there are now 7 options which are recommended to screen for colon cancer. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in bet...
PA Boards 88: Why I've been on hiatus...
August 12, 2016 19:33 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MBYou can find out the full details for the course at physicianassistantboards.com/course - enrollment closes 8/16/2016
PA Boards 86: DUB Management
June 29, 2016 04:01 - 10 minutes - 5.82 MBToday we're going to answer a students question regarding the management of DUB/AUB. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in between, we can definitely help. ...
PA Boards 85: CHF Mortality Reduction: Novel Medications
May 24, 2016 23:56 - 13 minutes - 16 MBToday we will be discussing the newer medications that have been proven to reduce mortality in systolic dysfunction. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in be...
PA Boards 84: Updated AAP Guideline - BRUE
April 27, 2016 01:32 - 9 minutes - 5.5 MBToday we are going to be discussing the AAPs new updated guideline regarding BRUE. BRUE stands for brief resolved unexplained events - this new terminology will replace the old term ALTE (apparent life-threatening events). This is the first clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics that specifically applies to patients who have experienced an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE). - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the lif...
PA Boards 83: OCP and Breast Cancer Risk
March 24, 2016 16:14 - 6 minutes - 7.72 MBToday we're going to be answering a students question regarding the risk of breast cancer and oral contraception. Is there really an increased risk and why? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your...
PA Boards 82: Migraine Headache
February 23, 2016 05:11 - 28 minutes - 33 MBToday we're going to be talking migraine headaches from a clinical standpoint. I'm going to present the many presentations you can expect to encounter when dealing with a migraine. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work au...
PA Boards 81: Updated DM Clinical Guidelines
January 22, 2016 02:04 - 14 minutes - 8.18 MBAn updated algorithm for type 2 diabetes management from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has been recently released. It includes new sections on lifestyle therapy, guiding principles, and incorporates all medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration through December 2015 for managing hyperglycemia, weight, blood pressure, and dyslipidemia. See the show notes and the specific algorithms here.
PA Boards 81: Updated DM Clinical Guidelines
January 22, 2016 02:04 - 14 minutes - 8.18 MBAn updated algorithm for type 2 diabetes management from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has been recently released. It includes new sections on lifestyle therapy, guiding principles, and incorporates all medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration through December 2015 for managing hyperglycemia, weight, blood pressure, and Dyslipidemia. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you na...
PA Boards 80: Clinical Pearl - When Things Don't Make Sense
December 22, 2015 18:57 - 10 minutes - 5.79 MBYou grab the next chart, and notice a chief complaint of abdominal pain. You notice the patient is a 35 year old female. You immediately formulate a differential diagnosis in your head before entering the room. The more you speak with this patient - the more her symptoms don't make sense. So now what? Here's a clinical pearl for you. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks diffe...
PA Boards 79: Barrett's Esophagus (plus New Website)
December 14, 2015 18:09 - 9 minutes - 5.61 MBToday we will be discussing Barrett's esophagus: what is it, who's at risk, who needs to be screened, and how do you diagnose? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or any...
PA Boards 78: We All Make Mistakes
December 01, 2015 01:54 - 14 minutes - 8.29 MBToday I want to discuss the emotional burden of caring too much for your patients. You can't let your mistakes get to you - we all make them! You have to find the balance where you aren't completely emotionally invested while making sure your patients aren't just another number. I also want to talk about caring for patients who don't seem to care about themselves. Going into medicine is tough - but if you really want to do it, you will. If you don't, you wont. It's all about your state of...
PA Boards 77: Don't fear failure. Fear being average.
November 20, 2015 23:12 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MBToday we're going to be discussing motivation, procrastination, and the feeling of being inadequate. Everyone has doubt - everyone is scared. Scared of failure. Scared of looking stupid. Scared of the unknown, really. I want to address all of these topics today - which are so critical to your success. I'm going to share some insight that I think will help you look at things a little differently. Just know that you're capable of MORE. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Board...
PA Boards 76: Does School/Work/Life Balance Exist?
November 17, 2015 19:45 - 25 minutes - 14.8 MBToday we're going to be discussing school/work/life balance and the mental struggles that occur while studying medicine and how to overcome them. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life...
PA Boards 75: Microscopic Hematuria Workup
November 11, 2015 00:02 - 16 minutes - 9.4 MBToday we're going to discuss the workup needed when presented with asymptomatic microscopic hematuria. Let's discuss the history, physical exam, and labs that need to be ordered. Don't worry - most cases are benign :) - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work...
PA Boards 74: First Dabigatran Reversal Agent!
October 29, 2015 02:57 - 10 minutes - 5.89 MBFirst off I want to let everyone know the app is FINALLY ready! It's available for both apple and android. Go and download the app for free! Find it at physicianassistantboards.com/app Todays episode is about the first dabigatran reversal agent. Officially FDA approved in October 2015. This is definitely a practice changing update! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks diffe...
PA Boards 73: TSH Therapy & Contraception During Pre-Menopause
October 05, 2015 19:35 - 12 minutes - 7.13 MBToday were going to be answering a couple questions from Kristi - a listener of the podcast. She actually has two questions - one regarding thyroid treatment in the geriatric population and another regarding oral contraception in the perimenopausal state. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Wheth...
PA Boards 72: Is it safe to combine a macrolide and a statin?
September 22, 2015 18:55 - 8 minutes - 4.95 MB...should you avoid the two? is there a risk of rhabdomyolysis? I would argue not - take a listen as to why it really doesn't matter. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ......
PA Boards 71: Vertigo Made Simple
September 15, 2015 00:27 - 11 minutes - 6.41 MBOn today's episode we answer a listeners question regarding vertigo. He wants to know when an MRI is indicated in the evaluation of vertigo. So, we decipher peripherl vs central causes and we discuss when an MRI is indicated. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking y...
PA Boards 70: IV vs Oral therapy for MS relapse (plus how to win free board review app)
September 07, 2015 21:53 - 7 minutes - 4.57 MBTodays topic will be discussing oral therapy vs IV therapy when treating MS relapse. Based on the literature it seems that both yield similar results. The only exception is when treating optic neuritis - and to be honest, I'm not totally convinced regarding the evidence. Curious to know why? Have a listen! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is...
PA Boards 69: Most of you WILL make this clinical mistake - DON'T!
August 31, 2015 23:40 - 19 minutes - 11.2 MB...most of you will make this mistake. Why? Simply due to a lack of experience. I'm here to make sure you don't :) - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life balance ...or anything in betw...