Fetal therapy is a subspecialty of maternal-fetal medicine focused on treating fetal disease before birth — from prenatal cures (anemia, TTTS) to improving outcomes (myelomeningocele, CDH), optimizing conditions at birth, and transplacental therapy (SVT, congenital heart block). In this episode, Dr. Michelle Kush walks us through the major fetal therapy procedures you may encounter as an OB/GYN resident and what your role will be.

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About the Speakers:

Host: Lucy Brown, MD, MPH – Resident physician at Johns Hopkins GYN/OB. Dr. Brown is passionate about medical and resident education and will be pursuing a Fellowship in Complex Family Planning after residency.

Guest Speaker: Michelle L. Kush, MD – Assistant Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Center for Fetal Therapy in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins.

Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The views expressed are the speakers' own and do not constitute medical advice.

Your first Labor & Delivery triage shift is coming up — here's how to handle it. In this episode, we walk through the full workflow: from chart-checking a patient before you walk in the room, to gathering a focused history, performing your exam, staffing efficiently, and writing a solid triage note.

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About the Speakers:

Host: Lucy Brown, MD, MPH – Resident physician at Johns Hopkins GYN/OB. Dr. Brown is passionate about medical and resident education and will be pursuing a Fellowship in Complex Family Planning after residency.

Guest Speaker: Ore Afon, MD – Gyn/Ob resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She attended Cornell University for undergrad and graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine & Life Sciences.

Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The views expressed are the speakers' own and do not constitute medical advice.

Join this episode to learn about postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) — the incidence, the etiologies, and the diagnostic approach to a patient presenting with uterine bleeding after menopause. A special focus is placed on endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial malignancy, including associated risk factors and the use of transvaginal ultrasound and endometrial sampling in the evaluation. Critical evaluation of PMB is important as the leading concern is cancer until proven otherwise in this patient population.

Keywords: Postmenopausal bleeding, Transvaginal ultrasound, Endometrial hyperplasia, Endometrial malignancy/cancer, Endometrial sampling

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About the Speakers:

Host: Lucy Brown, MD, MPH – Resident physician at Johns Hopkins GYN/OB. Dr. Brown is passionate about medical and resident education and will be pursuing a Fellowship in Complex Family Planning after residency.

Guest Speaker: Emily Stock, MD – Chief resident in the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is currently applying for GYN Oncology Fellowship.

Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The views expressed are the speakers' own and do not constitute medical advice.

Your first day in benign GYN clinic is fast-paced and can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we cover what to expect, what to review ahead of time, and practical tips for running an efficient, patient-centered clinic visit — even when you only have 15 minutes.

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About the Speakers:

Host: Lucy Brown, MD, MPH – Resident physician at Johns Hopkins GYN/OB. Dr. Brown is passionate about medical and resident education and will be pursuing a Fellowship in Complex Family Planning after residency.

Guest Speaker: Adrianna Gorniak, MD – Gyn/Ob resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She has a passion for all things gynecology, with a special interest in complex benign gynecology.

Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The views expressed are the speakers' own and do not constitute medical advice.

Your pager goes off — the ED has a GYN consult. Now what? In this episode, we walk through exactly how to triage, evaluate, and staff a benign gynecology consult in the emergency department, from the moment you get the call to closing the loop with your team.

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About the Speakers:

Host: Lucy Brown, MD, MPH – Resident physician at Johns Hopkins GYN/OB. Dr. Brown is passionate about medical and resident education and will be pursuing a Fellowship in Complex Family Planning after residency.

Guest Speaker: Jennifer Doorey, MD, MS – Academic Ob/Gyn at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the founder of MedReady, Dr. Doorey seeks to advance clinical medical education by developing resources for medical students and clinical educators.

Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The views expressed are the speakers' own and do not constitute medical advice.

Starting OB/GYN residency can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we break down the practical survival tips every incoming intern needs — from managing patients on Labor & Delivery and Gynecology, to studying efficiently, thriving in the OR, and protecting your wellbeing through a demanding first year.

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About the Speakers:

Host: Lucy Brown, MD, MPH – Resident physician at Johns Hopkins GYN/OB. Dr. Brown is passionate about medical and resident education and will be pursuing a Fellowship in Complex Family Planning after residency.

Guest Speaker: Jennifer Doorey, MD, MS – Academic Ob/Gyn at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the founder of MedReady, Dr. Doorey seeks to advance clinical medical education by developing resources for medical students and clinical educators.

Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The views expressed are the speakers' own and do not constitute medical advice.