Medical Student Medical Spanish Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Javier Mendoza, a gastroenterologist from Spain. We discuss the start of his career in medicine, including his specialty choice, exciting developments in gastroenterology, like understanding the microbiome, and differences in the healthcare systems of Europe and the US. This episode is recommended for our advanced listeners.

Click here to view the episode's transcript and key words & phrases: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QhCqHQdzsvAy5ozpK3Viq_80lfaKlnX4La9yG4MjKyI/edit?usp=sharing

In the second part of our interview with Dr. Javier Mendoza, we learn about his work in digital health, including the role of artificial intelligence and technology in medicine. We also discuss Dr. Mendoza's experience doing rotations in the US and working as a gastroenterologist during the pandemic. 

In the second part of our interview with Dr. Teresa Aldabó, we discuss her work-life balance as a critical care physician as well as her experience working in the ICU throughout the pandemic.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Teresa Aldabó, a critical care physician who works in Seville, Spain. We discuss the beginning of her career in medicine and her work as a transplant coordinator for the Andalusian region. This episode is recommended for our advanced listeners.

Click here to view the episode's transcript and key words & phrases: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWdtqqiVig2iCMH0YyHchjwKyAEn46YpQb-WX8mWMvM/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Mike and Amanda model a conversation in which a physician informs a patient of his type 2 diabetes diagnosis. The conversation includes examples of Ask-Tell-Ask, partnership statements, and collaboration on a plan.  

Click here to view the transcript for this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cghLZv0DdJoJc0FxeRbAZ7V6rdmVutuUJLdEihtkls/edit?usp=sharing

From unexpected diagnoses to vaccines, there are many instances in which medical providers must engage with patients on a topic that may be upsetting or difficult to understand. In this episode, Mike, Amanda, and Dr. Mendoza discuss how to talk about difficult topics with patients. They provide suggestions for how to approach hard conversations as well as guiding sentences and phrases. 

Click here to view the episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EPVLMthCoo83y_LsI9ysMiOhWJ_l5BMD0U6wiMLkOhU/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Michael and Amanda model a basic medical interview with a patient suffering from chest pain. 

Click here to view the transcript of this episode & worksheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pKUtTsPrCcBsGAv7SeA9sXmnJwTx5-MrI11JpDbGzOM/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Michael, Amanda, and Dr. Mendoza review the main components of a medical interview in Spanish. Their discussion includes general approaches for eliciting a patient's story, key questions and phrases, and helpful tips. 

Click here to view the transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F7zwdnx_7KcCbNkjX20FfoQrA8a0XvDcsGlZsBQ-Ylg/edit?usp=sharing

Click here to view our patient encounter 101 guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mtx1iyNCc9CEgz8UdBxg3y8_JUAm24bCQoV5e1glERE/edit?usp=sharing

In this trailer episode, Michael, Amanda, and Dr. Mendoza introduce themselves and the podcast.

Click here to view the transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QBpxBoSLuy4b1NbmrOIp5-wN84H2zTxlqWSZ255fn7Q/edit?usp=sharing

In this trailer episode, Michael, Amanda, and Dr. Mendoza introduce themselves and the podcast. 

Click here to view the transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QBpxBoSLuy4b1NbmrOIp5-wN84H2zTxlqWSZ255fn7Q/edit?usp=sharing