Is Nephrology really just for the 'nerds' of Internal Medicine?  Michael Girsberger, MD, FRCPC, a practicing Nephrologist in Prince Edward Island, is here to embrace the stereotype—but also challenge it. Nephrologists do so much more than dialysis and kidney care; their work spans acute mechanics, intricate puzzle-solving, and a healthy dose of General Internal Medicine.

In this episode, host Cameron Wong dives into the diverse and dynamic life of a Nephrologist. From tackling complex diagnoses over weeks to managing a broad practice in a community/rural setting, Dr. Girsberger reveals how this specialty offers variety, intellectual excitement, and opportunities to make a real difference. And yes, his passion for kidney pathology is contagious!

A word of advice from Dr. Girsberger: ‘Stay open as you plan your career’. He never imagined when he was doing his residency in Switzerland that he’d be one of three Nephrologists in Prince Edward Island.

Check out Specialty Café’s very first episode on Internal Medicine (March 31, 2021) https://specialtycafe.libsyn.com/ep_1_internal_medicine_final_mix_en_feb12021mp3