After listening to this podcast, students should be able to: Identify risk factors related to each of the two types of esophageal cancer List symptoms presented by patients with esophageal cancer. Explain recommended steps to diagnose patients with esophageal cancer List the general treatment options for patients with esophageal cancer

In this episode Madeline McDonald interviews Dr. Najma Ahmed who is the co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns. Madeline and Dr. Ahmed discuss various topics from mentorship and physician advocacy to gun control and the government's responsibilty to address gun violence as a public health emergency.

By the end of this podcast, you will be able to:  Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of an extensor tendon injury; List key structures relevant to the management of an extensor tendon injuries; Discuss of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of extensor tendon injuries; Outline potential complications of extensor tendon injuries.

By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:  Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of flexor tendon injury; List the implications of primary versus secondary repairs;  Identify key structures relevant to the management of a flexor tendon injuries;  Discuss  surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of flexor tendon injuries;  Identify potential complications of flexor tendon injuries.

PDF Notes for Episode on Assessment and Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries

By the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:  Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of proximal metacarpal fractures; Create a differential diagnosis for proximal metacarpal fractures; Understand the initial management for a patient with a proximal metacarpal fracture; Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of proximal metacarpal fractures; Identify potential complications of proximal metacarpal fractures Be aware of the long-term functional outcomes of proximal metacarpal fractures.

By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:  Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of metacarpal fractures; Create a differential diagnosis for metacarpal fractures; Understand the initial management for a patient with a metacarpal fracture; Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of metacarpal fractures; Identify potential complications of metacarpal fractures Be aware of the long-term functional outcomes of metacarpal fractures.

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe key structures relevant to the management of a nail bed injury;  List key features on history and physical examination suggestive of a nail bed injury; Outline the initial management for a patient with a nail bed injury;  Discuss surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of nail bed injuries;  Identify and describe potential complications of nail bed injuries.

At the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to: Describe an approach to a patient presenting with a digital amputation;  Describe an approach to classifying digital amputations;  List the indications and contraindications of digital replantation; State the operative sequence of a digital replantation surgery;  Recall the key points related to post-operative care.

By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: Explain the mechanism of injury that leads to ACL tears Recognize and identify key features in the clinical presentation and physical evaluation of patients with these type of injuries List the methods of diagnosis and treatment for ACL tears