The Clerk Commute

By Alex D'Souza and Megan Watson

The Clerk Commute is a Canadian medical education podcast designed for incoming and current clerks - featuring physician interviews, clerkship content, up-to-date research and case-based discussion

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The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

The Clerk Commute episodes:

January 11, 2024 Beyond the Ache: Decoding Polyarticular Joint Pain
Hey Clerk Commuters, welcome back to another episode! Today we will be learning about polyarticular joint pain, a common challenge in both family practice and in internal medicine.

This episode was edited by Dr. Gregory Choy, a rheumatologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
We would also like to thank our sponsor for this episode, BeMo Academic Consulting. As a part of their sponsorship to our podcast, BeMo is offering all listeners one free session with their admissions advisors which can be used to help you with your application documents for either medicine, residency, Casper prep, MCAT prep or interview prep. Use the code BeMoFreeSession to book your free advising session.

Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Written by: Zoe McManus
Script Edited by: Dr. Gregory Choy
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou
Sponsored by: BeMo Academic Consulting

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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September 17, 2023 Prenatal Care in the 1st Trimester
Hey Clerk Commuters, welcome back to another episode! Today, we will be learning about prenatal care, which is sure to be an important part of your family medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology rotation. This episode will discuss prenatal visits and pregnancy counselling during the 1st trimester.

This episode was edited by Dr. Karen Swirsky, a family physician at St. Michael’s Hospital.

We would also like to thank our sponsor for this episode, BeMo Academic Consulting. As a part of their sponsorship to our podcast, BeMo is offering all listeners one free session with their admissions advisors which can be used to help you with your application documents for either medicine, residency, Casper prep, MCAT prep or interview prep. Use the code BeMoFreeSession to book your free advising session.

Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Written by: Jacob Peller (CC3)
Script Edited by: Dr. Karen Swirsky
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou
Sponsored by: BeMo Academic Consulting

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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12min
May 24, 2023 Approach to Preterm Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
Hey Clerk Commuters, welcome back to another episode! Today we will be discussing preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (or PPROM!), including its presentation, investigations and management. Tune in prior to your next OB shift so you are prepared for this presentation.

This episode was edited by Dr. Suraya Bhabha, an obstetrician and gynecologist at St. Joseph’s Health Sciences Centre.

We would also like to thank our sponsor for this episode, BeMo Academic Consulting. As a part of their sponsorship to our podcast, BeMo is offering all listeners one free session with their admissions advisors which can be used to help you with your application documents for either medicine, residency, Casper prep, MCAT prep or interview prep. Use the code BeMoFreeSession to book your free advising session.

Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Written by: Dr. Suraya Bhabha
Script Edited by: Dr. Suraya Bhabha
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou
Sponsored by: BeMo Academic Consulting

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.

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23min
May 11, 2023An Approach to COPD Exacerbations
Today we will be going over COPD. This is a common condition and comorbidity in the general population. Whether you’re on an in-patient ward, in an acute setting, or in a family practice office, we want to make sure that we have an organized approach to this patient. This episode will cover the following topics:
Brief overview of the pathophysiology of COPD
Definition of COPD exacerbation
Case example for the work-up and management of a COPD exacerbation.
This episode was edited by Dr. Ambrose Lau, a Staff Respirologist at UHN.

We would also like to thank our sponsor for this episode, BeMo Academic Consulting. As a part of their sponsorship to our podcast, BeMo is offering all listeners one free session with their admissions advisors which can be used to help you with your application documents for either medicine, residency, Casper prep, MCAT prep or interview prep. Use the code BeMoFreeSession to book your free advising session.
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Written by: Jess Sussman and Zoe McManus
Script Edited by: Dr. Ambrose Lau
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou
Sponsored by: BeMo Academic Consulting

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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April 26, 2023Acute Kidney Injury: Review of Renal Physiology & Approach to Diagnosis
Hey Clerk Commuters!

Today we will learn about acute kidney injury, a common presentation on the internal medicine wards and in the ICU. This episode will cover the following topics:
Brief overview of kidney anatomy and physiology
Definition, classification of causes and management of acute kidney injury
This episode was edited by Dr. Alireza Zahireh, a nephrologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Written by: Jess Sussman and Jacob Peller
Script Edited by: Dr. Alireza Zahireh
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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12min
April 12, 2023Delirium vs Dementia?: An Approach to the Patient with Delirium
Hey Clerk Commuters!

Today we will be discussing delirium, a common issue on the internal medicine wards and one that can be challenging for medical students to diagnose. This episode will cover the following topics:
Delirium vs. dementia
The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
Common causes of delirium (DIMS)
A case example
This episode was edited by Dr. Eric Wong, a staff geriatrician at Unity Health.
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Written by: Zoe McManus
Script Edited by: Dr. Eric Wong
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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20min
March 29, 2023 Approach to The Agitated Patient
Hey Clerk Commuters!
In this episode, we work through a case for a practical approach to an agitated patient with Dr. Justin Logan, an Emergency Medicine physician at St. Michael’s Hospital. We also discuss practical safety points for reducing risk day to day when interacting with patients in the ER.
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Written by: Jacob Peller
Original Music by: Aaron Dou

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.

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44min
March 15, 2023 Navigating Access to Prescription Medications
Hey Clerk Commuters!
In this episode, we interview Dr. Danyaal Raza, a family physician with Unity Health Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital, Assistant Professor with the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine and past Chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare. His work as a health reformer focuses on achieving better medicare, public-private health care, and the connections between work, wealth and health.
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Written by: Zoe McManus
Original Music by: Aaron Dou

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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29min
February 28, 2023 Transition to Clerkship: Q&A with Upper Year Clerkship Reps
How do I prepare for clerkship rotations? What is "TTC"? How do I choose electives?

In this episode, we chat with the current 2T4 Clerkship Reps, Jessica Petricca and Janice Chan, about everything clerkship-related. Tune in for answers to the most anticipated clerkship questions, information on the "Transition To Clerkship", and general advice and insights from current CC3s!
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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28min
February 15, 2023 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Welcome back Clerk Commuters! Join us today as we learn about the approach to abnormal uterine bleeding. This episode was edited by Dr. Leslie Po, a staff obstetrician and gynecologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes!
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Script Edited by: Dr. Leslie Po and Jacob Peller
Episode Edited by: Brigid Sterling
Recorded by: Alexandra D'Souza and Megan Watson
Original Music by: Aaron Dou

Disclaimer: Content discussed on this podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
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18min

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