The Clerk Commute

The Clerk Commute

By Alex D'Souza and Megan WatsonScienceLife Sciences
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The Clerk Commute episodes

  • 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.  

    15 min
  • 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.  

    12 min
  • 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.  

    23 min
  • An 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.  





    16 min
  • Acute 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. 

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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.  

    12 min
  • Delirium 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. 

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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.  

    20 min
  • 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.  



    44 min
  • 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.

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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.  

    29 min
  • 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.  

    28 min
  • 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.  

    18 min

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