Episodes
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The best April Fool's joke is the one pulled on April 10 instead of April 1, because then no one's expecting it. Thank you to all the fans, supporters and listeners of How To Win Friends & Influenza. You're awesome! Piano solos by Mewtwo the cat.
Published 04/10/20
Published 04/10/20
Some people light up joints and some people light up when they hear about joints. Although these are theoretically not mutually exclusive, rheumatologists tend to form the latter group. In this episode, Dr Allan talks about rheumatology, interesting diseases in the specialty and what it's like to win an award shaped like a foot. Instrumental blips by Lily Chen.
Published 01/30/20
Blood vessels are needed to keep the liquid of life pumping throughout our bodies! In this episode, Dr Gabrielle talks about vascular surgery, rather interesting stories and workplace justice. Theme music by Rupert Keller.
Published 08/20/19
Anaesthetics! And the people who do it! They might have a title that's hard to pronounce, but the ability to guide patients through operations safely remains rewarding. In this episode, Dr Marie talks about life as an anaesthseticoshcsdokdtist, interesting cases and training advice. Chill beats by Professor Phil Poronnik.
Published 07/21/19
The recipe for geriatrics is diverse and beautiful. It's 5 parts general medicine, 2 parts falls investigations, 1 part deathly despair, 3 parts woolly sweaters and 5 parts super cool. In this episode, Dr Chris talks about the variety of hospital presentations, the balanced geriatrician lifestyle and how to find your ultimate calling. Sick beats by Professor Phil Poronnik.
Published 06/21/19
Chronic diseases can strike people of all ages, from foetus to corpse (probably not inclusive). Adolescent medicine is what it sounds like: the branch of medicine that deals with adolescents, particularly when it comes to chronic diseases. In this episode, Dr Linette talks about what adolescent medicine involves and the type of health practitioner it suits. Theme music by Lily Chen.
Published 01/16/19
Otolaryngology isn't likely to be any child's first word, but it sure makes for a great Hangman game! In this episode, Dr Faruque talks about the specialty colloquially known as ENT and gems of wisdom for making it onto a specialty program. Theme music by Jordan D. Peterson, a collaboration between Ehsan W. Farshid and Lily Chen.
Published 12/11/18
Skin is good. Skin is great. Skin is important to every person, especially when it comes to quality of life. In this episode, Professor Pablo talks about why dermatology is extremely exciting and matters as a specialty. Theme music by Lily Chen.
Published 11/10/18