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...

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...

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...

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 COPDDefinition of COPD exacerbation Case example for the work-up and management of a COPD exacerbation. This episode was edited by Dr. Ambrose...

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 physiologyDefinition, classification of causes and management of acute kidney injuryThis 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! The Clerk...

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! The Clerk...

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! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺 (@theclerkcommutepodcast) • Instagram photos and...

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...

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! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The...

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! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺 (@theclerkcommutepodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Script Edited by: Dr. Leslie Po and Jacob Peller Episode Edited by: Brigid...

Today we will be learning about common drugs in anesthesia, which will help you during your anesthesia rotation. It’s recommended that you listen to this episode after listening to the Anesthesia 101 episode that was published on August 26, 2021. This episode was edited by Dr. Sena Aflaki, an anesthesiologist at South Lake Regional Health Centre. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺...

Hey Clerk Commuters! Felt a little salty recently?  Join us today to about an approach to hyponatremia, a common presentation on the internal medicine wards! This episode was edited by Dr. Monty Sandhu an internal medicine physician at St. Michael’s Hospital. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺 (@theclerkcommutepodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Written by: Zoe McManus and Jacob...

Hey Clerk Commuters! Do you love neuro? Are you curious about the path to neurosurgery?  Today we have the privilege of interviewing Dr. Das, neurosurgeon and scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital. Dr. Das studied literature and philosophy at The University of Michigan and Harvard University before graduating from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. He then pursued a PhD at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, during which time he studied the biology of neural...

Hey Clerk Commuters!  In this episode we are talking with Dr. Ariel Lefkowitz, an internal medicine physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, about identifying burnout and ways to address burnout and promote wellness among medical trainees. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺 (@theclerkcommutepodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Written by: Alex D’Souza and Meg Watson Episode...

Hey Clerk Commuters!   In this episode we interview Dr. Caroline Jeon, Staff Family Medicine Physician at St. Michael’s Hospital and Lecturer with a specialty career in HIV primary care. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Jeon’s path to a specializing within family medicine, applying to family medicine plus ones and advice for clerks and pre-clerks. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺...

Hey Clerk Commuters! Is your surgery block coming up? Are you interested in pursuing a career in surgery?  In this episode, we interview the Division Head and Program Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at The University of Toronto, Dr. Bobby Yanagawa.  Tune in for our discussion with Dr. Yanagawa about tips for succeeding in your surgery block and advice for pursuing a career in surgery. Check us out on Instagram...

Hey Clerk Commuters! Are looking for tips to make the most out of the rest of your clerkship year? or looking for advice for what to expect for clerkship next year? In this episode, we talk to 4th year medical student Hayley Wagman about the transition to clerkship, maintaining balance, how to get the most out of your rotations and MORE! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺...

In part 1 of this episode series, we reviewed the Mental Status Exam which is a unique part of the psychiatric interview. Want to learn when it is appropriate to use a Form 1? Join us as we go through a psychiatric interview example. As a **warning** for our listeners, there will be mention of suicide during our case today. In your rotation, you may come across patients who share thoughts that may be emotionally difficult to handle. Remember, you can always go to your supervisor to process...

Hey Clerk Commuters! Have you ever wondered what the corresponding physical exam is in Psychiatry? Join us for a comprehensive overview of the Mental Status Exam, a critical element of any psychiatric assessment. This episode was edited by Dr. Lucy Chen, a psychiatrist at CAMH. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺 (@theclerkcommutepodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Written by: Andreea...

Hey Clerk Commuters! How many times have you seen a patient stumble into emerg clenching their stomach? Join us as we learn an approach to one of the most common presentations in the emergency department, abdominal pain. This episode was edited by Dr. Jacqueline Willinsky, an emergency medicine physician at the University Health Network. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates about upcoming episodes! The Clerk Commute Podcast | Facebook The Clerk Commute Podcast 🩺...

Hey Clerk Commuters! We’re back with the first full episode with your new hosts, Alex and Meg. With a new year of clerks entering the wards bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, we thought it’d be a good time to learn about a feeling you’re bound to have by the end of your block. Today we will be learning an approach to fatigue! We would like to thank Dr. Sharon Domb, a family physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, for editing this episode. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for updates...

Hey Clerk Commuters! We have some exciting news.  We're heading into residency so we're passing on the torch to two new hosts, second year University of Toronto medical students Alex D'Souza and Meg Watson. They're excited to be sharing a new chapter of the podcast with all of you. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes!

Hey Clerk Commuters - not-so silent episode about a silent killer coming right up! Learn how to approach, diagnose and treat hypertension from the family medicine clinic with this Hypertension episode today! 

Hey Clerk Commuters - you're tachy and I hate you but I won't after you develop an approach to peri-operative complications in anesthesia! Join us for an approach to peri-operative bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, post-operative nausea/vomiting and post-operative delirium!!