Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Primary Cast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30. Pathology of Fluids, Haemodynamics and Haematology with Dr. Ben Wingrove | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:55:05 | |
Shock, DIC and the coagulation cascade! Dr. Ben Wingrove joins me today for a feature length random mash-up of things that happen in the circulation. We cover a range of topics here which feels similar to what you will be exposed to in the exam. Some of the diseases are covered in a lot of detail, but don't be intimidated as many of the questions just require a few key words to get the marks. You might need to listen to this a few times to get your head around the wordy-ness of these answers but have a look at the show notes where I have tried to give them a bit of structure. | |||
| 29. Renal & Endocrine Pathology with Dr. Jacqui Downey | 03 Mar 2024 | 00:27:13 | |
Renal failure, diabetes and thyroid storm! Jacqui Downey joins me for this 2-in-1 episode covering all the key elements of renal/endo pathology. Some of these questions are from waaaay back so take them with a grain of salt (no renal pun intended). | |||
| 20. Head and Neck Anatomy with Dr. Sophie Richards | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:41:38 | |
Orbits, neck triangles and more foramina than you can handle...Dr. Sophie Richards is in the podcast studio to discuss all things head and neck anatomy. Another HUGE topic and one that I found particularly challenging. Listen to the end to find out which of these questions literally brought me to tears, then learn how to answer it! | |||
| 19. What If You Fail? with Dr. Sarah Stewart | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:32:25 | |
It happens to most of us at some point in our careers, but what is it actually like to fail the Primary Exam? The enigmatic Dr. Sarah Stewart was kind enough to join me on this episode to discuss her experience failing the MCQ. We discuss how she navigated the path to re-sitting as well as some of the mental gymnastics that goes along with that. Sarah is the kind of person you want in your corner when life is not going how you planned it, so this is essentially the pep talk we all need right now. For those who have failed, who know someone who has failed or who just need some reassurance that everything will come out in the wash. | |||
| 18. Nervous System Physiology with Dr. Aruna Shivam | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:31:45 | |
Action potentials, neurotransmitters and nystagmus! Dr. Aruna Shivam is back for Episode 18 to chat about her favourite subject. We cover all of the 'must know' bits as well as a few of the more obscure but still possible questions from this area. I also give an update on how you can help support the podcast in order to keep it online as a free resource - check out more at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/primarycast | |||
| 17. Infectious Diseases Pathology with Dr. Josh Monester | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:26:06 | |
Staph, Strep and maybe even COVID...? Josh is BACK to cover the infectious diseases section of pathology. Most of these questions are about pathogenesis, clinical features and outcomes. There are quite a few 'regulars' in this topic - that is, many of these questions have come up across multiple years. We also reckon that the structure and clinical features of COVID might be far game within the next few years given *all of this* going on right now. | |||
| 16. Analgesic & Anti-Inflammatory Pharmacology with Dr. Shireen Gujral | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:19:20 | |
Ibuprofen, paracetamol and fentanyl! Dr. Shireen Gujral joins me today to discuss some pharmacology. This is Shireen's second visit to the podcast after joining me back in episode 8. | |||
| 15. Lower Limb Anatomy (Part 2) with Dr. Anna Morgan | 10 Oct 2021 | 00:29:11 | |
Menisci, cruciate ligaments and the muscles of the leg! Dr. Anna Morgan is back for the long awaited (at least by me) second instalment of Lower Limb Anatomy. Despite my persisting inability to say 'fibula trochlear' as part of an answer, we managed to get this one done just in time for those sitting their vivas this month. | |||
| 14. Gastrointestinal Pathology with Dr. Kristian Heise | 15 Aug 2021 | 00:34:48 | |
Hepatitis, cholecystitis and ischaemic gut! Episode 14 is jam-packed full of high yield path that is not only super relevant for the exam but is also kind of handy for your clinical life, too. I was joined by the effervescent & charming Dr. Kristian Heise, who divides his time between being an emergency registrar, an obstetric registrar and a fabulous 70's DJ at all our parties. | |||
| 13. Cardiac and Circulatory Physiology with Dr. Nicola Pearson | 30 Jul 2021 | 00:26:25 | |
Blood pressure, ECGs and the cardiac cycle! For this episode I am joined by Dr. Nicola Pearson, an ACEM trainee who has passed her primaries and is currently rotating to ICU. There are a few important diagrams to know in this topic so don't forget to check out the study notes on the website at https://www.acemprimarypodcast.com/episode13 | |||
| 12. Thoracic Anatomy with Dr. Aruna Shivam | 16 Jul 2021 | 00:32:16 | |
Great vessels, lungs and the thoracic inlet! For episode 12 I am joined by Dr. Aruna Shivam to cover all the big topics from the bones, vessels, muscles and organs of the thorax. These come up so often, so you really have to have these ready to go without having to think about them. The images we reference in the episode can be found in the study notes. | |||
| 11. Neuro Pharmacology with Dr. Nick Lelos | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:56:00 | |
Local anaesthetics, nitrous and ketamine! Dr Nick Lelos joins me to discuss all things neuro pharmacology. Nick is an ED registrar who is interested in trauma, speaks multiple languages and reckons studying for the primary is worse than learning Russian. Go figure. As usual, the transcript from this show can be found on the website as well as my own study notes from when I covered this topic for my primary exam. | |||
| 28. Neck and Spine Anatomy with Dr. Susan Lammi | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:23:40 | |
Vertebrae, triangles and the larynx! Dr Susan Lammi joins Primary Cast to chat about all the things in the neck and spine. For this topic make sure you have looked at the anatomy photographs of the triangles of the neck & the anterior neck dissection. It is also essential to have looked at the airway models and be able to describe what you see as well as be able to identify which vertebral bone you have been handed. | |||
| 10. Insights from an ACEM Examiner with Dr. Nadi Pandithage | 16 May 2021 | 00:40:16 | |
Have you ever wondered what your examiner is thinking? Well, luckily for you my guest for episode 10 is Dr. Nadi Pandithage, an ACEM examiner, emergency consultant (FACEM) and all around wonderful human being. She gives a great talk to the Darwin primary cohort about how to answer questions in a way that gets you the most marks in the shortest period of time. I LOVED this talk and so I asked her to join me for an episode so I can help her share these lessons with more candidates. Nadi would love to hear your feedback, so please leave a comment or review I can pass on to her. | |||
| 9. Renal Physiology with Dr. Josh Monester | 02 May 2021 | 00:39:19 | |
Sodium handling, renin release and calculating the GFR! For episode 9, Dr. Josh Monester joins me again to discuss the function of nephrons and the cool things they get up to. Some of these answers are a bit longer than you'd be expected to give in your exam, but we thought the extra explanation was worth it. There are heaps of notes on the episode webpage from my own revision - as well as a transcript of this episode. | |||
| 8. Cardiovascular Pharmacology with Dr. Shireen Gujral | 10 Apr 2021 | 00:37:10 | |
Calcium channel blockers, adenosine and digoxin toxicity (which is very hard to say quickly!) For episode 8, I am chatting with my friend and colleague Dr. Shireen Gujral. Shireen joins me in the pillow fort studio whilst preparing for her own Primary Viva exam in the coming months. Shireen originally moved to Darwin for her interest in emergency trauma management. When she isn't at work or revising, she enjoys getting out for a swim and playing with her dog. We cover a lot of content here which can be found on the website at www.acemprimarypodcast.com/episode8 | |||
| 7. Lower Limb Anatomy (Part 1) with Dr. Anna Morgan | 27 Mar 2021 | 00:29:49 | |
Hip ligaments, the femoral triangle and the sciatic nerve! In this episode I am joined by emergency registrar and waterfall expeditionist Dr. Anna Morgan to break down some of the SUPER HIGH YIELD content from the lower limb. | |||
| 6. Cellular Injury and Inflammation with Dr. Janet Boromeo | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:33:51 | |
Apoptosis, inflammatory mediators and cellular adaptations! For this episode I am lucky to be joined by the wonderful Dr. Janet Boromeo to tackle one of the more dry topics of this exam. Luckily, there are only so many questions they can ask you on this topic and we have recorded most of them for you here. You're welcome! | |||
| 5. Study Break - Can You Have A Life While Studying For This Exam? with Dr. Mel McNiff | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:32:35 | |
Is it really the 'thousand hour exam'? People will tell you that in order to pass the ED primary, you must give up your entire life to study. Dr. Mel McNiff joins me in this episode to explain how (and why) she thought 'bugger that' and took on her first ever half-ironman triathlon at the same time as the exam. In this episode we cover the ups and downs of exam preparation, some realistic approaches to revision timetabling, what it's like preparing for a sporting event you've never done before, and how to make the work and study balance work for you. I really loved recording this one and I think you'll enjoy listening! | |||
| 4. Respiratory Physiology with Dr. Yazmin Symons | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:41:01 | |
Chemoreceptors, lung volumes and altitude. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Yazmin Symons, ED Reg & adventurer extraordinaire, to cover the hefty topic that is ALL of respiratory physiology. There is a lot of content in here! Luckily, this is one of my favourite topics so you get to enjoy it early in the series. Don't forget to check out the study notes for some additional graphs and insights. | |||
| 3. Antimicrobial Pharmacology with Dr. Josh Monester | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:45:06 | |
Gentamicin, chloramphenicol and penicillins galore, this episode has ALL the good stuff! I am joined by Dr. Josh Monester, an ED registrar and enthusiastic medical educator. Together, we take on the tough (and often quite dry) topic of antimicrobial pharmacology, with a few sneaky tips here and there to help you remember the important things. Don't be scared off by the idea of reciting the pharmacokinetics of everything in the drug cupboard, just relax and let the methodical approach permeate your brain. Hopefully this helps some if it stick in there! | |||
| 2. Cardiovascular Pathology with Dr. Monica Leung | 15 Jan 2021 | 00:34:37 | |
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Monica Leung, a friend and colleague from my own primary exam study group. We cover the important topics from cardiovascular pathology, which is quite a bit of content! | |||
| 1. Upper Limb Anatomy with Dr. Charlotte Greenfield | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:21:34 | |
Today I am joined by Dr Charlotte Greenfield, an ED registrar and Gorman enthusiast. We cover the most common viva questions about upper limb anatomy. | |||
| 27. General Principles of Pharmacology with Dr. Sarah Oldfield | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:26:56 | |
Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and all kinds of antagonists! Dr. Sarah Oldfield sits down with me to cover the nitty gritty basics of pharm. These example answers are ones that I learned for the viva and are based on old questions and marking keys. Don't get tripped up by the different types of graphs that people use - just pick one style and go for it. In the episode we chat about Derange Physiology, the CICM Exam website by Dr Alex Yartsev. If you haven't seen the website yet then definitely check it out here as there is a lot of crossover between the two primary exams and I really like his pharmacology sections. | |||
| Introduction to Primary Cast: The ACEM Primary Podcast | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:02:34 | |
Welcome to Primary Cast, your unofficial study group for the ACEM Primary exams. This first episode is to introduce you to the podcast and give an overview of what to expect throughout the series. | |||
| 26. GIT & Metabolism Physiology with Dr. Lou Gabauer | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:23:48 | |
Digestion, absorption and ALL the pancreatic enzymes. Dr Lou Gabauer takes a break from her rollerskating career to help me navigate the physiology of the GIT activities. | |||
| 25. Respiratory Physiology with Dr. Issie O'Conor | 18 Aug 2023 | 00:35:31 | |
Asthma, asbestos and ALLLL the pneumonias. Yes! Primary Cast is BACK after a hiatus where your host has been having a bit of downtime and living the locum life. I am hoping to get a few more episodes up in the lead in to the November Vivas so...watch this space. The incredibly lovely Dr. Issie O'Conor joins me on this episode to cover Resp Physiology. | |||
| 24. Abdominal and Pelvic Anatomy with Dr. David Monks | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:21:24 | |
The liver, ureters and branches of the aorta! Dr. David Monks joins me for episode 24 to chat about SUPER HIGH YIELD things that exist in the abdomen & pelvis. I've worked to condense a relatively massive topic into some streamlined but hard hitting questions with all the details in there. Anatomy is such an image heavy topic - so I have put a heap of pics of my notes on the episode webpage including some of the images we talk about during this episode. | |||
| 23. Endocrine & GIT Pharmacology with Dr. Hannah Walravens | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:28:03 | |
Insulin, thyroid drugs and all the magic of corticosteroids! For this episode Dr. Hannah Walravens joins me after a nightshift to go through some details of pharmacology. This is a small but mighty topic as these are some of the most common drugs we prescribe in the ED. | |||
| 22. Pathology of Healing, Immunity and Neoplasia with Dr. Weeda Beg | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:24:13 | |
Wound healing, hypersensitivity and paraneoplastic syndromes. Look... it's a pretty dry episode but you have to know it for the exam so here we are. I'm joined by the wonderful Dr. Weeda Beg to go through some of those questions that are just really hard to get motivated for. Hypersensitivity and paraneoplastic syndromes come up ALL the time in the viva so this is not one to miss. | |||
| 21. Endocrine Physiology with Dr. Nick Lelos | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:32:37 | |
Thyroid hormones, calcium homeostasis and more feedback loops than any of us know what to do with. Dr Nick Lelos is back for another round, adding his trademark historical tidbits to the session on endo physiology. Yes, this episode has come out quicker than usual because I'm trying to get some extra ones out there before the viva in May! | |||