AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook – Details, episodes & analysis

In this captivating episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, Sophie Neale hosts an engaging interview with Doctor Nabard Faiz, a cardiology and internal medicine resident physician in Germany. Doctor Faiz shares his incredible journey from fleeing Afghanistan to becoming a respected physician and advocate for culturally sensitive healthcare. His story of resilience in the face of adversity and his commitment to serving diverse communities is not only inspiring but also a call to action for medical professionals everywhere. Tune in as we explore Doctor Faiz’s personal experiences, his involvement with the "Afghan Diaspora in Germany," and his efforts to support female Afghan medical students. Take a deeper look at intercultural competence in medicine and go beyond the textbook with us!

Doctor Nabard Faiz Die Welt Interview: 
https://archive.is/20230815195910/https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus198442313/Integration-Wie-ein-afghanischer-Fluechtling-Medizinstudent-wurde.html# 

Doctor Nabard Faiz X: https://twitter.com/nbardEff

Doctor Nabard Faiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n_bart_f/

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In this wide-ranging episode, we take a broad look into the latest medical news stories and discuss ground-breaking updates made to the AMBOSS platform in 2024. From exploring the significant implications of physician burnout and delving into the daunting challenges of zoonotic diseases to addressing critical health insights regarding household chemicals and neurological conditions, we cover a spectrum of issues shaping healthcare today. Additionally, we spotlight global health crises, and inform listeners about exciting developments like the AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment Week.

Four Out of Five Doctors Are Overworked. Most Are Looking for a Change 
AMBOSS Blog: How to Prevent Burnout & Reach Your Medical School Goals
AMBOSS Article: Work-related conditions

U.S. dairy farm worker infected as bird flu spreads to cows in five states 
Bird flu jumped to cows, then to a human. Should we be worried? 
What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak 
AMBOSS Article: Influenza

A SPIKING FEVER
AMBOSS Article: Viral hemorrhagic fevers 
World Chagas Disease Day 2024 
AMBOSS Article: Chagas disease 
To fight malaria parasite, researchers try tricking it with a time-travel strategy 
AMBOSS Article: Malaria 

Household chemicals may increase risk of neurological conditions like autism, MS 
AMBOSS Article: Nerve tissue, synapses, and neurotransmitters 

AMBOSS Content Updates 
AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment: https://go.amboss.com/Step2-2024-inf-img

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Listen in as your host Sophie Neale continues our mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare with the impressive Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres. MaJo discusses her time as a clinician in the Amazon and an Ecuadorian hospital, what led her to work at AMBOSS, the innumerable side-projects she's spearheading, and what a mentor is to her. With a unique, insightful perspective on the community of women, non-clinical experiences for doctors, and the ever-evolving world of global health, this conversation is sure to inspire you. So join us as we go beyond the textbook! 

Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majose-cisneros-caceres/ 
• Alinkay: https://alinkay.com/
• WHO Women and Girls Working Group: https://knowledge-action-portal.com/es/node/6625 
• Women Deliver Profile: https://womendeliver.org/classmember/maria-jose-cisneros-caceres/ 
• Voices of Youth: https://www.voicesofyouth.org/blog/migrants-exposed-and-vulnerable-covid-19-pandemic 
• AMBOSS Scholarship Program: https://blog.amboss.com/us/scholarship-program-mission-accomplished 
• Women in Global Health: https://womeningh.org/event/gender-equity-in-the-health-workforce-3-years-on-women-deliver-conference-2023-concurrent-session/ 

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In this episode of "Beyond the Textbook", we take a critical look at clinical care with Dr. Tanner Schrank. We see how to improve history-taking and physical exam skills with the AMBOSS Clinical Case of Mr. Baker, a man suffering from acute lower back pain. Dr. Schrank walks through a real-time patient encounter, emphasizing key questions to ask and modeling ideal patient communication. From the chief concern to the comorbid conditions to the differential and treatment, listeners gain clinical insights and hear how a real-life physician cares for a patient. After the scenario, helpful tips and takeaways are given so you can enhance your own clinical care.

AMBOSS Clinical Case 9: Back Pain - https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/case-9-back-pain/

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As a break from our ongoing mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neal bring you a unique episode in the field! This episode gives listeners an inside look into the innovative world of AMBOSS. Sophie interviewed guests from around the world who gathered at the AMBOSS headquarters in Berlin to ideate and develop game-changing solutions for medical students, clinicians, and the healthcare world. To find out a bit more about who makes AMBOSS work and for a taste of some AI-driven developments beyond the textbook, tune in to this exciting episode.

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Join hosts Sophie Neal and Dr. Tanner Schrank as they continue exploring the world of global healthcare in part two of their interview with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. This second episode of the "Leading Women in Healthcare" mini-series focuses on Dr. Mukherjee's advocacy for social medicine and promoting equity in the medical field. Tune in as Dr. Mukherjee shares her advice and experiences in overcoming challenges and pushing for change to ensure a more just and inclusive healthcare system.

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization which fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world.
 
Read more: https://pih.org/?utm_source=amboss&utm_medium=web&utm_id=joia_podcast
Dr. Mukherjee's commencement address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHavkwu0Xjk

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In this exciting episode, we delve into part one of a two-part interview featuring the inspirational Dr. Joia Mukherjee, a beacon in global health and the Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. Our conversation explores her personal journey in the healthcare field, from the challenges of delivering comprehensive healthcare to elevating medical education with elements of social medicine and health equity. Dr. Mukherjee shares insights from her roles as an educator, an advocate, and a physician. This mini-series not only highlights the achievements of women leaders in healthcare, but also leaves listeners with invaluable advice for having a meaningful impact in the world of medicine.

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization which fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world.
 
Read more: https://pih.org/?utm_source=amboss&utm_medium=web&utm_id=joia_podcast
Dr. Mukherjee's commencement address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHavkwu0Xjk

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Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Dr. Philipp Schöllauf, a neurologist and co-founder of Nyra Health, the innovative digital neuro-therapy startup based out of Vienna, Austria. He takes us through his time in medical school in Austria, discusses his challenges and inspiration in founding his company, and shares lots of helpful advice for medical students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to improve themselves.

Read more:
Nyra Health: https://www.nyra.health/ 
Dr. Philipp Schöllauf and Nyra Health: https://at.linkedin.com/company/nyrahealth 

AMBOSS Qbank Question:
https://next.amboss.com/us/questions/KkKa0UKgle/3
Book recommendation: "Smarter Faster Better" by Charles Duhigg from 2016:  https://charlesduhigg.com/books/smarter-faster-better/
Medical fact: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441951 

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Gear up for an update on the ever-changing regulations for international medical students and graduates to practice medicine in the US. In this week's episode, our host Sophie Neale unravels the mysteries of the upcoming ECFMG requirement changes with the insights of Dr. Tomáš Petras, AMBOSS's new Educational Partnerships Manager! Join in as they dissect the effects on international students and share tips to help students navigate this brave new world. 

Read more:
Dr. Tomáš Petras: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaspetras
ECFMG Certification for IMGs: https://www.ecfmg.org/certification-pathways/
World Directory of Medical Schools: https://www.wdoms.org/

AMBOSS Qbank Q: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/O7100INRUe/12
Book rec: "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman from 2021: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books
Fun fact: https://daily.jstor.org/the-1910-report-that-unintentionally-disadvantaged-minority-doctors/ 

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This week, Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale sat down with attending physician and international medical graduate, Dr. Matthew Szaro. Juggling roles as a Canadian, Polish alumnus, and anesthesiologist in America, Dr. Szaro's personal and professional journey is nothing short of fascinating. From the classrooms of Jagiellonian University Medical College to the medical facilities in Boston, his experiences span diverse healthcare cultures and landscapes. Listen in as he delivers insightful advice for students and residents and discusses what he found rewarding and challenging during his medical journey.

Read more:
Dr. Matthew Szaro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-szaro-13306a34/
Ace Exams with AMBOSS: https://www.amboss.com/us/students/exams
AMBOSS for Clinicians: https://www.amboss.com/us/clinicians

AMBOSS Qbank Q: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/ocx-0WvzV/1
Book rec: "Mindset" by Carol Dweck from 2006: https://www.randomhousebooks.com/books/44330/
Fun fact: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/insider/shedding 

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