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Episode title: Episode 351 Neurology VMR – headache and double vision Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Aye presents a case of bilateral lower limb weakness to Valeria. Neurology DDx Schema   Aye Chan Moe Thant Aye graduated from University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar, and… Read More »Episode 351: Neurology VMR – headache and double vision

Episode description: Mukund presents a case of nausea, vomiting and syncope with many twists and turns to Valeria and Jas. Featuring: Mukund RaguramJasdeep BajwaValeria Roldan SchemasSyncopeNausea and vomiting thought trainImage negative abdominal pain Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS Click here to view the weekly episode recap email!

Sharmin, Kaylin, and Jane interview Anu Gorukanti, MD and Laura Holford, RN MSN, the co-founders of Introspective Spaces. They discuss their journeys in healthcare and what motivated them to build an inclusive space to foster connection, cultivate contemplative practice, and empower women in healthcare through introspective and reflection. Anu Gorukanti, MD is a public health advocate and… Read More »Episode 341: WDx #30: Introspective Spaces

In this episode, Dr. Ashley McMullen, Dr. Simone Vais, and Jane Lock share stories of setbacks in medicine related to the theme, “I thought I was alone.” Session moderated by Madellena Conte. Interested in sharing a story during a future Setbacks in Medicine discussion? Fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/hoddk5iSod1SmCbL8   Ashley McMullen Dr. Ashley… Read More »Episode 251: WDx #18 – Setbacks in Medicine: “I thought I was alone”

Dan, Jack, and Sharmin discuss a case of dyspnea, and hypertension presented by Ann Marie. Dyspnea Secondary hypertension AKI overview Glomerulonephritis   Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

Moses and Valeria review their approaches for fever in the inpatient and anemia, as they talk through a case presented by Simone.   Schema: Fever: the journey Anemia Thought Train    Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

Dr. Lisa Sanders joins RLR for a fascinating case of neuropathy that was published in the New York Times Magazine. Read it here.   RLR now have over 100 episode on Patreon – consider subscribing here.   Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Valeria Roldan presents a case of tremors and myoclonus to Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. Neurology DDx Schema   Valeria Roldán @valeroldan23 Valeria is a medical student at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. She was born and lives in Lima, Perú. She hopes to pursue… Read More »Episode 247: Neurology VMR – Tremors & Myoclonus

Pratik presents a case of dyspnea and RUQ pain to Fred. Dr. Fred McLafferty Fred McLafferty, MD is a fellow in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of California, San Francisco.  His research interest is in how certain environmental particles and pathogens drive lung remodeling and pulmonary fibrosis.  He is clinically… Read More »Episode 246: Clinical Unknown with Fred, Pratik, and Simone

Dr. Jenn Davis presents a consult question to Dan, Doug, Emma, Sukriti, and Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn. Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn is an associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She is a renowned medical educator and has a wide range of clinical interests including tropical… Read More »Episode 245: The Consult Question #7 – Brain Abscesses

Vale, Brodie, and Gabriel discuss basic terminology of the LGBTQ+ community, the importance of communication in healthcare, and pieces of advice when using gender-inclusive language. Download CPSolvers App here  Patreon website

Vale, Brodie, and Gabriel talk about their journey as LGBTQ+ members and the genesis of Queer Rounds, a platform that highlights the reality of gender and sexual diverse communities in healthcare. Download CPSolvers App here  Patreon website

In this episode, Maani and Sharmin are joined by Dr. Tara Gadde who presents a clinical unknown case to Dr. Aimee Zaas followed by a discussion on leadership, mentorship, and career transition points. Uttara (Tara) Gadde Uttara (Tara) Gadde is an internal medicine resident at the University of Pennsylvania. She went to Cornell University for… Read More »Episode 242: WDx #17 – “The Next Play”

In this Nephrology Rafael Medina Subspecialty episode, Dr. Maddie Abrams  presents a case to Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan of a 28 year old woman presenting with headache and blurry vision. Session facilitator: Şeyma Yıldırım  The goal of this session is to expand access to subspecialty, primary care, and internal medicine-adjacent specialty education to learners around the… Read More »Episode 340: Rafael Medina Subspecialty Series – Headache & Blurry vision

Smitha and Simone tackle inpatient infections and glomerulonephritis as they work through a case presented by Anna. Schema: Infection in the inpatient Glomerulonephritis Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

  CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 17 – ‘Just’ Births: Reproductive Justice & Black/Indigenous Maternal Health Equity Show Notes by Ayana Watkins May 31, 2022 Summary: This episode centers the roles of reproductive justice and anti-racist action in rectifying inequities faced by Black and Indigenous birthing persons. This discussion is hosted by Naomi Fields,… Read More »Episode 240: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 17 – ‘Just’ Births: Reproductive Justice & Black/Indigenous Maternal Health Equity

Sharmin, Ann Marie, and Jack discuss a fascinating case of back pain and granulomas presented by Dan. Schemas: Low Back Pain Overview Bony Back Pain Overview Granuloma on Histopath Bone Lesions Antibiotic Failure Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

RLR discussed an intriguing case of a chronic consolidation Thank you to our dear friend and colleague Dr. Kelley Chuang for her help with the production of this episode. (You are a legend, Kelley!)  @kelleychuang To listen to more RLR episodes, consider subscribing to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cpsolvers

 We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time Dr. Doug Pet presents a case of slurred speech to Angelita and Diane.  Neurology DDx Schema Doug Pet @doug_pet Doug is a resident in neurology at UCSF. He grew up surrounded by cow farms and crab-apple trees in New Milford,… Read More »Episode 237: Neurology VMR – Slurred Speech

CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 16 – Live from SGIM: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2022 Annual Meeting Show Notes by Sudarshan Krishnamurthy May 3, 2022 Summary: This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2022 Annual Meeting in… Read More »Episode 236: ARM Episode 16 – Live from SGIM: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2022 Annual Meeting

Reza discussed a case that begins with dysuria, but ends in a way you will not believe. To listen to more RLR episodes, consider subscribing to Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/cpsolvers 

Dr. Blythe Butler presents a case to Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng, followed by a discussion about her experience as a woman in an Internal Medicine procedural subspecialty. Alexandra “Jay” Teng Alexandra “Jay” Teng hails from Berkeley and graduated from Harvard with a bachelor’s degree in history and science. After college, she worked at UCSF as… Read More »Episode 234: WDx #16 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng

In this case, Anna and Moses work through the schemas of dyspnea, AMS, HIV & infection, and lymphocytic pleocytosis as they discuss a case presented by Simone. Schema: DyspneaAMS 2.0HIV & infectionLymphocytic pleocytosis Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 15: Housing is Health: Racism and Homelessness – Clinician + Community Perspectives  Show Notes by: Victor Anthony Lopez-Carmen, MPH April 5, 2022 Summary: This episode highlights homelessness’ impact on health, the structural and racialized nature of homelessness, and practical interventions to address housing inequities. This is the last of… Read More »Episode 232: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 15 – Housing is Health: Racism and Homelessness – Clinician + Community Perspectives

Episode 339: Neurology VMR – left facial numbness for 5 days We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Aye presents a case of left facial numbness for 5 days to Andrea and Sridhara. Neurology DDx Schema Aye Chan Moe Thant Aye graduated from University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar,… Read More »Episode 339: Neurology VMR – left facial numbness for 5 days

Ann Marie, Jack, and Dan talk through the hemoptysis and pulmonary-renal syndromes schemas based on a case presented by Sharmin   Schemas: Hemoptysis Pulmonary Renal Syndrome   Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

Dr. Rehman presents an unsolved Dx mystery from Pakistan! Patreon We’ve spiced up Patreon! Check out these two examples tier 3 videos The Tale of the Toe – https://vimeo.com/689507245 Spontaneous versus Secondary Peritonitis – https://vimeo.com/687572741 And here’s the main Patreon website: Patreon.com/CPSolvers.

We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Vijay presents a case of left upper extremity weakness to Vale and John.   Neurology DDx Schema Valeria Roldan @ValeRoldan23 Valeria is a medical student at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. She was born and lives in Lima, Perú. She hopes to pursue a Neurology… Read More »Episode 229: Neurology VMR – Left Upper Extremity Weakness

Travis and Simone present a clinical unknown to Anand. Schema: Dyspnea Splenomegaly   Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website    

Dr. Croglio presents a riveting diagnostic journey to RLR. For more RLR episodes and short teaching videos, support us on Patreon.

RR discuss a fascinating cause of confusion and a tremor For more RLR episodes, consider subscribing to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cpsolvers

Cardionerds, Tommy and Dinu, present a case to Dr. Vaidya, Lindsey, and Dan. Dr. Anjali Vaidya Dr. Vaidya is a heart failure and transplant cardiologist at the Lewis Katz School ofMedicine at Temple University, where she serves as the co-director of the Pulmonary Hypertension, right heart failure, and CTEPH program, as well as APD for… Read More »Episode 225: The Consult Question #6 Featuring CardioNerds – Shortness of Breath

In this episode, Anna & Smitha review the schemas of Inflammation and Glomerulonephritis as they work through a case presented by Emma. Glomerulonephritis Inflammation – Overview   Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 14: Race, Place, and Health: Clinician and Community Perspectives Show Notes by Alec Calac February 15th, 2022 Summary: This episode highlights how racism manifests in the built environment, and how community and individual-level efforts can mitigate these inequities. This discussion is the second of three planned conversations around the… Read More »Episode 223: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 14 – Race, Place, and Health: Clinician and Community Perspectives

RR discuss an important patient phone callFor more RLR episodes, consider subscribing to Patreon: The Clinical Problem Solvers is creating podcasts, videos, schemas, illness scripts and more | Patreon 

Title  – A Brain Mass   Episode description Reza, Aaron and Rabih discuss a case of a patient with a brain mass Student discount https://www.rlrcpsolvers.com/student-discounts/ IMG discount Use coupon code RLRIMG at check out  https://rlrcpsolvers.com/annual-plan

Lindsey presents a case of fever in a returning traveler to Sharmin, Jack, and Dan. Fever in a Returning Traveler Schema Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Maria presents a case of increased drowsiness to Dr. Mathieu Brunet and Dr. Mattia Rosso.  Neurology DDx Schema Maria Jimena Aleman Maria Jimena Aleman María Jimena Alemán was born and raised in Guatemala where she currently works in community and rural health care.… Read More »Episode 220: Neurology VMR – Drowsiness

In this episode, Dr. Elliot Tapper discusses a clinical unknown case presented by Dr. Jennifer Mundell Jennifer Mundell  Jennifer Mundell, MD FACP is the associate program director for Ascension St Vincent Internal Medicine Residency Program. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed IM residency at Ascension St. Vincent in 2016. The residents… Read More »Episode 219: Clinical Unknown with Dr. Tapper, Dr. Mundell, & Travis

Emma presents a case to Dr. Yao Heng, followed by a discussion about her experience as a woman in Internal Medicine procedural subspecialty. Dr. Yao Heng Dr. Yao Heng was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She immigrated to the US in her 20’s. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts… Read More »Episode 218: WDx #15 – Iron Lady, GI Edition

RLR are back on the podcast with 4 fascinating cases. Over the winter, they’ve been releasing a lot of cool content on Patreon. Check it out for much more RLR content. https://www.patreon.com/cpsolvers

Doug presents an unknown case of vision loss to Dr. Cherayil, Lindsey and Dan.    Dr. Neena Cherayil. Dr. Cherayil is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her neurology residency followed by a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the… Read More »Episode 216: The Consult Question #5 – Vision Loss

  CPSolvers team members Rafael Medina and Simone Vais take a moment to reflect on what is going on in the world of medicine focusing on vaccine uptake with two incredible experts on the matter about what their experiences have been.   Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis. Dr. Davis is the Director of Health for the… Read More »Episode 215: Vaccine Hesitancy – with Dr. Davis and Dr. Villela

Sharmin presents a case of angioedema to Jack, Dan and Lindsey. Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website

 Episode description: SLS team members Mukund, Jasdeep and Valeria discuss a case of a second-trimester primigravida with new headache. Featuring: Mukund RaguramJasdeep BajwaValeria Roldan SchemasSecondary HeadacheCSF Lymphocytic Pleocytosis  Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS Click here to view the weekly episode recap email!        

In this episode, the team from The CPSolvers Academy participated in a fantastic discussion. Nidhi presented a case to Mark, Noah, & Yazmin.  Embark on this diagnostic journey with us!  Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS

In this episode of WDx, Dr Nidhi Patel joins Jane, Kaylin, and Sharmin and presents a case of a 23 yr old woman with worsening dyspnea and orthopnea. Nidhi is a current CPSolvers Academy member and a PGY2 in internal medicine at Emory University.  She grew up in South Florida and went to University of… Read More »Episode 335: WDx #29: The One Where Sharmin and Kaylin Discuss a Clinical Unknown

In this rheumatology Rafael Medina Subspecialty episode, Dr. Appledene Osbourne presents a case of polyarticular joint pain to Dr. Lianne Gensler.  Session facilitator: Maddy Conte The goal of this series is to expand access to subspecialty, primary care, and internal medicine-adjacent specialty education to learners around the world. If you would like to get involved as… Read More »Episode 334: Rafael Medina Subspecialty Series – Polyarticular Joint Pain

Title  Progressive back pain   Episode description Reza and Rabih discuss a case of a patient with back pain Student discount https://www.rlrcpsolvers.com/student-discounts/ IMG discount Use coupon code RLRIMG at check out  https://rlrcpsolvers.com/annual-plan

Maddy, Jack, and Sharmin share their approach to focal splenic lesions and splenic infarcts as they discuss a case presented by Youssef.   Frameworks Discussed in Case: Focal Splenic Lesion Splenic Infarct Splenic Infarct vs Abscess   To join us live on Virtual Morning Report (VMR), sign up HERE.  Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS