Coffee Rounds

Join Becca and Wendy as they guide you through the different causes of metabolic acidosis! They elucidate the anion gap, reason through etiologies, and talk through the popular “MUDPILES” mnemonic. Tune in with your coffee ready for this discussion on Coffee Rounds! For more information and access to the free episode resource, please visit us at www.coffeeroundspod.com.

Talk about causes, workup and management of abnormal uterine bleeding in today’s episode with Wendy and Carla! In today's episode, they'll walk you through a helpful mnemonic, PALM-COEIN to differentiate the structural and non-structural causes of abnormal uterine bleeding, including: polyps, adenomyosis, leiomyomas, malignancy and hyperplasia, coagulopathy, endometrial, iatrogenic and not otherwi...

Elise and Becca discuss Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) and the basics of congestive heart failure. Heart failure can be confusing! When should you use a beta-blocker vs a SGLT2 inhibitor? Where do ACEs and ARBs fit in? Grab your cup of coffee and join Becca and Elise as they talk through all things guideline directed medical therapy for congestive heart failure. They’ll also be dropping...

Join Darby and Wendy as they guide you through the major categories of shock! We work through some scenarios including UTI and MI, key diagnostic parameters, clinical signs and symptoms, and common treatment plans. Tune in with your coffee and get ready for this discussion on Coffee Rounds! For more info and access to our resource, please visit: https://coffeeroundspod.com/shock/

In this episode, Darby and Carla will walk you through the ABCs of trauma care on a surgery rotation. They break down the key steps in trauma assessment and management, offering practical tips for navigating the fast-paced trauma bay and common procedures done at the bedside. For more information and podcast resources, visit: https://coffeeroundspod.com/abcs-of-trauma/

Discuss the can’t miss diagnoses and management of chest pain for medical students and clinical learners in the Emergency Department, including acute coronary syndrome, aortic dissection, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, and esophageal rupture.

No matter what rotation you’re on, chances are you’re going to be ordering and interpreting different types of imaging. When would you use an x-ray vs a CT vs an MRI? How do these even work? Where does contrast fall into all of this? Today Michelle and Carla help you confidently navigate different imaging modalities!  Resources: http://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=284

In this episode, Carla and Wendy present an OBGYN vignette of a 17 YOF presenting for her yearly physical with questions about her menstrual period and contraception. They’ll end with helpful rapid fire questions that your attendings might ask!

In this episode, Darby and Becca talk about the basics of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship . They will talk through how to approach breast and pelvic exams, how to take an OBGYN history, helpful resources and common pimping topics.

In this episode, Wendy and Carla present a surgical vignette of a 25 YOF with abdominal pain. Join them in forming a differential, and creating a workup and treatment plan. They’ll end with helpful rapid fire questions that your attendings might ask! Resources: https://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=357

In this episode, Becca and Wendy talk about the basics of the surgery rotation including OR etiquette and presenting a patient on rounds. Resources: https://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=349

In today's episode, Elise and Michelle dive into the intricacies of the annual wellness exam. We explore the various USPSTF prevention recommendations and address the importance of a therapeutic alliance. Resources: http://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=279

In this episode, Carla and Elise talk about the basics of the Family Medicine rotation and the important screenings and guidelines to know for this rotation! They will end with resources they found helpful. Resource: http://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=273

In this episode, Darby and Becca discuss etiologies of heart palpitations, how to systematically analyze an EKG, the etiologies of atrial fibrillation and acute and chronic management of atrial fibrillation. Resources: https://coffeeroundspod.com/heart-palpitations/

In this episode Michelle and Elise wade through all things cardio, pulmonary and renal. Grab your coffee and tune into today’s episode for helpful tips on how to shine during those long days rounding on internal medicine wards. Resources: https://coffeeroundspod.com/intro-to-the-medicine-clerkship/

In this episode, Darby & Becca take you through an emergency case that requires you think quickly on your feet. Practice your H&P skills while creating a differential to come up with a treatment plan before your patient decompensates! Resources:  https://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=267

In this episode, Carla and Wendy talk about the basics of the Emergency Medicine rotation . They will talk through the physical exam, sick versus not sick patients, formulating an assessment and plan, and presenting a differential diagnosis to the team in the ED! Resource: https://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=251

Join Elise and Michelle as they tackle a complex psychiatric case ! Grab a cup of coffee and jump into the world of mental health diagnostics! Resources: https://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=237

Pour your cup of coffee and settle in as Becca & Wendy walk you through what it is like to start on your Psychiatry Clerkship and pass along Coffee Rounds recommended resources! Resources: https://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=234

Join us as Michelle and Elise take a deep dive into stroke diagnosis and management. Grab your cup of coffee and get ready for a stroke alert ! Resource: http://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=153

In this episode, Darby and Michelle talk through what supplies to bring on your first day in Neuro , the basics of a neurologic exam, helpful resources, and common pimping questions like TOAST criteria for strokes and TNK contraindications. Resources: https://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=151

In today’s episode, Becca & Elise check out a kiddo with a rash! Whether you are in pediatric wards, outpatient clinic, or just talking to your neighbor, someone at some point is going to ask you to look at their kid’s rash. Resources: http://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=149

In this episode, Darby and Wendy introduce the basics of the pediatrics rotation. They discuss helpful tips and tricks for succeeding in the outpatient clinic, inpatient wards, and newborn nursery! http://coffeeroundspod.com/?page_id=137

Darby and Carla walk through helpful tips and tricks to not only exist as a medical student , but succeed and thrive as an integral part of the clinical care team . They help define some of the hospital lingo and give resources that they found helpful in their transition to the hospital.

Welcome to Coffee Rounds! We are here to encourage you to think through differential diagnoses, as if you are in the clinical environment. Carla, Wendy, Michelle, Darby, Elise, & Becca walk you through clinical vignettes and offer their collaborative experiences to help you succeed as a medical learner.