Medgeeks with Andrew Reid

How much should you ask for? Should you work in a hospital or private setting? How can we negotiate? I'll share my thoughts on these questions asked by a new grad physician assistant. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ....

Shreya started PA school in August 2014 with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and unfortunately, the school lost accreditation in December 2015 - right before they started the clinical year. She's currently with PA program at Towson University and will be graduating June 2017. Today, she shares her journey, and everything she's learned along the way. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you...

We have two topics today: 1. Signs and symptoms of SIADH 2. Does the PANCE/PANRE matter? The short answer is no - let me explain... - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to w...

Am I good enough? Do I know enough? Am I where I am supposed to be compared to others? It doesn't matter where you are in your career - you have to watch this. I hope to change your perspective (for the better) ... - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized a...

Todays question comes from a new PA student who feels a little lost during rounds. Check it out! Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work li...

Today I'm answering 3 questions: 1. How do we get clinical experience early on in PA School? 2. How do we differentiate between vertigo? 3. My thoughts on a new graduate PA Salary - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... S...

Did you recently graduate or start clinicals? If so - then I made this for you :) Here's my 2 cents for those of you who are now officially on your own... If you know someone who could benefit from this - please share this video. It would mean the world to me!  Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyon...

Today we'll be answering a question regarding stress testing. Who needs it? What options are available? What are the contraindications and nuances associated with stress testing? - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... St...

Today, we're going to be answering a readers question regarding digoxin's mechanism of action when used for atrial fibrillation. We'll also touch on some other important aspects of the drug.  - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you w...

Today we're going to be answering a question from a new provider. She's a recent physician assistant graduate and asks what to do if you miss a diagnosis. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home...

2016 was the best and  worst year of my life. I experienced my lowest lows and my highest highs - all in the same year. So, today, I thought I would share the top three things I learned last year. I am also making an announcement at the end of the podcast where I plan to post a video a day (5 days a week) on youtube - starting February. I'm going to commit to this for at least one month :) Listen...

Should we do away with universal routine pelvic exams? According to the USPSTF they may be causing more harm than good. In this podcast, I discuss the potential downfall to routine pelvic exams. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether yo...

Today, we'll discuss signs, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options for both chlamydia and gonorrhea. This is a clinical talk - meaning we'll go over real world scenarios (a little different when compared to board review). - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we...

Do you know who needs to be screened. We'll quickly go over that while elaborating on the different ways to screen, including the reverse order of testing as described by the CDC. Finally, I'll clarify what to do with the results - false positive, false negative, or accurate? - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks dif...

Today, we are going to be reviewing everything you need to know about prostate cancer screening. We'll go over the PSA, DRE, TRUS, and biopsy. We'll answer the following questions: 1. Who should be screened? 2. How often should they be screened? 3. What are the problems with screening? 4. What do we do with an abnormal result? Everything you need packed into 15 minutes ;) - Our goal at Medgeeks is...

Today we are going to be speaking with Bernard, who's an orthopedic physician assistant practicing in New York Presbyterian/Queens. He has been in orthopedics for 7 years and shares his experience and what he has learned along the way. This interview is filled with pearls for those interested in the profession. -  Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate...

After 10 years, the CDC finally updated their guidelines for RMSF. Today, we are going to review the presentation and treatment options for rocky mountain spotted fever. Left untreated, this carries a 20% mortality rate - so don't miss it! - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we t...

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Tracy Lindstrom who is in her last semester as a DNP student. She has 10 years of experience as a nurse (MICU, home health, and case management). She shares her journey and the difficulties that come along with pursuing a career in medicine while being hearing impaired.  - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate...

We are going to discuss the multiple etiologies, signs, symptoms, labs, and treatment options for balanitis. It's important to know the etiologies because it's not always due to fungal infections and sometimes a more serious etiology can masquerade as Balanitis. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medici...

Today we're going to discuss abortive and prophylactic therapies for migraine. We'll go into the pharmacology to help you create a game plan for your patients. Enjoy :) - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whet...

Today we're going to be speaking with Josh Estrada - whos a Drexel University PA student. He recently finished didactic and is starting clinical rotations. He shares his experience including things that worked and didn't work to help him get through the first year. He gives some great advice - have a listen! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  ...

We'll discuss the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment. How to approach your pregnant patient. What do you do with resistant candidiasis? Clinically focused relevant review for those in family practice and OBGYN.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to...

 Today we're going to be speaking with Christina Baker who is months away from graduating as a physician assistant from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She shares some great insight regarding who journey. Christina also shares some amazing advice and pearls for those who are thinking about PA school or those currently in PA school.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boar...

Today we're going to be speaking with Amy. She's a recent graduate from the University of South Alabama PA program. She'll give her advice on what to do and what not to do for those going through didactic and clinical year. She also touches on how she personally overcame a tragic event that happened 3 months prior to graduating - and the mindset she adopted to over come it.  - Our goal at Medgeeks...

Today I'm answering a question from a student who failed their boards. So many are going through this - yet so many feel like they are alone. If you have failed an exam, the boards, or anything else for that matter - have a listen. I know it will help. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This l...