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OSCEs - annual exams that evaluate clinical skills of doctors in training. Plus, who are in the room in an OSCE station; how higher standards are required to pass OSCE year after year; and, hit with the long and not the pointy part if you are using the triangle ▶︎ reflex hammer.  Med links: McMaster med ed (see OSCE under assessment methods ) OSCE for international medical graduates: NAC Exam Vet...

Our experiences working in an animal shelter and attending medical conferences. Plus, what is “intake” in veterinary medicine and how is it different from triage at the emergency department? How is “population health” for animals similar to “public health” for humans? And, different ways imposter syndrome can present in a vet/med student.  Med links: Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology (CAR...

(See ophtho resources below) A Day In The Life Of (ADITLO) ophthalmology - eyes and the specialty that treats them. This ep takes you through Elvina’s selective ophthalmology rotation as a veterinary student and Juana’s elective ophthalmology rotation as a medical student. Plus: eye anatomy, common pathology and common procedures.  Med links: The OphthoBook by Tim Root : Good intro course for both...

Cat with type 2 diabetes, how do you diagnose, manage, and treat him? Med links:  Mayo Clinic: Shared Decision Aid of medications for lowering blood sugar.  Vet links:  2018 AAHA Diabetes management guidelines  Opinions presented in this show are our own and may not reflect that of our institutions, and content is for educational or recreational purposes only, please speak to your veterinarian or...

First aid/CPR in humans and animals; approach to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in a human case; plus acute, macrovascular, and microvascular complications of DM. Please stay tuned for our cat case next week, where we will discuss management of hyperglycemia / high blood sugar.  Med links:  Mac Internal Medicine "Red Book" ($32 for hard copy): diagnosis-based guide.  UpToDate: Overview of g...

Cases illustrating initial presentation of DM in humans and animals. Plus: body shape/fitness assessment, SGLT2, differential diagnoses, history and physical.  Med links: Merck Manual (free) DM in children and adolescents. Diabetes Canada : Definition, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes, Prediabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Edmonton Manual ($79 for hard copy): chief-complaint-based guide.  Vet...

(See ENT and vet learning resources below.) As final year med/vet students, our time is split between clinical rotations, clinical rotations, and more clinical rotations. This ep brings you our experience - A Day In The Life Of (ADITLO) ENT elective (guess what that stands for) and mixed-animal externship.  Med ENT learning resource: VULA - Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operativ...

Ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine. What they are, how they work, and when we use them  Med links: Canadian CT head rule: https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/608/canadian-ct-head-injury-trauma-rule   Delirium work up: https://geri-em.com/cognitive-impairment/causes-of-delirium/ Vet links: none Please reach out @OnManimal on Instagram for future topic suggestions. Opinions presented in this show...

aka Clerkship and A Day In The Life Of (ADITLO) our dual roles as a learner and a healthcare provider in a clinical setting, plus what’s after med/vet school?  Med links: To view the curriculum picture, please go to MacMed curriculum , scroll down and click on “Curriculum Overview”.  After med school: CaRMS for residency . Vet link: none.  Please reach out @OnManimal on Instagram for future topic...

Vet/Med school application, overview of life as vet/med students.  Med links: Med schools in Ontario: OMSAS timeline Required test: Medical College Admission Test McMaster med school: curriculum description Vet links:  Ontario Veterinary College: application information North America licensing body: accredited colleges Please reach out @OnManimal on Instagram for future topic suggestions. Opinions...