Paloma O'Meara

SMART OBMed

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Social Media For Advancing Residency Training in Obstetric Medicine (SMART OBMed) Curriculum provides podcast episodes with stimulating case discussions with a panel of seasoned experts in the field who share their experienced approach to cases and provide a handful of pearls for resident learners and lifelong learners alike.

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Paloma O'Meara

Episodes

Primary Aldosteronism and Pregnancy 20.10.2026 23:12

Beyond Preeclampsia: Unmasking Primary Aldosteronism Postpartum When does persistent postpartum hypertension warrant a closer look? A 27-year-old pregnant women develops severe preeclampsia requiring delivery at just 27 weeks. Three months postpartum, she remains hypertensive despite multiple medications, prompting an investigation that reveals an unexpected diagnosis. Join our obstetric medicine...

Case 8 - Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pregnancy 01.09.2026 22:18

In this episode, Dr Diana Oprea (endocrinology fellow, Université de Montréal) presents a case of a 28 year-old woman, G2T1L1 30 weeks gestation with new onset rheumatoid arthritis arising during pregnancy. Dr Shital Gandhi (Obstetric Internist, University of Toronto) and Dr Dale Séguin (Rheum Ob, University of Ottawa) discuss work-up and management of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy and pos...

Case 7 - Thyrotoxicosis in Pregnancy 08.08.2026 18:26

In this episode, our experts Dr. Janine Malcolm and Dr. Erin Keely discuss thyroid disorders in pregnancy. Takeaway points - Case 7

Case 6 - Postpartum Hyperglycemia 14.07.2026 15:55

In this case of postpartum hyperglycemia, Dr. Janine Malcolm and Dr. Erin Keely discuss diabetes in pregnancy. Takeaway points - Case 6

Case 5 - Ketoacidosis 30.06.2026 15:55

In this episode, Dr. Erin Keely and Dr. Janine Malcom talk about ketoacidosis in a pregnant patient.

Case 4 - Elevated Liver Enzymes 16.06.2026 12:23

This episode, Dr. Alan Karovitch and Dr. Karen Wong discuss the approach to elevated liver enzymes in pregnancy.

Case 3 - Shortness of Breath in Pregnancy 07.10.2025 19:18

In this case Dr. Alan Karovitch and Dr. David Aziz discuss shortness of breath in pregnancy and its large differential diagnosis, from physiological changes to life-threatening conditions. Takeaway points - Case 3

Case 2 - Hypertensive Disorders and Thrombocytopenia 07.10.2025 17:50

In the second episode of our Advanced Learner Series, Dr. Alan Karovitch and Dr. Patricia Lecca talk about a case of hypertension in the late trimester, complicated by acute thrombocytopenia. Takeaway points - Case 2

Case 1 - Antiphospholipid Syndrome 09.09.2025 20:16

In the first case of our Advanced Learner Series, Dr. Alan Karovitch and Dr. David Aziz discuss the impacts of antiphospholipid syndrome on pregnancy. Takeaway points - Case 1