The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss a comprehensive approach to osteoporosis. Written by: Dr. Sharon Pritchard. Reviewed by: Dr. Nadine Vaninetti (Endocrinology) and Dr. Peter Gregory (General Internal Medicine). Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and manage Behçet Disease. Written by Dr. Oswald Chen (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Alexa Smith, (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Allen Tran, (General Internist). Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss how to identify and manage the acute complications of sickle cell disease. Written by Dr. Yi Hui Luo (Internal Medicine Resident).  Reviewed by Dr. Véronique Naessens (Hematologist) and Dr. Sanabelle Zaabat (General Internist).  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss drug induced ILD, reviewing its diagnostic criteria and management. Written by: Dr. Reenika Aggarwal. Reviewed by: Dr. Joshua Wald (Respirology) and Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internal Medicine).  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, reviewing key topics including the SERPINA1 gene, disease manifestations, testing, and an overview of augmentation therapy. Written by: Dr. Navjeet Baath. Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Amer (Respirology) and Dr. Arden Azim (General Internal Medicine).  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about coronary angiography. Written by: Dr. Luke MacLeod. Reviewed by: Drs. Michael Ward and Alison Lai. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. Written by: Dr. Saif Samari. Reviewed by Dr. Helen Neighbour (Respirology) and Dr. Connor Cox (General Internal Medicine). Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an overview of lung transplantation, from the process itself to the associated medications and potential complications. Written by: Dr. Yi Tao Chan. Reviewed by Dr. Ciaran Scallan and John Neary. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy. Written by: Christina Chavenet. Reviewed by Liang Chen (Critical Care) and Nathalie Nathoo (General Internal Medicine, Obstetric Internal Medicine).  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to tricuspid regurgitation. Written by: Dr. Phelopater Sedrak. Reviewed by Dr. Mena Gewarges (Cardiology) and Dr. Eric Kaplovitch (General Internal Medicine). Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to psoriatic arthritis. Written by: Dr. Inara Mawji. Reviewed by Dr. Tanveer Towheed (Rheumatology) and Dr. Don Thiwanka Wijeratne (General Internal Medicine). Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to myelofibrosis, including a review of new treatment agents that just received approval in Canada in 2025! Written by: Dr. Ayesha Warsi. Reviewed by: Drs. Zachary Leiderman, Clarissa Skorupski, and Ryan Luther. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to gastrointestinal stromal tumor, with a focus on its physiology, work-up, and management. Written by: Dr. Lotus Alphonsus. Reviewed by: Dr. Gary May.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to familial hypercholesterolemia, with a focus on different screening, diagnostic, and treatment thresholds based on one's individual risk. Written by: Dr. Nour Marafie. Reviewed by: Dr. Morris Schweitzer  and Dr. Matthew Ades. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to male hypogonadism, including an exploration of the medical field's fascination with testosterone over the past millennia. Written by: Dr. Jim TC Chen. Reviewed by: Dr. Robyn Houlden and Dr. Kenneth Kwong. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to inflammatory eye disease, with a focus on uveitis, scleritis, and episcleritis. Written by: Dr. Oswald Chen. Reviewed by: Dr. Alexa Smith and Dr. Allen Tran. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to using point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS), with 3 cases to take you through the steps of acquiring images and using them to refine your differential and management. Written by: Dr. Phelopater Sedrak. Reviewed by: Dr. Rushil Chaudhary and Dr. Kim A. Connelly. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover the history of histoplasmosis and blastomycosis, as well as an approach to their diagnosis and management. Written by: Dr. Mario Corrado. Reviewed by: Dr. Alina Blazer and Dr. David Fox.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Maya Stein and Dr. Valerie Kim chat about that daunting but exciting transition from junior to senior medical resident, as they share personal reflections but also general strategies and specific local educational initiatives at the University of Toronto.  Episode written by Dr. Maya Stein, Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine) Reviewed by Dr. Lindsay Melvin (In...

Send us Fan Mail After almost 10 years of running The Intern at Work, the founding members and executive team are ready to hand over the podcast to a new producing team featuring Drs. Valerie Kim, Maya Stein and Annie Wu. Tune in to listen to how The Intern at Work started, and the future directions it might take.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week we have a physiology heavy hitter - we review cardiac hemodynamics and how to translate those principles into the use and application of PA catheters.  Written by: Dr. Paul Mundra (Internal Medicine Resident)  Reviewed by: Dr. Craig Ainsworth (Cardio-Intensivist) & Dr. Hugh Traquair (General Internist)  Don't forget to use code FIGSCA for 20% off your first purc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our host Dr. Arjun Pandey (Internal Medicine Resident) interviews special guest Dr. Stefan Jevtic (Hematology Fellow) on hematologic conditions in pregnancy. They discuss the clinical presentation, investigations and management of thrombocytopenia, anemia, VTE and other hematologic conditions in pregnancy. Be sure to tune into www.cbcmadeeasy.com to reinforce your...

Send us Fan Mail Learn all about an approach to gastric cancer for the internist!  Episode written by Dr. Gurjit Mander (Internal Medicine) Reviewed by by Dr. Arjun Kundra (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Genevieve Chick (General Internal Medicine) Infographic by Dr. Gurjit Mander Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week we take you through a common and challenging symptomatology experienced by patients who have dementia - behavioural and psychosocial symptoms in dementia, or BPSD.  Written by: Dr. Rafique Van Umm (Internal Medicine Resident)  Reviewed by: Dr. Tricia Woo (Geriatrician) & Dr. Marianne Talman (General Internist)  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the pathophysiology, clinical features and diagnostic approach to Adult Onset Still's Disease. Our medicine minute discusses the Yamaguchi Criteria for diagnosis of Adult Onset Still's Disease. Written by: Dr. Samira Adus (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Kimberly Legault (Rheumatology) and Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine...