UConn IM Residency Podcast 🎙️

In this episode of the UConn Internal Medicine Podcast Series, we discuss the evolving role of biologic therapies in asthma and COPD. We review how biologics target Type 2 inflammation, how to identify patients with severe asthma who may benefit from therapy, and how biomarkers such as blood eosinophils, FeNO, IgE, and allergic sensitization guide treatment selection. We also explore newly approve...

In this episode, we explore the major complications of acute kidney injury (AKI) and break down the different modalities of dialysis used in the ICU and inpatient setting. Join us for a high-yield, clinically focused discussion covering AKI complications, and the practical differences between intermittent hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)....

In this episode of our Critical Care Series, we break down the fundamentals of mechanical ventilation with a practical, physiology-based approach designed for the bedside. Join us for a high-yield, clinically focused discussion covering ventilator modes, how ventilator breaths work (trigger, limit, and cycle), and how to interpret pressures and waveforms in the ICU. Whether you're an internal...

In this episode of our Infectious Diseases & Public Health Preparedness Series, we’re diving into high-consequence infectious diseases, with a focused discussion on anthrax and tularemia. Join us for a high-yield, clinically grounded conversation packed with recognition pearls, red flags for severe disease, diagnostic considerations, and management strategies to help you identify these rare bu...

In this episode of our  Cardiology Curriculum Series , we’re diving into three key pericardial diseases:  Acute Pericarditis, Pericardial Tamponade, and Constrictive Pericarditis. Join us for a high-yield discussion packed with clinical pearls, diagnostic clues, and management strategies to help you confidently approach these conditions on your next rotation or during rounds. Hosts:  Dr. Tanya S....

In this episode of our GI Mini-Series, we touch upon Acute Pancreatitis covering its diagnosis, causes, classification, and management. The podcast also highlights risk factors for severe disease, fluid resuscitation strategies, pain control, early oral feeding, and the role of antibiotics. Tune in for an evidence-based, guideline-driven deep dive into the topic, filled with practical bedside insi...

In this episode of our Endocrine Curriculum Series, we’re breaking down three important topics: Hypercalcemia, In-patient Diabetes Management and Hypogonadism in Men. Join us for a high-yield conversation filled with clinical pearls, management strategies and practical insights you can use on your next rotation or on rounds. Hosts:  Dr. Tanya S. Jain and Dr. Avtandil Kochiashvili, Chief Medical Re...

🎙️ Welcome back to the UConn IM Podcast! 
 In this episode, we kick off our Gastroenterology sub-specialty mini-series. With new interns joining the service, Dr. Neil Khoury shares practical advice for trainees on the inpatient GI team. From setting expectations to optimizing consults and navigating team dynamics, Dr. Khoury offers high-yield, actionable tips for both medical students and resident...

In this episode of our curriculum series, we’re diving into a diagnosis that often flies under the radar - Ankylosing Spondylitis . Tune in for a high-yield discussion packed with clinical insights and practical takeaways Hosts : Dr. Tanya S. Jain, Dr. Avtandil Kochiashvili and Dr. Ruchir Paladiya, Chief Medical Residents, UConn Guest Expert : Dr. Tara Raj, Rheumatology Fellow, UConn Author : Dr....

Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients! Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Andrews, Assistant Program Director and Director of Ambulatory Education with the UConn IM Residency Program Addition...

Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients! Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Andrews, Assistant Program Director and Director of Ambulatory Education in the UCONN IM Residency Program Additional...

Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients! Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest Speaker: Dr. Angela Stein, Ambulatory Site Director of St. Francis Gengras Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCONN Additional Rea...

Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients! Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest Speaker: Dr. Angela Stein, Ambulatory Site Director of St. Francis Gengras Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCONN Additional rea...

Welcome to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients! Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest Speaker: Dr. Angela Stein, Ambulatory Site Director of St. Francis Gengras Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCONN Additional readings...

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Nephrology! Take a listen so that you’re prepared for our pre-test! Authors: Dr. Lara Melo Soares Pinho de Carvalho, PGY-3, and Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Guest speakers:  Acute kidney injury in liver failure: Dr. Ruchir Trivedi, Associate Professor of Medicine, Dep...

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Neurology! Take a listen so that you’re prepared for our pre-test! Author and host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Guest speakers:  Stroke mimics and chameleons: Dr. Karan Tarasaria, Stroke Neurology, Hartford Hospital  Additional readings: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38568487/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38568485/ htt...

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Endocrinology! Take a listen so that you’re prepared for our pre-test! Author and host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Guest speakers:  Adrenal insufficiency: Dr. Parvathy Madhavan, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology  Thyroid dysfunction: Dr. Francesco Celi, Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Departm...

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Pulmonology! Take a listen so that you’re prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Akshita Sahi, PGY-3, UCONN  Host and Editor: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Pulmonary Hypertension: Dr. Jose Soriano, Assistant Professor of Medicine Diffuse parenchymal disease: Dr. Ameer Rasheed, Assistant Professor of Medicine (*...

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Hematology/Oncology! Take a listen so that you’re prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Immunotherapy toxicities: Dr. Margaret Callahan, Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Associate Professor  Bleeding diathesis and approa...

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Geriatrics! Take a listen so that you’re prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Tanya Jain, PGY-3, UCONN Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Frailty and failure to thrive: Dr. Victoria Costello, Assistant Professor of Medicine, UConn Center on Aging  Urinary incontinence: Content provided by Dr. Lavern Wright,...

We are excited to launch our new curriculum series where we’ll give you a preview of the topics from our upcoming educational half day. Take a listen so that you’re prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Tick borne illnesses: Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, Chief, Division of Infectious Dis...

Benign prostate hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms are commonly associated with one another. Take a listen to get a better understanding of the difference between the two! We walk through important considerations in the history and physical exam, discuss workup and when referral to urology is recommended, and we discuss management options! Thank you for listening! Author: Nickolas Coombs...

There are many options available to our patients who are interested in trying to lose weight. Outside of diet, exercise and medications what other options can we counsel our patients on? Well there are surgical weight loss options that may be of interest to our patients and today we will talk about a couple types of bariatric surgery that are available including a brief discussion on indications a...

 The presence of LAD can be frightening for your patients. With this framework, hopefully you are able to work through a comprehensive differential diagnosis and you are comfortable knowing when something is more likely to be more benign versus when you should be more concerned for your patient. Thank you again for listening today, I hope you have a wonderful day! Author: Nickolas Coombs, DO &...

Thank you for joining us, today we will be reviewing prostate cancer screening and potential benefits as well as any associated controversies. The main focus of our discussion today revolves around PSA, or prostate-specific antigen. Although  treating prostate cancer at an early stage to avoid long-term consequences, including potential metastatic disease, is important, we must acknowledge that ou...