Yak Talk: Hacking the Boards | Internal Medicine

Welcome to our episode on hepatitis! Here we explore the various etiologies of hepatitis (including viral, alcoholic, fatty liver, autoimmune and more), as well as their presentations, diagnostic algorithms and treatments. Enjoy! 

Welcome to our comprehensive SOAP note on GI! Here we go through a rapid fire review of the HIGHEST yield concepts in GI. Enjoy!

Welcome to our episode on IBD, with special guest Chris! Join us as we discuss diagnosis, management, and difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease. Enjoy! 

Welcome to this episode on constipation and obstruction! Join us as we delve into the various etiologies of constipation and obstruction, as well as their associated presentations and treatments. Hope you enjoy!

Think diarrhea is a simple topic? Guess again! Join us as we delve into the nuances and complexities of diarrhea, including secretory vs osmotic diarrhea, common etiologies, lab findings and more! 

Welcome to this episode on lower GI bleed. Here we delve into the highest yield etiologies of lower GI bleed, including diverticulosis, mesenteric ischemia, angiodysplasia and more. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to our episode on colon cancer. Join us as we discuss HIGH-YIELD points on colon cancer screening, diagnosis, risk factors and more. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome to our second GI episode! Here we discuss HIGH-YIELD disorders of the stomach, including malignancies, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis and more. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to our first GI episode! Here we explore high-yield esophageal disorders, including various malignancies, motility disorders, perforation and more. Enjoy!

Welcome to our third and final cardio SOAP note episode! These SOAP note episodes involve rapid-fire question and answers on only the HIGHEST yield topics on previously recorded episodes. In this SOAP note, we cover major takeaways from episodes 14-16, including: Hypertension, Cardiomyopathies, Pericarditis, PAD, Aneurism, Dissection, and Venous Insufficiency. Enjoy!

Welcome to our episode on CV pharmacology! Here, we discuss high-yield pharm concepts related to hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and various other CV topics. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to episode 15 on cardiomyopathies and pericardial diseases! Join us as we delve into the highest yield etiologies of pericardial diseases and cardiomyopathies, including presentation, distinguishing factors, and management. Enjoy!

Welcome to our episode on Hypertension, Aortic Dissection/Aneurism, PAD, and Venous Insufficiency! We cover the highest yield and most tested concepts for each of these pathologies. Hope you find it helpful!

Welcome to our second cardio SOAP note episode! These SOAP note episodes involve rapid-fire question and answers on only the HIGHEST yield topics on previously recorded episodes. In this SOAP note, we cover major takeaways for valvular disorders, murmurs, syncope, and arrhythmia (episodes 8 - 12). Enjoy!

Welcome to our second episode of a 2-part series on arrhythmias! Here we discuss the highest-yield points on the bradyarrythmias, which include: sick sinus syndrome and all the AV blocks you can imagine (Wenkebach and all)! Hope you find this episode helpful!

Welcome to our first episode of a 2-part series on arrhythmias! Here we discuss the highest-yield points on tachyarrhythmias, which include: A fib, AVRT, AVNRT, V tach, Torsades, and V fib. Hope you enjoy this HIGH-YIELD episode!

Welcome to this in-depth discussion on syncope! Here, we go over the major etiologies of syncope, including cardiac, reflex, and orthostatic. We hope you find this helpful!

Welcome to this episode on physical exam maneuvers as they pertain to heart murmurs! Join us for an in-depth discussion on the hemodynamics and usefulness of techniques such as hand grip, valsalva, squatting, and standing, and see how they can help us differentiate the various etiologies of murmurs. Enjoy!

Welcome to our comprehensive episode on valvular diseases! Join us for an in-depth discussion on valvular stenosis and regurgitation, murmurs and all! Note: endocarditis will be its own separate video. This is a SUPER high-yield topic, and we hope you find it helpful!

Welcome to our first SOAP note episode! These SOAP note episodes will involve rapid-fire question and answers on only the HIGHEST yield topics on previously recorded episodes. In this SOAP note, we cover major takeaways for angina, ACS, post-MI complications, heart failure, and shock (episodes 1 through 6). Enjoy!

Welcome to this HIGH-YIELD episode on shock! Join us as we delve deep into the etiologies and hemodynamics of shock, all of which is bound to help you on exams AND on the wards. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to episode 2 of our 2-part series on heart failure! In this podcast, we delve deep into the high-yield pathophysiology and treatment of heart failure. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to our first episode of a 2-part series on heart failure. In this episode, we explore high-yield topics within heart failure, including: physical exam findings, distinguishing between various etiologies of heart failure, and clinical pearls that come up on exams all the time! We hope you enjoy.

Welcome to episode 3 of our 3 part series on angina and ACS. In this episode, we discuss a very high yield topic: post-MI complications. We go in-depth into the possible complications following right and left-sided MI, and talk about how these are tested on exams. Enjoy!

Welcome to episode 2 of our 3 part series on angina and ACS. In this video, we explore high-yield topics in unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI, including diagnosis, management, pharmacology, and key clinical findings. Enjoy!