OB Wannabes

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OB Wannabes Podcast

OB Wannabes is an educational podcast about OB/GYN and women's health care led by medical students Cassi McDiarmid and Shelby Feliciano. Our goals are to introduce pre-medical and medical students to the field of OB/GYN and the different career opportunities within this field. Join us as we delve into the world of obstetrics and gynecology with different guest speakers, and learn more about women's health!

  1. 10/03/2021

    Episode 12: GynOnc Clerkship

    This week Shelby shares her experience on her gynecologic oncology rotation. We're talking about what gyn-oncs do, what kind of pathology they see, and some of the not-well-known facets of gyn-onc practice! Corrections-  When discussing the role of traditional oncologists in gyn-onc: GYN oncologists will often refer their patients to a radiation oncologist if their treatment includes radiation in addition to chemotherapy and surgery. The medical society Shelby mentioned for cancer treatment guidelines is National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).  If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we hear from Cassi about her UroGyn rotation!

    27 min

  2. 03/03/2021

    Episode 11: Barrier Methods, Fertility Awareness, and Postcoital Contraceptives

    This week is the final episode of a three part series on contraception. We discuss barrier methods, fertility awareness, permanent methods, and postcoital contraceptives, including side effects, mechanism of action, benefits, and what to consider when deciding between these options. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we hear from Shelby about her GynOnc rotation!

    31 min

  3. 24/02/2021

    Episode 10: LARCs and Short Acting Hormonal Contraceptives

    This week is the second of a three part series on contraception. We discuss LARCs and the short acting hormonal contraceptives, including side effects, mechanism of action, benefits, and what to consider when deciding between these options. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we learn about the rest of the contraceptives!

    26 min

  4. 17/02/2021

    Episode 9: Overview of Contraception

    This week is the first of a three part series on contraception. We talk about what contraception is, what to consider when choosing a method of contraception, and a basic overview of the different types of contraception. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we dive in to the specifics of different contraceptive options!

    10 min

  5. 11/02/2021

    Episode 8: Endometriosis

    This week we discuss endometriosis ~ risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we start our three part series on birth control!

    26 min

  6. 13/01/2021

    Episode 7: Menarche

    This week we discuss menarche and what to expect as both a patient and as a provider. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. Join us next week as we talk about endometriosis! Sources: ACOG - Your First Period: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/your-first-period ACOG Committee Opinion 651: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2015/12/menstruation-in-girls-and-adolescents-using-the-menstrual-cycle-as-a-vital-sign

    41 min

  7. 30/12/2020

    Episode 6: Pelvic Pain Medicine with Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed

    We’re so excited this week to have Pelvic Pain specialist Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, DO, FAPMR, speaking to us about what pelvic pain medicine is. Dr. Ahmed began practice as a sports medicine physiatrist before discovering pelvic pain medicine, and is here to educate us on pelvic pain. Understanding pelvic pain and recognizing when to ask for help is important for both providers and for patients. We hope that you are able to learn more about pelvic pain, whether it’s for your career or for your personal life. You can find her on Instagram @drtayahmed , or via her website www.pelvicrehabilitation.com. If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week when we talk about menarche, or the start of a woman's menses!

    43 min

  8. 23/12/2020

    Episode 5: Mammograms and Breast Cancer Screenings

    This week, we're discussing breast cancer screening guidelines. When should women start receiving mammograms? What are the signs we want to look out for as patients and as providers? When are other tests indicated? Find out in this week’s episode! If you have any requests, questions, or are interested in speaking on our podcast, please email obwannabes@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram at @obwannabes. See you next week when we interview Tayyaba Ahmed, DO, about her career as a pelvic pain specialist! UpToDate: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Staging of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-features-diagnosis-and-staging-of-newly-diagnosed-breast-cancer?search=breast%20cancer&source=search_result&selectedTitle=2~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=2#H1583246092 UpToDate: Breast Biopsy - https://www.uptodate.com/contents/breast-biopsy?search=mammogram&topicRef=808&source=see_link

    32 min
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OB Wannabes is an educational podcast about OB/GYN and women's health care led by medical students Cassi McDiarmid and Shelby Feliciano. Our goals are to introduce pre-medical and medical students to the field of OB/GYN and the different career opportunities within this field. Join us as we delve into the world of obstetrics and gynecology with different guest speakers, and learn more about women's health!

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  • Creator
    OBWannabes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © OBWannabes
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    OB Wannabes

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