Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

Core IM Team
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Core Internal Medicine via following series: 5 Pearls || Clinically relevant pearls Mind the Gap || Why do we do what we do? Gray Matters || Management Reasoning Hoofbeats || Dissecting clinical reasoning At the Bedside || Explore everyday challenges

  1. #187 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters Segment

    11 SEPT

    #187 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters Segment

    Learn specific, practical ways to counsel patients on non-pharmacologic interventions. What is our goal with OH treatment? Is it the blood pressure number that matters? How do we avoid missing neurogenic causes of orthostatic hypotension (OH)?  🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’ Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcript & Show Notes Timestamps: (00:05) | Case Presentation: Urinary Retention → Lightheadedness (02:37) | Defining Orthostatic Hypotension & Prevalence (04:10) | Why Diagnosis Is Harder Than It Seems (06:20) | How (and When) to Measure Orthostatic Vitals (10:06) | Role of Heart Rate in Narrowing the Differential (14:41) | Rethinking Treatment Goals: Function > Numbers (17:52) | Recognizing Orthostatic Intolerance Symptoms (22:14) | Non-Pharmacologic Strategies in the Hospital Tags: Primary care, Internal Medicine, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Geriatrics, Autonomic Dysfunction, Syncope, Falls, Patient Safety, Medical Education Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    37 min
  2. #186 Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment

    25 AUG

    #186 Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment

    Next time you’re squinting at a chest tube, feel confident you know exactly what to look for and why. Hear it explained in a way that really sticks! 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcript & Show Notes Timestamps: (02:50) | Xray vs. POCUS vs. CT for Pneumothorax Diagnosis (07:29) | Do All PTXs Need Chest Tubes? (11:55) | Explaining Pneumothorax to Patients (14:58) | Understanding the Pleural Drainage System (26:11) | Monitoring Air Leaks with the Water Seal Chamber (32:27) | Managing Persistent Air Leaks Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Education, 3-Chamber Drainage System, Endobronchial Valves and Pleurodesis Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    37 min
  3. #185 Neutropenia: 5 Pearls Segment

    13 AUG

    #185 Neutropenia: 5 Pearls Segment

    How do you work up neutropenia? When is neutropenia benign? When do neutrophils recover? How can you diagnose neutropenic fever in the first 15 minutes and start antibiotics in the first 60 minutes? Do you always add MRSA coverages? Only Pseudomonas coverage? When do you add fungal coverage? 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcript & Show Notes Timestamps: (02:24) | Approach to Neutropenia & Duffy Null (11:38) | Dose and duration-dependent neutropenia vs. immune-mediated neutropenia (19:46) | When do neutrophils recover? (29:56) | Classifying Neutropenic Fever Syndromes (29:53) | Strategies for Managing Low-Risk Neutropenic Fever (33:02) | Antimicrobial Therapy and Duration in Febrile Neutropenia Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Hematology, Medical Education, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Neutropenic Fever Management, Antibiotics Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min
  4. #184 Stories for the Feels

    28 JUL

    #184 Stories for the Feels

    Have a good laugh and reflect deeply with these three stories that hit the feels in different ways. If you'd love to hear more stories from Dr. Maria Rosasco, check out some of her other appearances on the podcast: July Stories and Handoffs & Contingency Planning. 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcript and Show Notes Timestamps: (01:04) | Story 1: Sharing a Personal Story for Patient Care (03:42) | Story 2: Leading a Family Meeting (06:52) | Story 3: Early Days of the COVID-19 Pandemic (10:22) | What Rituals and Values Guide Your Path in Medicine Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Medical Education, IMCore, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Student, Narrative Medicine, Humanities Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11 min
  5. #183 Diagnose the Clinician: Hoofbeats Segment

    21 JUL

    #183 Diagnose the Clinician: Hoofbeats Segment

    What went wrong? What were the reasoning or contextual missteps that led us astray? 🔹 Sponsor: NEJM Fellowship Program, click here to learn more and/or apply! Due Aug 1, 2025 🔹 Transcript and Show Notes Timestamps: (00:02) | Case Presentation and Initial Diagnosis (02:47) | Tachycardia and Early Impressions (04:10) | Clinical Deterioration and New Clues (07:19) | Problem Representation and Reflection (21:45) | Lessons on Reasoning and Bias (26:55) | Final Takeaways and Action Steps Tags: Clinical Reasoning, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Accuracy, Hoofbeats, Cognitive Bias, Medical Education, Illness Scripts Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min
  6. #182 Pleural Effusions: 5 Pearls Segment

    9 JUL

    #182 Pleural Effusions: 5 Pearls Segment

    Imaging Pearls | (01:12)Deciding on Thoracentesis | (04:00)Light’s Criteria and Pseudoexudates | (07:00)Pleural Fluid Studies: pH and Cell Differential | (16:56)Diagnosing and Treating Parapneumonic Effusions | (23:32)Malignant Pleural Effusions: Diagnosis and Management | (30:39) 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcript and Show Notes Tags: Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Pulmonology, CoreIM, Clinical Reasoning, critical care, pulm Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    36 min
  7. #181 July Stories 3.0

    2 JUL

    #181 July Stories 3.0

    Listen for some good laughs and relatable stories! In this episode, we share raw and real stories from July — from rapid responses to unexpected kindness — and reflect on the emotional weight of starting out in medicine. 🔹 Sponsor: NEJM Fellowship Program, click here to learn more and/or apply! Due Aug 1, 2025 🔹 Transcript and Show Notes Prior July Stories: July Stories 2.0 (2023) July Stories (2019) Timestamps: (00:32) | Dr. Ali Trainor's First Day as an Intern (03:00) | The Patient's Critical Condition and Emotional Response  (07:12) | Dr. George Tran's First Night Shift  (10:38) | Dr. Ali Trainor's Second Rotation Experience  (14:01) | The Importance of Co-Intern Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Medical Education, IMCore, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Student, Narrative Medicine, Humanities Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    16 min
  8. #180 Beta-Blockers & REDUCE-AMI Trial: Beyond Journal Club Segment with NEJM Group

    25 JUN

    #180 Beta-Blockers & REDUCE-AMI Trial: Beyond Journal Club Segment with NEJM Group

    How much do beta blockers help after a heart attack, even when the heart’s pumping well? In this episode, we revisit the origins of beta blockers in post-MI care, examine how evidence evolved, and explore the REDUCE-AMI trial, which questions whether beta blockers are still needed for all. Listen to this latest episode of Beyond Journal Club, a collaboration between Core IM and NEJM Group, where we put research into context tracing the arc of evidence, dissecting the clinical question, and exploring what the findings could mean for real-world patient care 🔹 Sponsor: NEJM Fellowship Program, click here to learn more and/or apply! 🔹 Transcript and Show Notes Timestamps: (00:48) | Background on Beta Blockers and Their Mechanism (02:41) | Historical Context of Beta Blockers in Heart Disease (04:56) | Capricorn Trial and Its Impact (07:17) | Emergence of Doubts About Beta Blockers (10:09) | Introduction to the REDUCED-AMI Trial (15:52) | Discussion on Trial Interpretation and Clinical Implications (16:18) | Comparison with Other Trials and Future Directions Tags:  CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Medical Education, IMCore, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Student, Cardiology Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com/COREIM * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    27 min
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Core Internal Medicine via following series: 5 Pearls || Clinically relevant pearls Mind the Gap || Why do we do what we do? Gray Matters || Management Reasoning Hoofbeats || Dissecting clinical reasoning At the Bedside || Explore everyday challenges

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    Core IM Team
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
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