Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

Author: Core IM Team Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever find yourself in the middle of a busy day, wondering about the 'why' behind a common treatment or needing a clear way to think through a complex diagnosis? That's the space where Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast lives. Created by the Core IM Team, this isn't just a lecture series; it's a practical companion for clinicians, students, and anyone curious about the inner workings of medical practice. Each episode is structured into distinct segments that tackle different facets of the clinical world. You'll hear "5 Pearls" for concise, immediately useful takeaways, and "Mind the Gap" explores the evidence and reasoning behind our everyday decisions. When management gets tricky, "Gray Matters" steps in to untangle the thought process, while "Hoofbeats" focuses on sharpening diagnostic acumen. Finally, "At the Bedside" brings it all together, addressing the real and often nuanced challenges faced in patient care. The conversation throughout this podcast is grounded, thoughtful, and driven by a genuine desire to deepen understanding beyond the textbook. It’s about connecting the dots between knowledge and application, making the intricate landscape of internal medicine a bit more navigable, one discussion at a time.
Episodes
#188 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 2: Gray Matters Segment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:35
Medications for orthostatic hypotension! When to initiate treatment, how to use them safely, and what to do when new issues arise during treatment. How do those change if someone has autonomic failure? What do you do whe…
#187 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters Segment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
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 orthos…
#186 Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:03
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 CompanionUse the code "CORE30"…
#185 Neutropenia: 5 Pearls Segment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:21
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 MRS…
#184 Stories for the Feels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:44
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 S…
#183 Diagnose the Clinician: Hoofbeats Segment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
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 NotesTimestamps:(00:02) |…
#182 Pleural Effusions: 5 Pearls Segment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:15
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)Ma…
#181 July Stories 3.0 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:58
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.🔹…
#179 Invasive Fungal Disease: 5 Pearls Segment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:02
🔹 What is invasive fungal disease, and who is most at risk for developing invasive fungal disease? (~ 02:46)🔹 What are the main classes of fungi? (~11:35)🔹 What are the pros and cons of B-D Glucan and Galactomannan (~19:…