Join Jasmine and Daniel as they discuss with Drs. Pathi and Dhond on how to integrate comprehensive gynecological health into your primary care practice. === Outline === Chapter 1: Scope of Practice in Primary Care Chapter 2: Initial Approach Chapter 3: Access to Contraception Chapter 4: Establishing Trust === Learning Points === Reproductive Health in Primary Care: Half of patients we see will require gynecologic and productive care, and PCPs should feel confident serving as initial ...

In this episode our producer, Helen Cai, leads a far reaching conversation with Alissa (guest speaker on Breastfeeding episode) about the joys and challenges of raising children while pursuing rigorous medical training. === About Us === The Primary Care Pearls (PCP) Podcast is created in collaboration with faculty, residents, and students from the Department of Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. The project aims to create accessible and informative podcasts about core primary...

In this bonus episode, one of our producers, Helen Cai, dives deeper into the challenges and opportunities of training medical providers to be more competent and confident in guiding new parents through breastfeeding. Our expert is Dr. Deanna Nardella, MD, MHS, a Yale Pediatrician. === About Us === The Primary Care Pearls (PCP) Podcast is created in collaboration with faculty, residents, and students from the Department of Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. The project ...

In this episode, Helen Cai and Dr. Faith Crittenden chat with Katherine and Dr. Porto about the challenges and opportunities of relying on infant formula, especially if it wasn’t a parent’s original plan. === Outline === Chapter 1: The realities of Infant Feeding Chapter 2: The history and science behind formula Chapter 3: Safe practices in handing infant formula Chapter 4: Formula’s unintended benefits on family life === Learning Points === All infant formula are safe and complete due to...

In this episode, Helen Cai chats with Dr. Chen and Dr. Nardella about the challenges and joys involved with feeding babies through breastfeeding. === Outline === Chapter 1: Motivation for Learning Chapter 2: Counseling on benefits of Breastfeeding Chapter 3: Collecting a history and troubleshooting Chapter 4: Not all situations are the same === Learning Points === Breastfeeding Pain is Not Normal: While some tenderness may occur in the very early days, ongoing pain, is a sign of a problem...

In this episode, Dr. Liang chats with Alexis and Dr. Quinn about the challenges involved with helping adolescents transition care into the adulthood. === Outline === Chapter 1: Building a team of specialists Chapter 2: Transitions to adult care Chapter 3: The role of parents Chapter 4: Parting advice Chapter 5: Conclusion === Learning Points === While it’s tempting to think of adolescents as simply younger versions of adult patients, we need to recognize that they have their own needs and...

In this episode, Dr. Liang interviews Dr. Quinn (Adolescent Health Provider) and Alexis (Teenager) on her personal experience with navigating social media, mental health struggles, and reproductive health with her healthcare providers. === Outline === Chapter 1: Definitions Chapter 2: Establishing a relationship with the patient Chapter 3: Mental health Chapter 4: Social media Chapter 5: Sexual and reproductive health Chapter 6: Conclusion === Learning Points === First impressions a...

In the final episode of the ESRD series, Dr. Montano and Bernstein discuss the implications and mechanisms behind dialysis and our patients share their experiences with both dialysis and kidney transplantation. === Outline === Chapter 1: Approaching dialysis Chapter 2: Hemodialysis vs peritoneal dialysis Chapter 3: Practicalities of living on dialysis Chapter 4: Kidney transplantation === Learning Points === Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the two primary options for long-term re...

In this first episode of the ESRD series, Dr. Montano and Bernstein discuss how to diagnose kidney failure while Drs. Hart and Aklilu wrestle with the fraught history of using race in the measurement of kidney function. === Outline === Chapter 1: A gradual progression Chapter 2: A history of EGFR through the lens of race Chapter 3: Involving the nephrologist Chapter 4: Medication adjustments and monitoring === Learning Points === The symptoms underlying a progression from CKD to ESR...

In our final episode of the Geriatric series, Dr. Xu and Drs. Ouellets discuss how to manage neurocognitive disorders in elderly patients. Daniel facilitates the conversation with a sweet couple navigating these challenges. === Outline === Chapter 1: An Unexpected Diagnosis Chapter 2: Diagnosing Dementia Chapter 3: Dementia Treatment and Specialist Care Chapter 4: Supporting Caregivers === Learning Points === Dementia is characterized by both functional and cognitive impairment. Whil...