Medgeeks Clinical Review Podcast

PA Boards 112: Advice for a new graduate

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you recently graduate or start clinicals? If so - then I made this for you :) Here's my 2 cents for those of you who are now officially on your ow...

PA Boards 111: Q&A: The details of stress testing (clinical and board review)

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll be answering a question regarding stress testing. Who needs it? What options are available? What are the contraindications and nuances ass...

PA Boards 110: Digoxin MOA in AFIB (Q&A)

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're going to be answering a readers question regarding digoxin's mechanism of action when used for atrial fibrillation. We'll also touch on s...

PA Boards 109: What if you misdiagnose a patient?

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be answering a question from a new provider. She's a recent physician assistant graduate and asks what to do if you miss a diagno...

PABoards 108: 3 truths to a great life (2016 recap)

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

2016 was the best and worst year of my life. I experienced my lowest lows and my highest highs - all in the same year. So, today, I thought I would ...

PA Boards 107: Should we do away with routine pelvic exams?

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Should we do away with universal routine pelvic exams? According to the USPSTF they may be causing more harm than good. In this podcast, I discuss the...

PA Boards 106: Clinical Pearls for Chlamydia & Gonorrhea

21 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we'll discuss signs, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options for both chlamydia and gonorrhea. This is a clinical talk - mean...

PA Boards 105: Syphilis screening - now what?

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know who needs to be screened. We'll quickly go over that while elaborating on the different ways to screen, including the reverse order of tes...

PA Boards 104: Prostate Cancer Screening (the good, the bad, the ugly)

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are going to be reviewing everything you need to know about prostate cancer screening. We'll go over the PSA, DRE, TRUS, and biopsy. We'll a...

PA Boards 103: Interview with Bernard (ortho PA-C)

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be speaking with Bernard, who's an orthopedic physician assistant practicing in New York Presbyterian/Queens. He has been in ort...

PA Boards 102: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After 10 years, the CDC finally updated their guidelines for RMSF. Today, we are going to review the presentation and treatment options for rocky moun...

PA Boards 101: Interview w Tracy (DNP student)

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Tracy Lindstrom who is in her last semester as a DNP student. She has 10 years of experience as a nurse (MIC...

PA Boards 101: Balanitis - A Clinical Review

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to discuss the multiple etiologies, signs, symptoms, labs, and treatment options for balanitis. It's important to know the etiologies bec...

PA Boards 100: Migraine Pharmacology

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to discuss abortive and prophylactic therapies for migraine. We'll go into the pharmacology to help you create a game plan for your ...

PA Boards 99: Interview Drexel University Student (Josh)

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be speaking with Josh Estrada - whos a Drexel University PA student. He recently finished didactic and is starting clinical rotat...

PA Boards 98: Candida Vulvovaginitis

09 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We'll discuss the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment. How to approach your pregnant patient. What do you do with resistant can...

PA Boards 97: Interview w Christina Baker (PA Student)

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Today we're going to be speaking with Christina Baker who is months away from graduating as a physician assistant from the University of Toledo Coll...

PA Boards 96: Interview with Amy (PA school grad)

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be speaking with Amy. She's a recent graduate from the University of South Alabama PA program. She'll give her advice on what to ...

PA Boards 95: Failed the boards (PANCE, PANRE, USMLE)?

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm answering a question from a student who failed their boards. So many are going through this - yet so many feel like they are alone. If you h...

PA Boards 94: Everything B12 Deficiency

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to discuss everything you need to know about B12 deficiency for the boards and clinical practice. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previous...

PA Boards 93: Interview with Marya (medical school grad)

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're going to be interviewing Marya - a medical school graduate. She graduated from medical school in Pakistan and did her internship in Saudi...

PABoards 92: Do statins REALLY cause myalgia?

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is the link between statins and muscular damage a myth? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you wa...

PA Boards 91: Your career doesn't define you!

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is based on the large numbers of emails I get regarding setbacks in medicine (both as a student and clinician).  - Our goal at Medgeek...

PA Boards 90: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to go into a little detail regarding IBS: etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known a...

PA Boards 89: Colon Cancer Screening

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here are the updated USPSTF guidelines - there are now 7 options which are recommended to screen for colon cancer.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previou...

PA Boards 86: DUB Management

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to answer a students question regarding the management of DUB/AUB. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to he...

PA Boards 85: CHF Mortality Reduction: Novel Medications

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will be discussing the newer medications that have been proven to reduce mortality in systolic dysfunction. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previou...

PA Boards 84: Updated AAP Guideline - BRUE

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be discussing the AAPs new updated guideline regarding BRUE. BRUE stands for brief resolved unexplained events - this new termi...

PA Boards 83: OCP and Breast Cancer Risk

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be answering a students question regarding the risk of breast cancer and oral contraception. Is there really an increased risk an...

PA Boards 82: Migraine Headache

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be talking migraine headaches from a clinical standpoint. I'm going to present the many presentations you can expect to encounter...

PA Boards 81: Updated DM Clinical Guidelines

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An updated algorithm for type 2 diabetes management from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has been recently released. It i...

PA Boards 80: Clinical Pearl - When Things Don't Make Sense

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You grab the next chart, and notice a chief complaint of abdominal pain. You notice the patient is a 35 year old female. You immediately formulate a d...

PA Boards 79: Barrett's Esophagus (plus New Website)

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will be discussing Barrett's esophagus: what is it, who's at risk, who needs to be screened, and how do you diagnose?  - Our goal at Medge...

PA Boards 78: We All Make Mistakes

01 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to discuss the emotional burden of caring too much for your patients. You can't let your mistakes get to you - we all make them! You have...

PA Boards 77: Don't fear failure. Fear being average.

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be discussing motivation, procrastination, and the feeling of being inadequate. Everyone has doubt - everyone is scared. Scared o...

PA Boards 76: Does School/Work/Life Balance Exist?

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be discussing school/work/life balance and the mental struggles that occur while studying medicine and how to overcome them.  - ...

PA Boards 75: Microscopic Hematuria Workup

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to discuss the workup needed when presented with asymptomatic microscopic hematuria. Let's discuss the history, physical exam, and l...

PA Boards 74: First Dabigatran Reversal Agent!

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

First off I want to let everyone know the app is FINALLY ready! It's available for both apple and android. Go and download the app for free! Find it ...

PA Boards 73: TSH Therapy & Contraception During Pre-Menopause

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today were going to be answering a couple questions from Kristi - a listener of the podcast. She actually has two questions - one regarding thyroid t...

PA Boards 72: Is it safe to combine a macrolide and a statin?

22 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

...should you avoid the two? is there a risk of rhabdomyolysis? I would argue not - take a listen as to why it really doesn't matter. - Our goal at...

PA Boards 71: Vertigo Made Simple

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we answer a listeners question regarding vertigo. He wants to know when an MRI is indicated in the evaluation of vertigo. So, we de...

PA Boards 70: IV vs Oral therapy for MS relapse (plus how to win free board review app)

07 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Todays topic will be discussing oral therapy vs IV therapy when treating MS relapse. Based on the literature it seems that both yield similar results....

PA Boards 69: Most of you WILL make this clinical mistake - DON'T!

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

...most of you will make this mistake. Why? Simply due to a lack of experience. I'm here to make sure you don't :) - Our goal at Medgeeks (previousl...

PA Boards 68: Testicular Torsion is an EMERGENCY

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are going to discuss torsion. This is an EMERGENCY which requires immediate surgical exploration. Contrary to popular belief, this is a clin...

PA Boards 66: Don't give steroids in pneumonia! (just kidding, maybe)

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Should you give steroids in patients with pneumonia? It depends: For the boards? No! In clinical practice? It depends. Do I? Yup!! Take a listen for a...

PA Boards 65: Demystifying Acid Base Disorders

01 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to answer a question from a listener regarding acid base disorders. It's not as hard as you think! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previou...

PA Boards 64: Does progesterone prevent spontaneous abortions?

25 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If a woman has had repeated pregnancy losses does giving progesterone help? Today we're going to answer that question, which was submitted by one of o...

PA Boards 63: Life lessons from a dying patient...

17 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share a story about a patient of mine. She was told that her cancer returned. She quesitoned life - and it made me think about mine. ...

PA Boards 62: Clinical Updates

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be going over clinical updates that have occurred over the last year which will impact the way you practice and the way you answe...

PA Boards 61: Murmurs - a quick pearl!

02 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I'll be giving out a couple pearls on differentiating murmurs. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life y...

PA Boards 60: PUD Pain

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm going to be answering a question regarding the difference between gastric and duodenal pain and why they occur the way they do.  - Our goa...

PA Boards 59: Placenta Abruption

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Main takeaways: -Defined as premature seperation of the placenta -Presents as painful third trimester bleeding -Order ultrasound, CBC, coagulation fac...

PA Boards 58: Osteoporosis

05 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Osteoporosis highlights: -skeletal disease of low bone density -Risk factors: Secondary amenorrhea, smoking, glucocorticoids -All women over 65 scree...

PA Boards 57: Sjogren Syndrome

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Key points: -Autoimmune disease of unknonw etiology -Higher incidence of hodgkin lymphoma and oral candidiasis -Presents with dry eyes, dry mouch, pa...

PA Boards 54: Dipstick For A Child w/ a URI?

10 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do you order a dipstick when a child has a URI?  What if you do and the results are abnormal? Is a workup required?  Take a listen...  - Our goal ...

PA Boards 53: If you only learn one thing from me, its this...

02 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one thing you learn from me it's this message.  Take a listen, its only 8 minutes.  But, if you apply this, I guarantee nothing but succ...

PA Boards 52: Epigastric Pain?

25 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share a clinical case of a 35 year old patient presenting with epigastric pain.  See if you can get the diagnosis in this patient.  ...

PA Boards 51: Intussusception

19 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today were going to speak on intussusception.  Key points: triad of abdominal pain, vomiting, and currant jelly stool.  Bilious vomiting is a surgic...

PA Boards 50: Diabetic Pharmacotherapy

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to discuss how to treat type II diabetics.  We're going to go over the different drug regimens and their mechanism of action.  I'l...

PA Boards 49: Cholecystitis / Cholangitis / Cholelithiasis

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to tackle three topics: cholecystitis, cholangitis, and cholelithiasis.  We'll go over cause, symptoms, signs, diagnostic testing, ...

PA Boards 48: Cellulitis

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today's talk is going to be on Cellulitis. Definition, diagnosis, workup, and treatment.  Cellulitis is very common and very straight forward.   - ...

PA Boards 47: Are You a Failure?

22 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Have you failed before?  How did it make you feel?  Listen, we all fail, and I mean ALL.  But, it's not the failure that defines us, it's how we re...

PA Boards 46: Clinical Antibiotic Pharmacology

14 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about when to use which antibiotics.  When will we choose penicillin, azithromycin, or moxifloxacin?  Lets try and break t...

PA Boards 45: Essential Tremor

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Todays talk is going to be about essential tremor.  Differentiating this from other forms of tremor i.e., Parkinson's Disease, can be a challenge. So...

Antibiotics !

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Three part lecture series for you guys. This will be broken down into microbiology, pharmacology, and clinical applications. Have a great day! - Our ...

PA Boards 43: Oral Contraception Pills

24 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today were going to discuss oral contraception pills.  Specifically, were going to touch on estrogen/progesterone pills.  How they work, their effic...

PA Boards 42: Amenorrhea/DUB/Cervical Cancer

17 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about three topics: Amenorrhea, DUB, and cervical cancer.  I thought I would do it a little bit differently.  So, let's ju...

PA Boards 41: Community Acquired Pneumonia

10 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

PhysicianAssistantBoards.com - Todays topic will be community acquired pneumonia.  Lets go over the definitions, sign/symptoms, testing, and treatmen...

PA Boards 40: Pance/PANRE Review

08 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I turned the review book into a training you can get free, at the  URL below: https://www.medgeek.co/webinar-registration28559462 - Our goal at Medge...

PA Boards 39: SSRIs

26 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to be discussing SSRIs.  We'll go over the pharmacology, adverese reactions, and seratonin syndrome.  This drug is so commonly pre...

PA Boards 38: What does it take to be successful?

19 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast has two purposes.  The first I take 5 minutes to let you know the PANCE review book is done.  The rest of the podcast is where I share ...

PA Boards 37: Musculoskeletal Review Questions

12 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Received a lot of feedback regarding the Q&A session done for cardiology.  So, I decided to do another one of those sessions with musculoskeletal.  ...

PA Boards 36: Gout

05 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk GOUT!  Signs, symptoms, testing,and treatment.  Remember HCTZ and ASA can increase uric acid levels. Losartan, vitamin C, and fenofibrate...

PA Boards 35: Giant Cell Arteritis (temporal arteritis)

29 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Giant Cell Arteritis is a chronic vasculitis affecting medium and large sized vessels. Always look for a patient over 50 with an elevated ESR.  This ...

PA Boards 34: Diabetic Neuropathy

22 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you can start to have diabetic neuropathy even with prediabetes?  Well, you can! Which is why it is so important to be able to recognize...

PA Boards 33: Cardiology Review Questions

15 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to do things a little bit differently.  We're going to go over some caridology Q&A.  Because I am writing a PANCE review book, I t...

PA Boards 32: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

08 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Common things are common!  Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most common psych diagnosis you will encounter in clinical practice, and on the...

PA Boards 31: Hepatic Cysts - PANCE Review Book

01 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hepatic cysts wasn't something I learned too much about during school, but seeing as how I've had two patients come in the past week, I thought it wou...

PA Boards 30: Rheumatoid Arthritis

24 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rheumatoid Arthritis is extremely common.  I have encountered this many times, and this can be a very debilitating disease.  As you know, the boards...

PA Boards 29: Hypertension in Pregnancy

17 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How do we manage patients with high blood pressure during pregnancy?  Do we need to treat everyone?  What's the threshold for treatment? Does treatm...

PA Boards 28: Cocaine

10 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Cocaine is used by 14 million people worldwide which is 3% of the global population 15-64 years of age!  This is a very commonly used drug, so make s...

PA Boards 27: Don't Keep Yourself From Success

03 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We all have mental barriers.  We all think we're not good enough.  But guess what, you're wrong.  Once we can relieve ourselves and shove these fal...

PA Boards 26: Appendicitis

27 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is a complete overview of appendicitis.  I will walk you through the pathogensis, symptoms, physical exam findings, labs, imaging, and treatment...

PA Boards 25: Digoxin / Digitalis

20 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Let's go over everything you need to know about digoxin. I made digoxin out to be this evil mythelogical drug that couldn't be understood while in sch...

PA Boards 24: Headache!

13 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosing and treating headaches can definitely be a problem, especially for the physician assistant student. That's not to say that even practicing ...

PA Boards 23: Ectopic Pregnancy

06 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ectopic pregnancy. Most will occur in fallopian tube. Risk factors include prior ectopic pregnancy, tubal ligation, and infection. Triad of amenorrhea...

PA Boards 22: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

27 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Let's review the clinical picture, the diagnosis, and the treatment. Sexually transmitted diseases are incredibly common,...

PA Boards 21: Herpes Zoster

20 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Herpes zoster is so common.  What do physician assistant students need to take away from this disease? Well, we will go over the pathogenesis, diagno...

PA Boards 20: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

13 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin B12 deficiency.  What is the most common etiology? How will these patients present? How do we diagnose?  Lastly, how do we treat these patie...

PA Boards 19: Insulin Dosing

06 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about when to start insulin, but most importantly how to dose insulin.  Hopefully things will make a lot more sense on how to get your pat...

PA Boards 18: Neonatal Hyperbilirubemia

30 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Let's discuss physiologic, brest feeding, breast milk, and pathologic jaundice.  Also, what are we going to do with these patients? - Our goal at Me...

Everything Pregnancy!

16 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'll talk about how to manage a pregnancy from the first trimester to the third trimester.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boa...

PA Boards 16: Acute Kidney Injury

09 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How are we going to differentiate between pre-renal, intrinsic, and post-renal failure? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to ...

PA Boards 15: Choosing the Right Imaging Modality

02 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When are you supposed to order what imaging study? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to ...

PA Boards 14: Antibiotics

26 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Quick pharmacology review of antibiotics. Know your contraindications! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the...

PA Boards 13: High Yield EKG and Murmurs

18 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rapid Fire High Yield Content Today. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live as you na...

PA Boards 12: Everything Lipids

11 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Lipids: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want t...

PA Boards 11: What's the point of it all?

07 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we put in countless hours and go through so many sleepless nights? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live ...

PA Boards 10: Dyspnea workup

02 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dyspnea workup- Don't forget to divide the causes into acute or chronic to guide your differential. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Bo...

PA Boards 09: PE Diagnosis

30 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

How to work up the dreaded pulmonary embolism. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life you want to live...