Pro-PA Podcast
Episodes
PULM 101: Acid-Base Interpretation Made Simple | A Clinical Medicine Brief
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a simple, stepwise approach to acid-base interpretation using the ROME method. Perfect for PANCE prep and clinical practice! 🎧 https://youtu....
DERM 101: Dermatophyte Infections | A Clinical Medicine Brief
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the essentials of diagnosing and managing dermatophyte infections affecting the skin, including tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris...
PULM 101: PFT Interpretation Made Easy | A Clinical Medicine Brief
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a simple, stepwise approach to interpreting pulmonary function tests (PFTs), including FEV1/FVC, TLC, DLCO, and reversibility. Perfect for PANCE...
DERM 101: Erysipelas | A Clinical Medicine Brief
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the essentials of erysipelas, a distinctive bacterial skin infection often confused with cellulitis. Learn how to identify its unique clinic...
DERM 101: Cellulitis | A Clinical Medicine Brief
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to recognize, diagnose, and manage cellulitis, a common bacterial skin infection seen in primary care. This episode covers key clinical feat...
DERM 101: Impetigo | A Clinical Medicine Brief
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the essentials of impetigo, from recognizing hallmark features like honey-colored crusts to understanding treatment options for localized and ...
PULM 101: Sarcoidosis | A Clinical Medicine Brief
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of Sarcoidosis, including its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Perfect for PANCE prep and clinic...
PULM 101: Pneumoconiosis | A Clinical Medicine Brief
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis, Silicosis, Asbestosis, Berylliosis, and Talc Pneumoconiosis, including their pathophysiology, ...
PULM 101: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Perfect ...
PULM 101: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of Cystic Fibrosis, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Perfect for PANCE prep...
PULM 101: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of COPD, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, with a focus on diagnosis, management, and acute exacerbations. Perfect for ...
PULM 101: Asthma | A Clinical Medicine Brief
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of Asthma, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment per the 2023 GINA Guidelines. Perfect for P...
PULM 101: Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of OHS, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Perfect for PANCE prep and clinica...
DERM 101: Alopecia Areata | A Clinical Medicine Brief
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the essentials of diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, a common autoimmune condition causing non-scarring hair loss. Learn about the patho...
DERM 101: Paronychia | A Clinical Medicine Brief
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover the essentials of diagnosing and managing paronychia, from identifying acute infections to addressing chronic cases linked to irritant or alle...
PULM 101: Croup | A Clinical Medicine Brief
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, breaks down Croup—a key pediatric respiratory topic on the PANCE Blueprint. Learn the pathophysiology, clinical ...
PULM 101: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of OSA, including risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis (with STOP-BANG), and management strategies. Perfect for PANCE p...
PULM 101: Hyaline Membrane Disease (Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of Hyaline Membrane Disease (IRDS), including causes, presentation, diagnosis, and life-saving management strategies. Perfect for...
DERM 101: Onychomycosis | Clinical Medicine Brief
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the key features of onychomycosis, from recognizing its clinical presentation to understanding diagnostic tools like KOH prep and PAS stain. ...
DERM 101: Folliculitis | A Clinical Medicine Brief
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to recognize and manage folliculitis, a common condition seen in primary care, dermatology, and urgent care. Explore the causes, treatment o...
DERM 101: Perioral Dermatitis | A Clinical Medicine Brief
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover the essentials of diagnosing and managing perioral dermatitis, a condition often triggered by topical steroids and easily mistaken for other s...
PULM 101: Foreign Body Aspirations | A Clinical Medicine Brief
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to identify and manage foreign body aspirations, including causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and life-saving treatments. Perfect for...
PULM 101: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of ARDS, including causes, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management strategies, with practical tips on "Book Med vs...
PULM 101: Pulmonary Edema | A Clinical Medicine Brief
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Master the essentials of pulmonary edema, including cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment strategies...
PULM 101: Pulmonary Embolism (PE) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Master the essentials of pulmonary embolism, including risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis (with the HAD CLOTS mnemonic for PERC criteria),...
PULM 101: Cor Pulmonale & Pulmonary Hypertension | A Clinical Medicine Brief
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the essentials of cor pulmonale and pulmonary hypertension, including their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and managemen...
DERM 101: Rosacea | A Clinical Medicine Brief
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the essentials of diagnosing and managing rosacea, a chronic dermatologic condition often mistaken for acne vulgaris. Learn about common trigg...
PULM 101: Carcinoid Syndrome | A Clinical Medicine Brief
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the essentials of carcinoid syndrome and pulmonary carcinoid tumors, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and manageme...
DERM 101: Acne Vulgaris | A Clinical Medicine Brief
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the fundamentals of diagnosing and managing acne vulgaris, including key treatment options like topical therapies, oral medications, and isotret...
PULM 101: Pulmonary Nodules | A Clinical Medicine Brief
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the essentials of evaluating and managing pulmonary nodules, including imaging pearls, risk stratification, and the importance of comparing with...
PULM 101: Primary Lung Cancer | A Clinical Medicine Brief
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the essentials of primary lung cancer, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation (with key syndromes like Horner’s Syndrome), diagn...
PULM 101: Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G breaks down Pulmonary Tuberculosis, including its pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management. Learn how to ...
PULM 101: HIV-Related Pneumonia | A Clinical Medicine Brief
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, breaks down HIV-Related Pneumonia, covering key pathogens like PJP, Cryptococcus, and CMV. Learn how to manage the...
PULM 101: Fungal Pneumonia | A Clinical Medicine Brief
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, breaks down Fungal Pneumonia, including Histoplasmosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Blastomycosis, Aspergillosis, and more...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Gift Ideas for Your Favorite PA or PA Student
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the perfect gift for the PA or PA student in your life? Professor G, PA-C, shares her Top 5 Gift Ideas, from medical subscriptions to the ...
PULM 101: Viral Pneumonia | A Clinical Medicine Brief
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, breaks down viral pneumonia, including influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and more. Learn how to identify these common path...
PULM 101: Bacterial Pneumonia | A Clinical Medicine Brief
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, breaks down bacterial pneumonia, including typical vs. atypical presentations, community-acquired vs. hospital-acq...
PULM 101: COVID-19 | A Clinical Medicine Brief
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, simplifies COVID-19—a must-know condition for modern practice. Learn about its pathophysiology, hallmark symptom...
PULM 101: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | A Clinical Medicine Brief
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, simplifies Pertussis (Whooping Cough)—a key PANCE Blueprint topic. Learn the pathophysiology, the three phases o...
PULM 101: Influenza | A Clinical Medicine Brief
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, simplifies Influenza—a key PANCE Blueprint topic. Learn about its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, antivi...
PULM 101: Acute Epiglottitis | A Clinical Medicine Brief
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, breaks down Acute Epiglottitis—a critical PANCE Blueprint topic. Learn the pathophysiology, the 3 D’s of clini...
PULM 101: Acute Bronchitis | A Clinical Medicine Brief
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prof G, PA-C, simplifies Acute Bronchitis—a common PANCE Blueprint topic. Learn the difference between acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis, clin...
PULM 101: Bronchiolitis Breakdown | A Clinical Medicine Brief
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor G, PA-C, simplifies Bronchiolitis—a key PANCE Blueprint topic. Learn the Kinder Patho (infectious asthma), clinical prese...
UPDATE: PANCE Blueprint Update 2025 | What You Need to Know
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof G, PA-C, breaks down the PANCE Blueprint Update starting January 2025. Learn about the new category percentages, expanded topics...
PULM 101: Pleural Effusions Simplified | A Clinical Medicine Brief
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, Professor G, PA-C, simplifies Pleural Effusions for PA students and clinicians. Learn the key causes of transud...
PULM 101: Pneumothorax Made Simple | A Clinical Medicine Brief
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, Prof G, PA-C, breaks down Pneumothorax into the most high-yield essentials for PA students and clinicians. Cove...
Episode 1: Welcome to the Pro-PA Podcast!
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Pro-PA Podcast! Hosted by Christina G. Gonzales, MPAS, PA-C (Prof G), this series is designed to help Physician Assistant/ Associate (P...