Burnout with Dr. Lauren Bojarski

Send us a textAnd just like that, we have made it to the last episode of the IM Board Review Series! In this episode, we talk about all things neuro-oncology including:Presentation Primary CNS tumors Metastatic Brain TumorsMedical Management of Complications of CNS TumorsParaneoplastic Syndromes Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textDr. Shilpa Reddy is a child neurologist and epileptologist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Join me as she shares:The process of training a pediatric epileptologistClinical pearls on dealing with childhood epilepsyTips on evaluating episodes that may or may not be seizuresI was fortunate enough to have Dr. Reddy as one of my own instructors during my fellowship training and I'm so grateful that she stopped by to talk with us in this recording!You can also find her on Twitter/X via the Vanderbilt Pediatric Epilepsy account.& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textWe continue our series targeted at people preparing for the internal medicine (IM) board and in-service exams. Today's topic: neuromuscular disorders!A challenging topic, but getting some basic frameworks down can make a huge difference!Topics covered include:Exam signs to help you localize in the peripheral nervous systemALSPeripheral neuropathyNeuromuscular junction disordersMyopathyand more!& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textDr. Idha Sood joins us today to talk about NeurAnki.What is Anki? For the uninitiated, it is "a free and open-source flashcard program. It uses techniques from cognitive science such as active recall testing and spaced repetition to aid the user in memorization."Idha talks with us about the process of undertaking a project of this magnitude and the management challenges that came along with it.  Learn more about NeurAnki hereYou can find Dr. Idha Sood on X/Twitter here.& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textDr. Lauren Bojarski joins us to talk about our current understanding of burnout in the medical field as well as some of her own experiences. We talk about symptoms such as: depersonalizationemotional exhaustionthe need for personal achievement and othersCheck out some of the resources mentioned below:ACGME Well-Being ToolsTop 10 physician specialties with the highest rates of depressionTHRIVING IN YOUR NEUROLOGY CAREERRESIDENCY PROGRAM WELLNESSWELLNESS RESOURCES FOR ORGANIZATIONSFind Dr. Lauren Bojarski on X/Twitter& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textHow do you overcome the obstacles in providing quality healthcare to individuals with disabilities? Dr. Samantha Stallkamp, PGY-1 at the University of Rochester Neurology, shares her journey inspired by her sister with spina bifida and her mother with multiple sclerosis. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how personal experiences fuel professional aspirations and advocacy.We discuss a shocking reality: only 40.7% of surveyed physicians felt ready to provide equitable care. Samantha brings forth the concept of the "adaptionary," a transformative video encyclopedia designed to teach adaptive medical techniques to healthcare providers for patients with disabilities. We also highlight the power of interprofessional education and collaboration in improving healthcare for disabled individuals. You can find Dr. Samantha Stallkamp Tidd on X/Twitter at @SamanthaJSTidd& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textJoin us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Yousaf on pediatric headache care. Discover how his journey from adult neurology to specializing in pediatric headaches is reshaping transition care, and the unique psychosocial and developmental factors that influence young patients. Learn about the different ways migraine can present in children and how the management varies from adults. We also explore the critical importance of addressing trauma, psychiatric comorbidities, and sleep issues to ensure a smoother transition into adulthood for these patients. Dr. Yousaf is also involved in Headache Disorders advocacy both nationally and internationally.You can find him on Twitter/X at @ismail4fanty& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textWe continue our general survey of neurology with an overview of the spinal cord.Things we cover in this podcast:Signs and Symptoms of MyelopathyBreakdown of some causes of compressive versus non-compressive myelopathiesInfectionsNeoplasmsTransverse MyelitisMetabolic CausesVascular MyelopathiesGenetic Disorders Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textDr. Derrick Cheng joins us today for an approach to acute onset weakness!Join us as on our treatment journey from onset to treatment, and think about what you might do if encountering the same clinical situation.Important points we discuss in this episode:The tempo of the disease onsetWhere can we localize the symptoms?Fatigue vs weaknessTriaging patients with acute onset weaknessStabilization and management of acute weaknessFollow Dr. Cheng at x.com/dlchengmd& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Send us a textMeet the Neurotransmitters! In this episode, we go behind the scenes with The Neurotransmitters team: Drs. Tirtha Sawant, Rida Farhan, and Ricardo Vivanco. They reflect on their personal journeys as international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking mentorship and pursuing residency in the US. Struggling to find mentors?  Not sure about the dynamics between a mentor-mentee relationship? Learning to navigate the virtual world of networking?Trying to overcome shyness? Find it hard to reach out to people? Tune in to listen to some heartfelt stories and actionable tips that will hopefully inspire and empower you in your own journey!You can find Dr. Ricardo Vivanco on Twitter/X at @DrVivancortex, Dr. Rida Farhan at @ridafarhan and Dr. Tirtha Sawant at @tirthasawant10& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.