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Medical licensing exam cases, one episode at a time.
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Episode 24Case-Based ManagementCase-Based ManagementThe Swollen Leg
The Swollen Leg
Episode 23Case-Based ManagementCase-Based ManagementChest Pain Beyond a Heart Attack
Chest Pain Beyond a Heart Attack
Episode 20EndocrineEndocrineThyroid Mysteries
The Thyroid Detective: Six Cases, Six Hidden Diagnoses
Episode 22PharmacologyPharmacologyWhen Medications Make Patients Sick
When Medications Make Patients Sick
Episode 21Case-Based ManagementCase-Based ManagementThe Breathless Patient
The Breathless Patient
Episode 19Internal Medicine Internal MedicineWhen High Blood Pressure Has a Hidden Cause
Secondary Hypertension
Episode 18RheumatologyRheumatologyGout Beyond the Flare
Gout Beyond the Flare
Episode 17PsychiatryPsychiatryBehind the Smile: Depression and Anxiety
Behind the Smile: Recognising and Managing Depression and Anxiety
Episode 16Family MedicineFamily MedicineThe Dizzy Patient: Spot the Cause, Catch the Danger
Dizziness in Primary Care: Diagnosis, Red Flags and Management
Episode 15PediatricsPediatricsA Childhood Rash: Harmless or a Warning Sign?
Childhood Rashes in Primary Care: Common Causes, Warning Signs and Treatment
Episode 14Family MedicineFamily MedicineA Practical Approach to Cough in Primary Care
Diagnosis, Red Flags and Management of Cough
Episode 13Neurology NeurologyMastering Headache in Primary Care
A Practical Approach to Headache: Diagnosis, Red Flags and Management
Episode 12HematologyHematologyMastering Anaemia in Primary Care
A practical guide to diagnosing and managing anaemia in primary care, with clinical cases, exam pearls and key signs that require urgent referral.
Episode 11OphthalmologyOphthalmologyPrimary Care Guide to Managing Red Eye Diagnoses
This episode reviews the differential diagnosis of red eye, key warning signs and practical initial management in family practice.
Episode 10Medical Ethics in Canadian PracticeMedical Ethics in Canadian PracticeDelivering Bad News —Medical Privacy
Delivering Bad News — Medical Privacy During a Cancer Diagnosis
Episode 9Medical Ethics in Canadian PracticeMedical Ethics in Canadian PracticeConfidentiality and Privacy in Canadian Medical Practice
Learn how Canadian clinicians protect patient privacy, share information appropriately, and respond to confidentiality breaches.
Episode 8Build Your Medical Career in Canada
Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) offers eligible internationally trained doctors a pathway to practise medicine in Canada without repeating a full Canadian residency.
Episode 7Benign faint or cardiac warning sign?EmergencySyncope
Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness that may result from benign vasovagal or orthostatic causes or potentially serious cardiac disease. This episode reviews the key causes, red flags, evaluation, and practical management of syncope.
Episode 63 skin cases you'll see on examsDermatologyHerpes Zoster, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Impetigo
Explore three high-yield dermatology TDM cases—Herpes Zoster, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Impetigo—with evidence-based diagnosis, investigations, and management for medical licensing exam success.
Episode 5Choosing the right contraceptiveObstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)Contraception
Contraception helps prevent unintended pregnancy using safe and effective methods tailored to individual needs. In this episode, we review contraceptive options, emergency contraception, and practical prescribing based on Canadian family medicine guidelines.
Episode 4Spot the surgical emergency earlyEmergencyAcute Abdomen
In this episode, we discuss the systematic approach to evaluating acute abdomen, highlighting the most important causes, red flags, investigations, and emergency management. By the end, you'll have a practical, high-yield framework to recognize surgical emergencies early and confidently manage patients in both exams and clinical practice.
Episode 3Benign back pain or spinal emergency?OrthopedicLow Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care and a high-yield topic in medical licensing examinations. In this episode, we review the causes, clinical assessment, investigations, red flags, and evidence-based management according to Canadian family medicine practice. Learn how to distinguish benign mechanical back pain from serious spinal emergencies and manage patients confidently in the primary care setting.
Episode 2Who needs anticoagulation in AF?CardiologyAtrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and a high-yield topic in medical licensing examinations. In this episode, we review its causes, diagnosis, investigations, and practical management in the family medicine office, with a focus on the Canadian CHAD-65 approach to stroke prevention and anticoagulation.
Episode 1Managing ear infections in childrenENTOtitis Media
Episode Summary: Acute otitis media is one of the most common infections seen in children and a frequent topic in medical licensing examinations worldwide. In this episode, we review the definition, causes, risk factors, clinical presentation, SOAP approach, diagnosis, management, complications, and key red flags, along with high-yield exam pearls every healthcare professional should know.
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