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Resident physicians teach topics that are commonly encountered during internal medicine rotations. Hosts are Dr. Eric Acker and Dr. Tark. Other appearances by Dr. Michael Bass and other resident physicians. We attempt to distill topics into easy-to-listen-to episodes that will help a medical student or intern quickly learn the basics of a topic. We strive to provide real-world experiences grounded in evidence-based medical practices.
Eric Acker hosts IM Basics, a health show with 13 episodes published.
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric Acker and co-host Dr. Tark take a deep dive into right ventricular (RV) failure—a high-risk but often under-recognized cause of clinical deterioration. The discussion frames RV fail
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric and Dr. Tark continue their shock series with a practical discussion of hypovolemic and hemorrhagic shock, focusing on bedside recognition, diagnostic strategies, and early manageme
Episode Summary Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Drs. Amulya, Michael Bass, and Nicole Ebalo to discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The team reviews presentation, diagnosis, imaging, pathology, and management from mild
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Dr. Harmandip Parmar for a deep dive into atrial fibrillation (AFib)—the most common sustained arrhythmia worldwide. They explore AFib’s definitions, staging, ris
In this week’s episode, Eric is joined by Dr. Tark, now 3rd year resident, to break down the recognition and management of acute heart failure exacerbation. Key Discussion Points: Patient Presentation: Common symptoms in
In this episode of "IM Basics," host Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Dr. Michael Bass to tackle the frequently encountered topic of alcohol withdrawal. They provide a comprehensive overview, starting with the fundamental def
In this episode of "IM Basics," host Dr. Acker is joined by Dr. Harmandip Parmar, an intern with an interest in cardiology, to break down the essentials of heart block. They cover the full spectrum of atrioventricular (A
This episode of "IM Basics" provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Eric Acker and Dr. Vinh Dao discuss the disease's non-specific presentation, diagnostic criteria (CRAB and SLIM), and ess
In this episode of "IM Basics," Dr. Amulya Anumolu provides a comprehensive overview of managing GI bleeds. Patients often present with signs of volume loss like hypotension, tachycardia, pallor, altered mental status, o
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric Acker and Dr. Tark break down the essentials of recognizing and managing hyperkalemia, a potentially life-threatening electrolyte disturbance. They discuss common presentations—rang
In this educational episode of IM Basic, Drs. Eric Acker and Tark break down the complex topic of septic shock for PGY1 residents and medical students. They explore the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnos
Some may start off an internal medicine podcast on how to manage diabetes or hypertension, maybe even a discussion on sodium. We will get to all those topics in our podcast, but right off the bat, we wanted to start on a
This is just a prelude to the IM Basics podcast. This is just to introduce the hosts and set the scene for what this episode will attempt to accomplish. Please follow along to our other episodes and we hope you enjoy our
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IM Basics is hosted by Eric Acker. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 13 episodes.
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