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Green Mountain Medicine is an original podcast series for all things internal medicine, sponsored by ACP Vermont. Hosted by University of Vermont medical students Caity Decara and Haley Bayne, this podcast deconstructs the topics that impact the field and characterize the practice of medicine. Episodes are also available on Spotify, Apple Podcast & Google Play Music! DISCLAIMER: Content discussed in our podcast does not necessarily constitute the views of ACP national.
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Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
For many fourth-year med students applying into Internal Medicine, selecting a program can be overwhelming. What makes the IM Residency Program at UVMMC appealing? What does medicine in Vermont have to offer?
In this episode, we interview the program's three chief residents for their take.
Guests: Dr. Kramer Wahlberg, Dr. Beth Wahlberg, Dr. Julia Powelson
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Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Chronic pain afflicts 50 million Americans. While prescription opioids can be effective for those who fail other therapies, concern over misuse complicates pain management. We discuss in this episode the CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain and an educational platform’s role in this complex issue.
Guest: Dr. Mark Pasanen, UVMMC IM Residency PD and Former ACP VT Governor.
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Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
The Step 1 exam has been a longstanding requirement for medical licensure and a critical factor in the residency application process. However, recent discussions have prompted physicians to reconsider the exam's merit and scoring. Join us as we consider the pros, cons, and evidence behind each argument in this rapidly developing, national debate.
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