The DR Pod

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The DR (David & Rahul, but also Doctor – get it?) Pod is a podcast series created by two Duke Neurology Residents, David Fear and Rahul Gaini. The goal of the podcast is to learn clinical neurology together in an auditory format for busy clinicians who are often on the go. While the primary audience is residents, the hope is that the information shared will be clinically useful for a broader audience including medical students, fellows, and clinical neurologists. Enjoy!

Disclaimer
This podcast is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional services. No physician-patient relationship is created by this podcast or by actions taken in response to the podcast. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Duke University Health System nor its employees, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use. The patient cases presented in each episode are either factitious and/or based upon published case reports. They are not directly derived from any of our personal patients or experiences in the hospital. Any similarity to real life people is coincidental and not to be misconstrued. Please recognize that these episodes are created and recorded by residents in training for discussion purposes only

 

Recordings

This podcast series was inspired by the American Academy of Neurology’s NeuroBytes. The episodes are brief (i.e. 5 to 15 minutes) in an effort to fit the busy schedule of a neurology provider. In each episode, we present a patient with unique neurological symptoms that might be encountered in the hospital or clinic. We discuss localization of the symptoms followed by the most likely diagnosis based on the patient’s history and exam findings. Afterwards, we discuss the pathophysiology, typical clinical features, appropriate work up, management, and other key points to know about the diagnosis. We hope you enjoy and learn a thing or two!

This bootcamp series, lovingly referred to as "Summer School" for incoming PGY-2's, will help Duke Neurology Residents develop foundational knowledge for patient care on the wards. The emphasis is on common neurologic consults and approach to neurologic emergencies, amongst other useful pearls that we've gained thus far. Episodes were reviewed by Duke Faculty with expertise in the relevant field.

While this series is tailored for incoming PGY-2's Neurology Residents at Duke, we believe anyone taking care of patients on our inpatient Duke neurology services will benefit, whether as a refresher or to learn a new thing or two!

About the Hosts

D Fear

David Fear is a current PGY-3 Neurology Resident at Duke University. Born and raised “just outside Philadelphia”, he suffers from the consequences of being a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan. He went to medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in the bustling metropolis of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He plans to pursue a fellowship in Stroke/Vascular Neurology after residency. In his spare time, he enjoys rooting for the Eagles, playing pickleball, and experimenting with various crockpot recipes.

Gaini

Rahul Gaini is a current PGY-3 Neurology Resident at Duke University. He was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. He suffers from the consequences of being a close friend of David Fear. He went to medical school at UAB Heersink School of Medicine. He lives in Durham, NC with his wife and dog. His current hobbies include tennis, chess, and slowly but surely learning Spanish and how to play the piano. He plans to pursue a Neuromuscular fellowship after residency.

Suma Shah, MD is Program Director of the Neurology Residency Program at Duke University Hospital and advisor to the residents.