ID4U - Infectious Disease Podcasts for Users of the CMES program
Claim This Podcastby Jessica Pelletier
Podcast Overview
<p>Techies Without Borders (TWB) is a non-profit organization that aims to deliver high-quality CME to low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where there are significant cost and internet access barriers for clinicians to stay up-to-date. Our program is currently established in 19 countries, serving 13,000 doctors who care for more than 20+ million patients. Our primary content delivery method is via the Continuing Medical Education Solutions (CMES) and CMES-Pi, a small computer at each site that automatically downloads content from our cloud-based server each month. The content includes podcasts and written summaries from Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives (EM:RAP-GO), <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://emDocs.net">emDocs.net</a>, Don’t Forget the Bubbles, and the World Health Organization (WHO), Life in the Fast Lane, and EM Cases. There is also point-of-care ultrasound content donated by Alfred Health and emergency medical services (EMS) content donated by the MCHD Paramedic Podcast. The CME material is geared toward EM, but all specialties will find useful content. New content for other specialists is being added. We are also able to upload local CME materials. The content from the Pi can be transferred to an app so that users can access material remotely without the need for the internet. You can learn more about our initiatives here:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cmesworld.org/">https://cmesworld.org/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://techieswithoutborders.us/">https://techieswithoutborders.us/</a></p><p>One resounding theme of user feedback that there is not enough ID content on our server relevant to LMIC. IDs are the most common causes of death in these parts of the world. There is also a disparity in publication and scholarship among authors in the “global North” compared with the “global South.” In response to these perceived needs, we have developed an ID podcast mini series consisting of interviews with CMES participants in areas of their expertise. These podcasts are uploaded to the CMES audience before being made available to the pubvlic.</p><p><strong>The dual purpose of this podcast is to tailor the content on the CMES server to the needs of our users and to provide digital scholarship opportunities for our partners in the global South.</strong></p><p></p><p>Please note that generative AI is used to assist in formulating podcast scripts. The authors take full responsibility for the content of this podcast series.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 7, 2026
ID4U Episode 27 Lassa Fever
<p>Dr. Jessica Pelletier and Dr. Sabel Bass co-interview Dr. Valentine Aroh, discussing the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, management, and prevention of Lassa fever.</p><p></p><p>Take-Home Points:</p><ul><li>Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to West Africa.</li><li>Rats are the primary animal reservoir and are becoming more of an issue as dry seasons lengthen in the face of climate change.</li><li>Mortality rates vary widely due to underreporting; many cases are asymptomatic, but among the symptomatic, mortality is quite high.</li><li>Pregnant women are at extremely high risk for severe disease and death.</li><li>Lassa can resemble other endemic viral illnesses and hemorrhagic fevers, but facial swelling is a distinctive feature.</li><li>RT-PCR is the gold standard for diagnosis.</li><li>Treatment is largely symptomatic, but Ribavirin can be tried in the first 6 days of symptoms.</li><li>Contact and droplet precautions are essential to prevent the spread of disease.</li></ul><p></p><p>Image attribution: generated with Adobe Firefly</p><p></p><p>Episode sound attributions:</p><ul><li>More jazz guitar: more Jazz guitar.wav by Sub-d: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/49658/">https://freesound.org/s/49658/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Ragtime Logo Standard Version: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ragtime-logo-standard-version-116100/">https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ragtime-logo-standard-version-116100/</a></li><li>Counting to 20: Creative Commons 0: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/">http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/</a></li><li>airplane_stereo_flyby_05.wav by Izmotion -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/623159/">https://freesound.org/s/623159/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>cough9.aiff by Fratz -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/19124/">https://freesound.org/s/19124/</a> -- License: Attribution 4.0</li><li>vomit sound effect.wav by KirbyTheSoundingMan -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/672378/">https://freesound.org/s/672378/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Toilets at Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre- Main Floor by SoundsLikeYukon -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/852220/">https://freesound.org/s/852220/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Cat Smokey Meow 1 by redjamie7 -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/729031/">https://freesound.org/s/729031/</a> -- License: Attribution 4.0</li></ul>
May 28, 2026
ID4U Episode 26 Vaccine Hesitancy Part 1
<p>Dr. Jessica Pelletier and Dr. Nicholas Maxwell discuss two re-emerging diseases in the era of the rising phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy: measles and mumps. They cover vaccine safety for preventing both diseases, followed by the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and close-contact protection measures for measles and mumps. The episode closes with a discussion of how to talk to families about vaccines.</p><p></p><p>Take-Home Points:</p><ul><li>We are seeing a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases; this is multifactorial, but some of it has to do with the pandemic, global conflict, and misinformation.</li><li>Though there are several formulations and the dosing schedule for measles plus or minus mumps vaccine may vary from country to country, these vaccines are highly safe and effective in the prevention of these diseases.</li><li>It is our responsibility as healthcare providers to educate our patients and their families about vaccine safety, finding ways to connect with them without judgment.</li></ul><p></p><p>You can view the full show notes and references here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1biOevjeGk8eVeAeBEWNEchfoJuRWzPbfIKP63cmSEjo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1biOevjeGk8eVeAeBEWNEchfoJuRWzPbfIKP63cmSEjo/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p></p><p>Image attribution: generated with Adobe Firefly</p><p></p><p>Episode sound attributions:</p><ul><li>More jazz guitar: more Jazz guitar.wav by Sub-d: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/49658/">https://freesound.org/s/49658/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Ragtime Logo Standard Version: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ragtime-logo-standard-version-116100/">https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ragtime-logo-standard-version-116100/</a></li><li>Counting to 20: Creative Commons 0: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/">http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/</a></li><li>chime.wav by hypocore -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/164088/">https://freesound.org/s/164088/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Tape Rewind #1 by Hajisounds: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/679970/">https://freesound.org/s/679970/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>cha ching.wav by creek23 -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/75235/">https://freesound.org/s/75235/</a> -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Open_03.WAV by kjackson -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/32634/">https://freesound.org/s/32634/</a> -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0Single Coin Return.wav by tweeterdj -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/29649/">https://freesound.org/s/29649/</a> -- License: Attribution 3.0</li><li>Ambulance_Traffic_Mic on top of car.WAV by deleted_user_6718832 -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/365254/">https://freesound.org/s/365254/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li></ul>
May 1, 2026
ID4U Episode 25 Rabies
<p>Dr. Jessica Pelletier, Dr. John George Johnson, Dr. Akan Otu, and Dr. Bri Bennett discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, management, and prevention of rabies.</p><p></p><p>Take-Home Points:</p><ul><li>Rabies is an encephalomyelitis that occurs after inoculation from infected saliva.</li><li>Many countries have successfully eradicated this disease, but 59,000 people still die of the disease yearly.</li><li>Canine vaccination programs, PREP for high-risk individuals, and PEP after potential rabies exposure prevent disease.</li><li>Initial symptoms are flu-like and non-specific. Once symptoms have started, all we can offer is supportive care.</li></ul><p></p><p>You can view the full show notes and references here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cagKcATrYkKi1M3DL4wgjThpFIlqeG4Ai1U1aOHv1vQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cagKcATrYkKi1M3DL4wgjThpFIlqeG4Ai1U1aOHv1vQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p></p><p>Image attribution: generated with Adobe Firefly</p><p></p><p>Episode sound attributions:</p><ul><li>More jazz guitar: more Jazz guitar.wav by Sub-d: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/49658/">https://freesound.org/s/49658/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>Ragtime Logo Standard Version: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ragtime-logo-standard-version-116100/">https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ragtime-logo-standard-version-116100/</a></li><li>Counting to 20: Creative Commons 0: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/">http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/</a></li><li>Animal Dog Bark And Growl 01.wav by abhisheky948 -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/625501/">https://freesound.org/s/625501/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li><li>cha ching.wav by creek23 -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/75235/">https://freesound.org/s/75235/</a> -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Open_03.WAV by kjackson -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/32634/">https://freesound.org/s/32634/</a> -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0Single Coin Return.wav by tweeterdj -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/29649/">https://freesound.org/s/29649/</a> -- License: Attribution 3.0</li><li>TOONAnml-Blue Snowball Microphone, CU_Puppy Barking, Human Imitation, Cartoon_Nicholas Judy_TDC by designerschoice -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/s/805052/">https://freesound.org/s/805052/</a> -- License: Creative Commons 0</li></ul>
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- What is ID4U - Infectious Disease Podcasts for Users of the CMES program?
<p>Techies Without Borders (TWB) is a non-profit organization that aims to deliver high-quality CME to low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where there are significant cost and internet access barriers for clinicians to stay up-to-date. Our program is currently established in 19 countries, serving 13,000 doctors who care for more than 20+ million patients. Our primary content delivery method is via the Continuing Medical Education Solutions (CMES) and CMES-Pi, a small computer at each site that automatically downloads content from our cloud-based server each month. The content includes podcasts and written summaries from Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives (EM:RAP-GO), <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://emDocs.net">emDocs.net</a>, Don’t Forget the Bubbles, and the World Health Organization (WHO), Life in the Fast Lane, and EM Cases. There is also point-of-care ultrasound content donated by Alfred Health and emergency medical services (EMS) content donated by the MCHD Paramedic Podcast. The CME material is geared toward EM, but all specialties will find useful content. New content for other specialists is being added. We are also able to upload local CME materials. The content from the Pi can be transferred to an app so that users can access material remotely without the need for the internet. You can learn more about our initiatives here:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cmesworld.org/">https://cmesworld.org/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://techieswithoutborders.us/">https://techieswithoutborders.us/</a></p><p>One resounding theme of user feedback that there is not enough ID content on our server relevant to LMIC. IDs are the most common causes of death in these parts of the world. There is also a disparity in publication and scholarship among authors in the “global North” compared with the “global South.” In response to these perceived needs, we have developed an ID podcast mini series consisting of interviews with CMES participants in areas of their expertise. These podcasts are uploaded to the CMES audience before being made available to the pubvlic.</p><p><strong>The dual purpose of this podcast is to tailor the content on the CMES server to the needs of our users and to provide digital scholarship opportunities for our partners in the global South.</strong></p><p></p><p>Please note that generative AI is used to assist in formulating podcast scripts. The authors take full responsibility for the content of this podcast series.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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