M.ED POD — CME for the Practicing Clinician

About M.ED POD — CME for the Practicing Clinician

The M.ED POD offers free continuing medical education (CME) in 30 minutes or less from University of Utah Health and the Rural & Underserved Utah Training Experience (RUUTE). Conversations are hosted by Tyson Schwab, MD, to offer insight, information, and tools that support clinical care providers, their patients, and their practice. M.ED POD guests share their perspectives and experiences in research, digital health, specialty care, wellness, and more. Follow the pod for compelling conversations with clinical experts for CME on the go.

Publisher

University of Utah Health

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2021

Latest episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Advances in Oncology, AI, and Access to Advanced Cancer Care

   Peter Weir, MD, interviews Sach Apte, MD, MS, MBA, chief clinical officer of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), physician in chief of the cancer hospital, and professor of obstetrics and gynecology, about his path into oncology and the rewards and challenges of cancer care. Dr. Apte discusses the rapid progress in the field since the passage of the National Cancer Act, highlighting advances in surgery, radiation, and increasingly effective, less toxic systemic therapies. He also notes the growth of precision oncology, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, cell therapies (including CAR T), and radioligand therapy/theranostics. The conversation explores cancer prevention and screening, including investigational multi-cancer early detection liquid biopsies and rising cancer rates among younger adults. Dr. Apte outlines the roles of NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers, emphasizing clinical trials, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and efforts to expand rural access through telehealth, an undiagnosed/accelerated diagnostics clinic, and the Huntsman at Home (https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/huntsman-at-home) program. He underscores the importance of implementation and ensuring equitable access to care regardless of zip code. Learn More: ⁠University of Utah⁠ (https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/research) ⁠Huntsman Cancer Institute⁠ (https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/) ⁠⁠Huntsman at Home⁠⁠ (https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/huntsman-at-home) ⁠⁠Undiagnosed Tumor Clinic (Huntsman)⁠⁠ (https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/undiagnosed-tumor-clinic) ⁠Huntsman Cancer Institute Affiliates⁠ (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/about-us/affiliate&ved=2ahUKEwjJpbX-6deVAxV3EUQIHWUCGwYQFnoECBgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw05hRRayqsdR5WQOuwiR58Q) Timeline 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:19 Sach Apte - Career Path 02:14 Why Oncology Matters 03:43 Staying Present in Cancer Care 06:53 How Oncology Is Evolving 10:57 Next Wave of Breakthroughs 14:35 AI in Oncology Practice 17:35 Cancers with New Hope 20:38 Immunotherapy Explained 22:51 Targeted Therapy Basics 24:11 CAR T-Cell Therapies 26:32 Prevention and Early Detection 30:32 What Primary Care Can Do 33:18 Rural Access and Telehealth 36:27 What NCI Designation Means 39:43 Huntsman at Home Program 43:30 Closing Thoughts on Access Referenced in podcast: Ken Kawamoto MD, PhD, MHS, FACMI, FAMIA (https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/kensaku-kawamoto) Kathi H. Mooney, PHD, RM, FAAN (https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/kathi-h-mooney) Anna C. Beck, MD (https://healthcare.utah.edu/find-a-doctor/anna-c-beck) Organizations & Institutions National Cancer Institute (NCI) American Cancer Society National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Moffitt Cancer Center⁠ Medical Terms & Therapies Immunotherapy Targeted therapy Cell-based therapy / CAR T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy) Radioligand therapy / Theranostics Chemotherapy Precision oncology Liquid biopsy / Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests Cytokine release syndrome RAS (molecular target/mutation) Neuroendocrine tumors Cancer Types Mentioned • Ovarian cancer • Uterine cancer • Cervical cancer • Endometrial cancer • Melanoma • Lung cancer • Pancreatic cancer • Colon cancer / Colorectal cancer • Breast cancer • Multiple myeloma • Leukemia • Lymphoma • Prostate cancer • GI cancers

2. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Lipid Management - New 2026 Dyslipidemia Guidelines

   Tyson Schwab, MD, hosts an episode of M.ED Pod with Matthew Wahl, MD, an endocrinologist at University of Utah Health and director of the Lipid Disorder Clinic, to discuss updated cardiovascular risk assessment and lipid management. Learners will develop an enhanced understanding of lipid disorders and additional information supporting care decisions including: Updates to the 2026 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines Use of the PREVENT Risk Equation Practical strategies for lipid management Wahl reviews the March 2026 ACC/AHA guideline update, emphasizing the PREVENT Equation to estimate 10-year risk and guide decisions across risk tiers. They address common statin hesitancy and intolerance, including evaluating secondary causes of symptoms and strategies. Dr. Wahl covers primary vs secondary prevention, when to treat hypertriglyceridemia, therapeutic inertia, and emerging CRISPR PCSK9 gene-editing research. 01:16 New 2026 Risk Calculator 04:36 Statin Hesitancy and Intolerance 07:27 Primary vs Secondary Prevention 09:26 Lifestyle, Meds, and Timing 11:16 Non-statins 14:01 Treating High Triglycerides 16:19 Common Cholesterol Pitfalls 18:14 Future of Lipid Therapy 19:29 Key Takeaways 21:33 Guideline Notes and CME Having listened to this episode learners should be able to: Apply current guideline-based strategies for cholesterol management Identify appropriate use of lifestyle therapy, statins, non-statin medications, and combination therapy based on a patient’s cardiovascular risk profile Individualize lipid-lowering treatment in complex or common real-world scenarios Recognize how to manage statin intolerance, residual risk, hyper-triglyceridemia, and patients who do not reach LDL-C targets despite therapy Additional Resources The American Heart Association PREVENT™ Online Calculator (https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator) High Cholesterol Management – U of U Health Programs (https://healthcare.utah.edu/diabetes/endocrinology/high-cholesterol) Advanced Imaging to Diagnose Heart Disease (https://healthcare.utah.edu/cardiovascular/imaging) 2026 Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines (https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001423)

3. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT/HRT): Definitions, Labs, Risks, and Practical Prescribing

   In this episode, host Dr. Peter Weir speaks with Molly Becky, DNP, a women’s health nurse practitioner at the University of Utah Health Midlife Women’s Health & Menopause Program. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Molly brings expertise in evidence-based care for women in midlife, including the use of hormone therapies and management of menopausal symptoms. Their conversation covers a broad range of health concerns affecting women during this stage of life, while also highlighting recent FDA changes and exploring how these updates influence clinical practice and decision-making to ensure safe, effective, and up-to-date care. Topics discussed include: • Why HRT Was Renamed • Perimenopause vs Menopause • Diagnosing and Lab Panels - When Symptoms Beat Labs • What Counts as MHT • Progesterone and the Uterus • Who Should Start MHT • Contraindications Overview • MHT vs Birth Control • Clot Risk and Dosing • WHI Study Revisited • Modern Hormone Formulations • Misconceptions and Counseling • Nonhormonal Medication Options • Future Therapies - Testosterone • Compounding Pros and Cons • Online Influencers and Resources At the conclusion of the podcast, learners should be able to: 1. Have a greater understanding of perimenopause and menopause and be able to evaluate appropriate patient selection for traditional menopause hormone therapy (MHT), including FDA-approved indications for estrogen and progesterone. 2. Assess the individual risks and contraindications of MHT to patients, support safe, evidence-based prescribing and effective patient counseling. Learn More – Links to Resources Upcoming CME Training about Menopause Care 2026 (https://medicine.utah.edu/obgyn/academics-education/continuing-medical-education) • June and October CME sessions in 2026, hosted by University of Utah Health Hormone Therapy Resources (https://healthcare.utah.edu/womens-health/gynecology/hormone-therapy) Women's Health Research Studies (https://studiesforyou.utah.edu/trial_detail.php?trial_id=IRB_00188204) Women’s Health Midlife Care (https://healthcare.utah.edu/womens-health/midlife-care) Episode Timeline 00:53 Why MHT Not HRT 01:36 Perimenopause vs Menopause 04:19 Diagnosing 05:05 Lab Interpretation Pitfalls 07:20 Treating Symptoms Despite Normal Labs 08:58 Estrogen Progesterone Basics 12:52 Who Should Avoid MHT 15:03 Contraindications and OCP Differences 17:19 Clot Risk and Patch Safety 19:22 WHI Study Revisited 22:23 Modern Hormone Formulations 23:24 Top Menopause Symptoms 25:39 Misconceptions and Counseling 26:53 Nonhormonal Medication 33:15 Future Therapies - Testosterone 35:01 Compounding and DHEA 37:57 Influencers

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