Hosted by a 4th year medical student, the Shelf Life of Psych takes you through what you need to know for the psychiatry shelf exam and for when you're in the hospital crushing those evals. We also have guests on periodically to talk about why they chose psychiatry and what types of practices are available in the field. Enjoy!
In today's episode we discuss psychopharmacology and the most common drugs you'll see on the wards and on the shelf. Enjoy!
2 Aug 2022
Dissociative, Somatic, and Factitious Disorders
In our first episode of season 2, we discuss various types of dissociative, somatic, and factitious disorders to help you crush your shelf and shine on the wards. Enjoy!
7 Dec 2021
Geriatric and Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders
In today's episode, we discuss common geriatric and pediatric psychiatric disorders and their treatments. Enjoy!
28 Sept 2021
Interview With Dr. Timothy Saitta
In this episode we interview Dr. Timothy Saitta, a PGY3 psychiatry resident at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. Enjoy!
Tell me about yourself generally, where are you from, what do you like to do (any hobbies), anything from the bio I missed? (2:28)
Can you talk about your career before medicine and what made you decide to go into medicine? (5:13)
Any advice for non-traditional students? (10:24)
Did you always know you wanted to be a psychiatrist? If not, what other specialty intrigued you in med school? (15:27)
What drew you to the residency program that you are at now? (22:04)
As application season is in full swing, what would you suggest students look for in a residency program? (25:05)
What was your favorite rotation of first year and why? Second year? (30:05)
How do you study during residency? (36:01)
One thing you told me while I was on the rotation is that now you study for your patients. Can you talk about that a bit and tell us what exactly you use to study? (40:06)
How do you stay well during residency with all of your new responsibilities? (44:35)
What has been one of your more memorable patient experiences? (47:35)
Do you have any idea of how you want to structure your future practice? Inpatient, outpatient, fellowship, etc.? (49:04)
Any last minute tips to help medical students shine on their rotations? (50:10)
If someone has any questions for you specifically, what’s a good way to get a hold of you? (52:22) timothy.saitta@bannerhealth.com
29 Aug 2021
Neurocognitive Disorders (Delirium and Dementias)
In this episode we discuss neurocognitive disorders including delirium and the various types of dementia including Alzheimer, Vascular, Huntington, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal and more. Enjoy!
16 Aug 2021
Interview With Dr. Gurleen Chadha
In this episode we interview Dr. Gurleen Chadha, a third year psychiatry resident at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. Enjoy!
Tell me about yourself generally, where are you from, what do you like to do (any hobbies), anything from the bio I missed? (2:29)
Can you briefly touch on the BA/MD program that you completed for our students not yet in medical school? (4:28)
Did you always want to go into medicine? If not, what else could you picture yourself as? (6:29)
Did you always know you wanted to be a psychiatrist? If not, what other specialty intrigued you in med school? (7:16)
What drew you to the residency program that you are at now? (10:59)
What would you suggest students look for in a residency program? (13:17)
How was the adjustment from medical school to residency? Did you do anything to prepare? (16:43)
Can you describe your first year of residency? What was call like fore the first time, your favorite rotation, what you do to unwind, etc.? (21:34)
What was second year like? (32:35)
It seems that in a lot of programs first and second year are pretty regimented, whereas third and fourth year are a little more flexible with more outpatient exposure. How have you liked the transition so far? (38:03)
What has been the balance between pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in your residency thus far? (42:36)
What has been one of your more memorable patient experiences? (45:04)
Do you have any idea of how you want to structure your future practice? Inpatient, outpatient, fellowship, etc.? (47:45)
Any last minute tips to help medical students shine on their rotations? (50:14)
If someone has any questions for you specifically, what’s a good way to get a hold of you? (54:11) gurleen.chadha@bannerhealth.com
2 Aug 2021
Interview With Dr. Rand Hanna
On this episode we interview Dr. Rand Hanna, PGY1 psychiatrist at Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix. Enjoy!
Tell me about yourself generally, where are you from, what do you like to do (any hobbies), anything from the bio I missed? (2:00)
Did you always want to go into medicine? If not, what else could you picture yourself as? (4:58)
Did you always know you wanted to be a psychiatrist? If not, what other specialty intrigued you? (7:11)
Describe for me your first psychiatry rotation. (10:40)
How did you succeed in that rotation? (14:14)
What other psych rotations did you do? (16:05)
What extracurricular activities did you participate in during medical school that were psych related? (18:14)
How did you handle working during 3rd and 4th year? (22:04)
Do you have plans to be involved in global health initiatives as a psychiatrist? (25:52)
How did you prepare for interviews for each program? (27:04)
Resources used for interviews? (33:22)
How did you prioritize programs on your rank list? Gut feeling, location, training, etc.? (37:24)
Now that you are matched (congratulations) and are going to be a psychiatrist, do you have any idea of how you want to structure your future practice? Inpatient, outpatient, fellowship, etc.? (44:59)
Any last minute tips to help medical students shine on their rotations? (49:52)
If someone has any questions for you specifically, what’s a good way to get a hold of you? (50:34) rand.hanna@bannerhealth.com
23 Jul 2021
Drugs and Substance Use Disorder
In this episode we discuss substance use disorder and the mechanisms of action, symptoms of intoxication, and signs of withdrawal of various drugs. We also discuss treatment of intoxication, withdrawal, and substance use disorder of these drugs. Enjoy!
6 Jul 2021
Interview With Dr. Jasper Puracan
In this episode we interview our first guest, Dr. Japer Puracan. Dr. Puracan is a PGY1 psychiatry resident at Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix. Enjoy!
Tell me about yourself generally, where are you from, what do you like to do (any hobbies), anything from the bio I missed? (2:37)
Did you always want to go into medicine? If not, what else could you picture yourself as? (6:59)
Did you always know you wanted to be a psychiatrist? If not, what other specialty intrigued you? (10:05)
Describe for me your first psychiatry rotation. i.e. What setting did you like the most? How did you succeed? What tips do you have for third year rotators on psych? (16:35)
What other psych rotations did you do/Tips to succeed on the Psych sub-I in 4th year/Away rotations? (29:10)
What extracurricular activities did you participate in during medical school that were psych related? (47:05)
Did you do any research? Psych related? (50:00)
What did you prioritize when researching programs that you were interested in applying to? (53:56)
Any tips to succeed in interviews? Any tips to succeed for interview season in general? (58:05)
Now that you are matched (congratulations) and are going to be a psychiatrist, do you have any idea of how you want to structure your future practice? Inpatient, outpatient, fellowship, etc.? (1:09:22)
Any last minute tips to help medical students shine on their rotations? (1:12:25)
If someone has any questions for you specifically, what’s a good way to get a hold of you? (1:15:10) Email: jasper.puracan@gmail.com
26 May 2021
Personality Disorders
In this episode we discuss personality disorders and the clusters they belong to. Enjoy!
20 May 2021
Psychotic Disorders (Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder)
On this episode we discuss the various disorders that cause psychosis including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Enjoy!
3 May 2021
Introduction
Introduction to the podcast. Enjoy!
28 Apr 2021
Mood Disorders (Depression and Anxiety)
In this episode we discuss depressive and anxiety disorders.
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