UTHSC PA Program Podcast

About UTHSC PA Program Podcast

This is a FREE podcast for PA students.....by PA students from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center PA Program. It is designed to help anyone quickly review topics from the PANCE, End of Rotation Exams, and End of Curriculum Exams.

Publisher

Kristopher Maday, PA-C, DFAAPA

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2025

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

127 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   HEENT - Leukoplakia

   In this episode, we review oral leukoplakia, a potentially malignant disorder characterized by persistent white patches or plaques of the oral mucosa that cannot be attributed to another identifiable condition. We discuss important risk factors, including tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, chronic mucosal irritation, and immunosuppression, along with the clinical differences between homogeneous and nonhomogeneous lesions and their associated risks of malignant transformation. The segment also covers the diagnostic approach, emphasizing oral examination, tissue biopsy, and histologic evaluation for epithelial dysplasia, along with treatment strategies involving risk factor modification, surgical or laser excision, and long-term clinical surveillance. We finish with high-yield clinical pearls highlighting the increased malignancy risk associated with red-and-white lesions (erythroleukoplakia), the potential for recurrence following surgical removal, and the importance of evaluating persistent lesions to prevent progression to oral squamous cell carcinoma. References Bushardt RL, Colomb-Lippa DM, Klinger AM, Reed H. The JAAPA QRS Review for PAs: Study Plan and Guide for PANCE and PANRE. 1st ed. LWW; 2021. ISBN: 9781975143817 Gates, J. C., et al. (2025). Clinical Management Update of Oral Leukoplakia: A Review From the American Head and Neck Society Cancer Prevention Service. Head & Neck, 47(2), 733-741. Mohammed, F., & Fairozekhan, A. T. (2023). Oral Leukoplakia. StatPearls [Internet]. Kerr, A. R., & Lodi, G. (2021). Management of oral potentially malignant disorders. Oral Dis, 27(8), 2008.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   HEENT - Sinusitis

   In this episode, we review sinusitis (rhinosinusitis), a common inflammatory condition of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, often associated with impaired sinus drainage and mucociliary dysfunction. We discuss important risk factors, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, smoking, immunodeficiency, and structural abnormalities, along with the classic presentation of purulent nasal drainage, nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, and decreased sense of smell. The segment also covers the differences between acute, subacute, chronic, and recurrent rhinosinusitis, emphasizing the diagnostic importance of symptoms persisting beyond 10 days or worsening after initial improvement, along with treatment strategies involving saline irrigation, intranasal corticosteroids, amoxicillin-clavulanate for acute bacterial infections, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for refractory disease. We finish with high-yield clinical pearls highlighting the importance of avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, recognizing orbital or intracranial complications, and identifying red flags such as vision changes, orbital swelling, and rapidly progressive symptoms that require urgent evaluation. References Bushardt RL, Colomb-Lippa DM, Klinger AM, Reed H. The JAAPA QRS Review for PAs: Study Plan and Guide for PANCE and PANRE. 1st ed. LWW; 2021. ISBN: 9781975143817 Kwon, E., et al. (2025). Acute Sinusitis. StatPearls (Accessed, 4/29/26)]. Kwon, E., et al. (2026). Chronic Sinusitis. StatPearls (Accessed, 4/29/26). Shaikh N, Hoberman A, Shope TR, et al. Identifying Children Likely to Benefit From Antibiotics for Acute Sinusitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023;330(4):349–358. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.10854

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   HEENT - Rhinitis

   In this episode, we review rhinitis, a common inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa that includes allergic, nonallergic (vasomotor), and infectious etiologies. We discuss the underlying pathophysiology, including IgE-mediated allergic responses, autonomic dysfunction, and viral infections, along with the classic presentation of sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and nasal itching. The segment also covers the diagnostic approach, emphasizing clinical findings that help distinguish the different types of rhinitis, along with treatment strategies involving intranasal corticosteroids, ipratropium bromide, supportive care, and avoidance of environmental triggers. We finish with high-yield clinical pearls highlighting the importance of proper nasal spray technique, avoiding prolonged use of topical decongestants to prevent rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa), and recognizing red flags such as unilateral symptoms, bloody discharge, or possible cerebrospinal fluid leakage. References Bushardt RL, Colomb-Lippa DM, Klinger AM, Reed H. The JAAPA QRS Review for PAs: Study Plan and Guide for PANCE and PANRE. 1st ed. LWW; 2021. ISBN: 9781975143817 Akhouri, S., & House, S. A. (2023). Allergic Rhinitis. StatPearls [Internet] (Accessed 4/29/26). Çatlı, T., Atilla, H., & Miller, E. K. (2020). Acute Viral Rhinitis. Springer Nature Switzerland. Leader, P., & Geiger, Z. (2023). Nonallergic Rhinitis (Vasomotor Rhinitis). StatPearls [Internet] (Accessed 4/29/2026).

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