After listening to this podcast, the learner will be able to,

• Understand the indications for tracheostomy,
• Be able to choose the appropriate tracheostomy type,
• Will know the landmarks and important aspects of the procedure,
• Look out for potential complications, and
• Understand management of tracheostomies.

PDF Notes for Episode on Tracheostomy

After listening to this podcast, students should be able to:

• Identify the different stages of esophageal cancer in broad terms.
• List the possible treatment options for patients with esophageal cancer.
• Ultimately, have a standardized approach to esophageal cancer, having understood the clinical presentation, relevant investigations, and treatment modalities.

PDF Notes for Episode on Management of Esophageal Cancer 

After listening to this podcast, students should be able to:

• Identify risk factors related to each of the two types of esophageal cancer
• List symptoms presented by patients with esophageal cancer.
• Explain recommended steps to diagnose patients with esophageal cancer
• List the general treatment options for patients with esophageal cancer

PDF Notes for Episode on Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer.

In this episode Madeline McDonald interviews Dr. Najma Ahmed who is the co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns. Madeline and Dr. Ahmed discuss various topics from mentorship and physician advocacy to gun control and the government's responsibilty to address gun violence as a public health emergency.