Rod Squad: The Urology Podcast for Students: Recent Episodes
Parker Adams
A medical student uncovers the niches in urology through specialist interviews, delivers simplified overviews of urological concepts, and details his personal experience through the match process.
https://www.rodsquadpod.com/
In this episode, Megan and I discuss the importance of women in urology. This is a topic that is important to discuss and make others aware of the unfortunate prejudices that still are present in this field. More importantly, talking about the changing dynamic and the optimistic future for women in Urology. Major take away; diversity is strength, and this field is too damn awesome to be excluding anyone!
In this episode, I talk about different areas that I am attempting to improve prior to residency. I figured this would be a more productive use of my time rather than giving in to the imposter syndrome surrounding my residency. This will covery everything from productivity to mindfulness and I will be doing an episode covering each of these areas.
In this episode, I talk with pediatric urology attending Dr. Tong and current pediatric urology fellow Dr. Lee. We discuss what the field of pediatric urology looks like, what the training entails, and other points of advice that these interviewees wanted to share.
In this episode, I discuss with the Chief Marketing Officer at EDAP TMS, Hugo Embert, regarding the Focal One HIFU in the treatment of localized prostate cancer. We discuss what the treatment is, indications, limitations, adverse outcomes, amongst other issues regarding this newer technology.
In this episode, I talk about the strategy I used to get multiple publications and poster presentations on my ERAS application quickly with a couple being first author pubs.
In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Vidovic her path from being unmatched in '19/'20 cycle to her matching last Monday! We both listened to the SAU info session and discussed (with her great insight and advice) different options for unmatched applicants and what type of applicant each option fits best with.
In this episode, I talk about the results of match day for me and where my wife and I are getting dinner tonight. Congrats to all of you that matched. Everyone I've met has been incredible and I hope this podcast accomplishes the thanks that you all deserve.
In this episode, I update listeners on where I'm at in the match cycle 4 days before match day. It is an exciting yet stressful time and I will share it all with you.
In this episode, I talk about interview offers, how interviews are going, and some hickups I have personally encountered along the way.
In this episode, I discuss with the VP of engineering and clinical at Exact Imaging, Dr. Wodlinger, about micro ultrasound's use in the detection of prostate cancer. We discuss cost, integration of this technology, and further advancements and research needs.
In this episode, I discuss residency life with Peter Liu, DO who I had the pleasure of working with on a sub-internship. Peter talks about the advice he has for medical students and his own challenges through residency and how he overcame them.
Featuring Vanderbilt's Urology Residents George Koch, MD and Christy Peterson, MD, the creators behind Urology Game Night, this episode goes over everything including residency life, medical student advice, women in urology, and the future of the specialty.
In this episode I talk about my general surgery rotation and what I learned. I also talk about where I am at with my applications with one month left before they are due. I spend the last little portion of this episode going over some improvements I think the application cycle could do.
In this episode, I talk about how to manage stage II and III testes cancer including when to do RPLND, chemotherapy, or radiation and the escalation of those therapies.
In this episode, I go over stage 1 seminomas and non seminomas and their respective management strategies.
In this episode, I quickly overview the high points of testes cancer, the intitial steps to take, and how to stage the cancer.
In this episode, I go over my first week of my detroit rotation. I go over some of the things I've struggled with and some advice that I feel I can give after the first week.
I interviewed and discussed the COMLEX Level 2 and STEP 2 with SD Upahvan Rai. She does an incredible job detailing how she shredded her boards and we discuss the stress of the ominous 2020 cycle.
In this episode, I spend time giving some updates. Notably, I just made a twitter account for this podcast (@rodsquadpod). For the content, I go over the basics of the physiology and the important signaling loops and structure you should know.
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Megan McMurray about her residency, advice for medical students going through training, and some other topics in urology.
In this episode, I talk with the two MAs I work with; Annie and Adriawna. We discuss what their role looks like, what suggestions they have for medical students, and their view on physicians and clinic workflow.
In this episide, my wife, Sarah Jensen, and I sit down and talk about how we have made our relationship work with medical school. We give advice, talk about the areas that we still need improvement on, and some things to consider as you progress through your training with an SO.
In this episode, I go over the surgery and things to look out for. I also talk about the differences between the textbook surgery and the one I was able to watch.
In this episode, I go over the most common benign tumors that you will come across. What makes diagnosing them difficult, and what findings can change your management.
In this episode, I go over some additional epidemiology and differential information on renal tumors. I also go over some of the common syndromes that predispose to renal tumors.
In this episode, I go over the 100-foot overview of the workup for renal tumors and the classification of cystic masses. I also go over basic evaluation steps as well as biopsy controversies.
In this episode, I talk about how to define low volume ejaculate and the most common causes. I also talk about hematospermia, the causes of it, and escalation of workup and treatment.
In this episode, I talk about anejaculation as well as retrograde ejaculation. I breifly talk about what causes these conditions and how to treat them.
In this episode, I briefly talk about the types of sensation issues a patient an have with ejaculation, what causes them, and ways to work them up and treat them.
In this episode, I give an overview of my ejaculation dysfunction series and I talk about timing of ejaculation disorders, what causes them, and some examples of what to treat them with.
In this episode, I talk about this condition and a general overview of incidence and pathophysiology. I also go over the common surgeries and talk through the one I saw myself.
In this episode, I talk about the general basics of these procedures including insuflation and trochar placement with complications that can stem from both.
In this episode, I go over the basic tests conducted for urodynamics and how the tests are done. I also go over the common values you should pay attention to and some of the indications.
In this episode, I talk about this diagnosis and how it is important to rule other things out. I also talk about the scaled treatment that is utilized.
In this episode, I talk about the variety of things that could be causing pain in the post-operative period. I talk about how to evaluate patients to help narrow down this differential and some therapies that can be helpful for some.
In this episode, I talk about this diagnosis, how to define it and specific things to monitor to help guide treatment.
In this episode, I go over the large differential of what could be causing oliguria. I go over the various diagnostic steps to take as well as basic management of the condition.
In the episode, I talk about how to manage patients that have a potential GU injury that you are consulted on. It goes over things to consider, and a variety of diagnostic and management strategies.
In this episode, I got over the types of urachal defects, what to do when they become infected, and how to manage malignancy.
In this episode, I go over initial steps to handle ischemic priapism including an equipment list, and I go over shunt procedures that are used in the setting of failed aspiration or medication management.
In this episode, I go over the surgery specific questions to think of in regards to hyperkalemia, the differential of this condition, as well as evaluation and management.
In this episode, I talk about differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management of this condition.
In this episode, I go over initial things to think about with this consult, steps in evaluation, and courses of management.
In this episode, I go over how I performed on the test, what I used to study, and what I wish I had done differently.
In this episode, I talk about the first things to think of when getting this consult, the broad differential of this complaint, evaluation steps, and course of management.
In this episode, I go over what to first think of when getting a call about a genital infection, the broad differential, and evaluation and management for a severe infection. This episode includes Fournier's gangrene and periurethral abscess.
In this episode, I go over the common issues with catheters that you will be consulted on and some basic steps in management.
In this episode, I go over the epidemiology, pathology, genetics, clinical findings, biomarkers, diagnosis/evaluation, grading/staging, imaging, risk assessment, screening, and chemoprevention of prostate cancer. This episode does not contain treatment modalities.
In this episode, I talk about getting a handle on this broad differential, things to look out for on history and physical, initial management, and when to send the patient to nephrology.
In this episode, I go over things to consider with this consult, the differential, imaging considerations, and basic management steps.
In this episode I go over the common differential, presenting signs, diagnostic workup, and basic management.
In this episode, I go over the differential, common signs on history and physical, as well as basic workup and management.
In this episode, I go over the differential, physical exam findings, and how to distinguish between entities. I also go over major steps in workup including when to take patients to surgery. Remember, ultrasound is your friend!
In this episode, I briefly go over the presentation, workup, therapies (including pyeloplasty / endopyelotomy), and follow-up for UPJ obstruction.
In this episode, I run through the first and second-line therapies, their side effects, and some unique scenarios. I also go over alternative treatments and supplements.
COVID led to a podcast hiatus as I kept my school, studying, and rotations organized. The podcast is back though, and I use this episode as an update and to detail goals for the future.
An introduction into the evaluation and management of male incontinence. I cover the different types, components of the history to watch out for, and initial management for each one.
An initial episode on away rotations where I describe how to choose where to go, how long to go for, and how many to do. I also end the episode by talking about where I am applying to and what programs an osteopathic student should look into.
A featured guest, Neal Kucera, and I discuss the USMLE proposal to change step 1 to pass/fail. We talk about how this change could affect students, residencies, curriculum, and other aspects of medical school eduaction. We address how this could also affect applying to competitive specialties like urology.
I go over the two policies that I've written and how to write your own policy resolution for an organization.
I go over the details of my schedule throughout the semester before my board exams. I gotover the different question banks, practice exams, anki decks, and other resources. I tell you which ones I used, what I liked or disliked, and other resources that I never used, but are available. I end the episode by going over why I didn't achieve the board score I wanted and advice if I was able to go back and do it again.