Chalk Talks

Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome

Select appropriate medical interventions for ACS and determine timing of revascularization.

Syncope

Describe the pathophysiology of different classifications of syncope. Select appropriate diagnostic tests. Identify high risk features that warrant inpatient evaluation.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Define the different groups of PH and describe a diagnostic approach to evaluating a patient with new PH.

Chronic Heart Failure Management

Develop a systematic process for the evaluation and classification for a patient with chronic heart failure (HF). Initiate and titrate therapies for the complete spectrum of heart failure patients based on patient characteristics and medication side effects.

Chronic Atrial Fibrillation Management

Assess stroke and bleeding risk in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Select appropriate anticoagulation and management strategy based on clinical scenario.

Ventilators on the Fly

Learn about the most common ventilator modes and how to differentiate between them and the basics of assessing a patient's oxygenation, ventilation, and respiratory mechanics.

Hypertensive Emergency

Differentiate hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency. Learn the general principles of management and the mechanism of action of most common antihypertnesives used in treatment.

Management of Chronic Hypertension

Identify the most appropriate first-line agent for patients with chronic hypertension and determine when to consider a secondary cause. (45 min)

Management of Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response

Evaluate a patient with atrial fibrillation (AF) with rapid ventricular rate (RVR) and develop a framework for management of heart rate control.

Stress Testing – Outpatient Evaluation for Coronary Artery Disease

A 40-50 minute case-based chalk talk on how to risk stratify chest pain and determine the most appropriate stress test and medical management.

Shock and Pressors

A chalk talk on the categories of shock (hemodynamic profile, evaluation and management) and commonly used vasopressors/inotropes.

Wide Complex Tachycardia

A 30-40 minute chalk talk on a systematic approach to diagnosis and acute management of wide complex tachycardias

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

A 30-40 minute interactive chalk talk on a systematic approach to differentiating the etiology of supraventricular tachycardia based on a few key features.

Endocrinology

Outpatient Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Screen and diagnose patients with type 2 DM. Identify and screen for vascular complications. Prescribe a treatment plan based on comorbidities.

Management of Osteoporosis

Use cases to apply a clinical framework of diagnosis, secondary work-up, initial managment, and subsequent follow-up of osteoporosis (45 min).

Adrenal Insufficiency

A chalk talk on the pathophysiology of primary, secondary and tertiary adrenal insufficiency; causes; and treatments for adrenal insufficiency.

Gastroenterology

Alcohol-related Liver Disease

Review the spectrum of alcohol-related liver disease, definitions, diagnoses, and overview of management. Diagnose and manage alcohol-related hepatitis.

Acute Liver Failure

Differentiate acute liver failure (ALF) from acute liver injury. Develop a basic differential and initial evaluation for ALF. Recognize common complications of ALF.

C. diff Infection

Differentiate between nonsevere, severe, fulminant, and recurrent C. diff infection and learn how these classifications affect management.

AKI in Cirrhosis

Differentiate hepatorenal syndrome from other causes of AKI, identify initial treatments and apply the framework through a series of brief cases. (40-50min

Management of Decompensated Cirrhosis

Chalk Talk (45 min) on the management of common complications of decompensated cirrhosis (e.g. ascites, SBP, variceal bleed, HRS, etc.)

Hematology

Lung Cancer Screening

Develop a framework for risk stratification for lung cancer and screening. Develop a strategy for the initial evaluation of suspected lung cancer. Compare and contrast NSCLC and SCLC prognosis and treatments.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Identify the pathogenesis of AML. Diagnose AML using common clinical/laboratory findings and its four main complications.

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Learn to diagnose and treat the most common myeloproliferative disorders. Develop a differential for polycythemia, thrombocytosis, and leukocytosis.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Identify common types of checkpoint inhibitors and their indications then use the NCCN guidelines to address common side effects. (20 min)

Work-up of Anemia

Develop a framework for both underproduction and overproduction anemia, then reinforce the framework through short clinical cases (60 min).

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

A 45-minute case-based chalk talk on the diagnosis and initial management of DVTs and PEs.

Immunology

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Identify common types of checkpoint inhibitors and their indications then use the NCCN guidelines to address common side effects. (20 min)

Infectious Disease

Antibiotics Part 2: Sites of Infection

Broad overview of the microbiology and empiric treatment regimens of common infections managed in the inpatient setting (pneumonia, UTIs, intraabdominal infections, SSTIs).

Community Acquired Pneumonia

Evaluate and manage a patient with CAP - determine severity and site of management, identify risk factors for resistant pathogens and adjust empiric antibiotics based on risk factors.

Antibiotics – Part 1: Spectrum

Interactive chalk talk defining the spectrum and key features to commonly used inpatient antibiotics.

Nephrology

Inpatient Management of Hyperkalemia

Learn how to evaluate and manage acute hyperkalemia in the hospital. Review ECG changes, temporizing measures, and medications to eliminate potassium.

Hypertensive Emergency

Differentiate hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency. Learn the general principles of management and the mechanism of action of most common antihypertnesives used in treatment.

Management of Chronic Hypertension

Identify the most appropriate first-line agent for patients with chronic hypertension and determine when to consider a secondary cause. (45 min)

Acid Base Disorders

Develop an approach to identifying acid-base disorders and practice the interpretation of ABGs through a series of cases (45 minutes).

AKI in Cirrhosis

Differentiate hepatorenal syndrome from other causes of AKI, identify initial treatments and apply the framework through a series of brief cases. (40-50min

Evaluation of Hyponatremia – 3 Lab Approach to Diagnosis

Learn about the 3 lab approach to diagnosis for hyponatremia.

AKI in a Patient with a Renal Transplant

Learn about the evaluation and differential for AKI in a patient with renal transplant and how it differs from your typical evaluation of AKI.

Acute Kidney Injury

Develop a framework for differentiating the cause (pre/intra/post-renal) of acute kidney injury (AKI)

Neurology

Acute Dizziness

Use a four-step bedside approach to differentiate between benign and central causes of dizziness. (45 minutes)

Ischemic CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

Chalk Talk (45) minutes addressing the hyperacute management of ischemic CVAs, diagnostic work-up within the first couple of days and the near and long term management following an ischemic

Oncology

Plasma Cell Dyscrasias

Interpret common tests used to diagnose multiple myeloma (MM). Recognize complications of MM. Differentiate between common plasma cell dyscrasias.

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Learn to diagnose and treat the most common myeloproliferative disorders. Develop a differential for polycythemia, thrombocytosis, and leukocytosis.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Identify common types of checkpoint inhibitors and their indications then use the NCCN guidelines to address common side effects. (20 min)

Primary Care

Gender Affirming Care

Counsel patients through the available options and safety consideration of various gender affirming therapies and initiate hormone therapy.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Using a structured framework, define and differentiate the common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) through a case-based chalk talk.

Contraception

Learn about how to counsel patients about contraception and how to choose a contraception method based on patient goals and comorbidities.

Outpatient Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Screen and diagnose patients with type 2 DM. Identify and screen for vascular complications. Prescribe a treatment plan based on comorbidities.

Management of Osteoporosis

Use cases to apply a clinical framework of diagnosis, secondary work-up, initial managment, and subsequent follow-up of osteoporosis (45 min).

Depression and Anxiety

Practice a reliable evaluation and treatment algorithm for depression and anxiety through an interactive talk and case series. (45 minutes)

COPD – Outpatient Management

Case-based application of highest value COPD chronic therapies and evidence-based outpatient management of COPD exacerbations. (45 minutes)

Adult Disease Prevention Part 2: Cardiovascular Disease, Psychosocial Conditions and Family/Safety

Apply a framework for approaching disease prevention and screening in primary care with regards to substance use, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and family and safety planning.

Adult Disease Prevention Part 1: Cancer Screening and Infectious Diseases

Learn about which benefits and limitations of disease screening. Develop a framework for approaching disease prevention in primary care with a focus on cancer and infectious disease screening and immunizations.

Management of Chronic Hypertension

Identify the most appropriate first-line agent for patients with chronic hypertension and determine when to consider a secondary cause. (45 min)

Pulmonology

Pulmonary Hypertension

Define the different groups of PH and describe a diagnostic approach to evaluating a patient with new PH.

Ventilators Part 2: Assessing Pulmonary Mechanics in a Ventilated Patient

Apply principles of pulmonary mechanics and learn a step-wise approach to trouble shooting a peak pressure alarm.

Ventilators on the Fly

Learn about the most common ventilator modes and how to differentiate between them and the basics of assessing a patient's oxygenation, ventilation, and respiratory mechanics.

COPD – Outpatient Management

Case-based application of highest value COPD chronic therapies and evidence-based outpatient management of COPD exacerbations. (45 minutes)

Community Acquired Pneumonia

Evaluate and manage a patient with CAP - determine severity and site of management, identify risk factors for resistant pathogens and adjust empiric antibiotics based on risk factors.

Acid Base Disorders

Develop an approach to identifying acid-base disorders and practice the interpretation of ABGs through a series of cases (45 minutes).

Pleural Effusions

Evaluate a patient with a pleural effusion. Differentiate between transudative and exudative effusions using Light's criteria. Learn to interpret the cell count and specialized testing to further narrow your differential. Differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated parapneumonic effusions and how this impacts management.