Alert and Oriented

by Alert and Oriented

We are a medical student-led podcast aiming to promote the development of clinical reasoning skills in early learners by providing a field to practice swinging for the fences. Although we all strike out here or there along the way, it is our true hope to improve diagnosis in medicine through repetition.

Podcast episodes

  • Episode 40 - Tummy Trouble

    Episode 40 - Tummy Trouble

    Nathan Kudlapur and Koushik Kondapi lead medical students Ateh Fonteh & Sam Reyes through a case of acute abdominal pain. Hosts: Koushik Kondapi & Nathan Kudlapur Discussants: Ateh Fonteh & Sam Reyes A&O Team Member: Kevin Grudzinski Produced By: Kevin Grudzinski, Nathan Kudlapur & Koushik Kondapi Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real-time. Through our podcast, we strive to foster a learning environment where medical students can engage with one another, share knowledge, and gain valuable experience in clinical reasoning. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive platform for early learners to develop their clinical reasoning skills, build confidence in their craft, and become the best clinicians they can be. Follow the team on Twitter: A&O Rich Abrams Nathan Kudlapur NU Internal Med A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine. Check out Nathan's YouTube Channel for concise and high-yield MedEd videos!

  • Episode 39 - Liver Let Die

    Episode 39 - Liver Let Die

    Nathan Kudlapur and Koushik Kondapi lead medical students Nami Kadambi & Michael Saporito through a case of markedly elevated liver tests. Hosts: Koushik Kondapi & Nathan Kudlapur Discussants: Nami Kadambi & Michael Saporito A&O Team Member: Kevin Grudzinski Produced By: Kevin Grudzinski, Nathan Kudlapur & Koushik Kondapi Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real-time. Through our podcast, we strive to foster a learning environment where medical students can engage with one another, share knowledge, and gain valuable experience in clinical reasoning. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive platform for early learners to develop their clinical reasoning skills, build confidence in their craft, and become the best clinicians they can be. Follow the team on Twitter: A&O Rich Abrams Nathan Kudlapur NU Internal Med A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine. Check out Nathan's YouTube Channel for concise and high-yield MedEd videos!

  • Episode 38 - Rashional thoughts

    Episode 38 - Rashional thoughts

    Nathan Kudlapur and Koushik Kondapi lead medical students Janet Song & Julia Carter through a case of a post-solid organ transplant patient with a rash. Hosts: Koushik Kondapi & Nathan Kudlapur Discussants: Janet Song & Julia Carter A&O Team Member: Kevin Grudzinski Produced By: Kevin Grudzinski, Nathan Kudlapur & Koushik Kondapi Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real-time. Through our podcast, we strive to foster a learning environment where medical students can engage with one another, share knowledge, and gain valuable experience in clinical reasoning. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive platform for early learners to develop their clinical reasoning skills, build confidence in their craft, and become the best clinicians they can be. Follow the team on Twitter: A&O Rich Abrams Nathan Kudlapur NU Internal Med A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine. Check out Nathan's YouTube Channel for concise and high-yield MedEd videos!

  • Episode 37 - IgGniting the Fever

    Episode 37 - IgGniting the Fever

    Nathan Kudlapur and Koushik Kondapi lead medical students Fikayo Olamigoke & Saihej Basra through a case of a refugee with fever and headache. Check out Nathan's YouTube Channel for concise and high-yield MedEd videos! Host: Koushik Kondapi & Nathan Kudlapur Discussants: Fikayo Olamigoke & Saihej Basra A&O Team Member: Kevin Grudzinski Produced By: Kevin Grudzinski, Nathan Kudlapur & Koushik Kondapi Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real-time. Through our podcast, we strive to foster a learning environment where medical students can engage with one another, share knowledge, and gain valuable experience in clinical reasoning. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive platform for early learners to develop their clinical reasoning skills, build confidence in their craft, and become the best clinicians they can be. Follow the team on Twitter: A&O Rich Abrams Nathan Kudlapur NU Internal Med A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine. Check out Nathan's YouTube Channel for concise and high-yield MedEd videos!

  • Episode 36 - Back to the Bedside

    Episode 36 - Back to the Bedside

    Kevin Grudzinski is joined by special guest Dr. Bruce Henschen, Northwestern's IM clerkship director and everyone's favorite medical educator! Kevin and Bruce present a case of progressive altered mental status to A&O Hosts, Koushik Kondapi and Nathan Kudlapur. Listen along to hear how they handle being back in the hot seat. Host: Kevin Grudzinski Special Guest: Bruce Henschen Discussants: Koushik Kondapi & Nathan Kudlapur Produced By: Kevin Grudzinski Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real-time. Through our podcast, we strive to foster a learning environment where medical students can engage with one another, share knowledge, and gain valuable experience in clinical reasoning. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive platform for early learners to develop their clinical reasoning skills, build confidence in their craft, and become the best clinicians they can be. Follow the team on Twitter: A&O Rich Abrams Nathan Kudlapur NU Internal Med A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine.