Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn
by Lucy Brown, M.D.
Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. It covers critical topics for the first year of Ob/Gyn residency, including Your Intern Survival Guide—Logistics and Life, Before Your First Labor and Delivery Triage, Before Your First Benign GYN ED Consult, Before Your First Postmenopausal Bleeding Evaluation, and more. Each episode walks you through a specific rotation or clinical scenario you’ll encounter during intern year, gives you evidence-based tips for excelling on the wards, preps you for the clinical decision-making required of a resident, and sets you up to thrive in your new role from day one. Host: Dr. Lucy Brown Co-Hosts: Drs. Adrianna Gorniak, Ore Afon, Emily Stock Disclaimer: The views expressed are the speakers' own, not those of their employers. The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is intended for medica
Episodes
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Before Your First: Vaginal Delivery And Laceration Repair
Your first vaginal delivery will probably happen when you’re pulled into a room mid-shift, with little time for chart review and a patient who is already pushing well. In this episode, Dr. Mahima Krishnamoorthi and Dr. Sonia Hamilton walk through what you need to know before delivery, how to...
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Before Your First: Induction of Labor
Induction of labor now accounts for roughly 1 in 3 deliveries in the U.S., so as an intern you'll be part of inductions almost every shift, whether scheduled or a same-day plan from triage. In this episode, Dr. Veena Bhagavathi walks through who gets induced and why, how to use the Bishop score,...
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Before Your First: IUD Insertion
Placing an IUD is one of the most common procedures you'll be asked to help with as an intern — and one of the easiest to feel unprepared for if you haven't reviewed the device differences ahead of time. In this episode, Dr. Lillian Chen breaks down the five IUDs you'll encounter, how their...
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Before Your First: Preeclampsia Workup
Preeclampsia complicates roughly 10% of pregnancies and accounts for up to 9% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. — which makes it one of the highest-stakes diagnoses you'll manage as an intern. In this episode, Dr. Anna Jarvis walks through the hypertensive spectrum, how to get the diagnosis...
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Before Your First: Gyn Onc Clinic
Gynecologic oncology clinic can feel intimidating for a new intern — the patients are complex and the terminology is dense. In this episode, Dr. Liang breaks down the three visit types you'll encounter (new patient, chemo clearance, and surveillance), what to prechart, and what your role is as…
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Before Your First: Infertility Clinic
Walking into your first infertility clinic visit and not sure what to expect? In this episode, Dr. Valdez-Sinon walks through the definition of infertility, how to take a thorough history for both partners, the key workup for ovulatory, tubal, uterine, and male factors, and when to refer to REI....
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Before Your First: Hysteroscopy
Headed into the OR for your first hysteroscopy? In this episode, we walk through everything you need to know before you scrub in — from indications and pre-op preparation to OR equipment, distension media, fluid deficit management, and how to handle complications when they arise. I. Introduction…
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Before Your First: Day With Fetal Therapy
Fetal therapy is a subspecialty of maternal-fetal medicine focused on treating fetal disease before birth — from prenatal cures (anemia, TTTS) to improving outcomes (myelomeningocele, CDH), optimizing conditions at birth, and transplacental therapy (SVT, congenital heart block). In this episode,...
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Before Your First: L&D Triage Evaluation
Your first Labor & Delivery triage shift is coming up — here's how to handle it. In this episode, we walk through the full workflow: from chart-checking a patient before you walk in the room, to gathering a focused history, performing your exam, staffing efficiently, and writing a solid triage...
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Before Your First: Postmenopausal Bleeding Evaluation
Join this episode to learn about postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) — the incidence, the etiologies, and the diagnostic approach to a patient presenting with uterine bleeding after menopause. A special focus is placed on endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial malignancy, including associated risk...
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Before Your First: Benign Gyn Clinic
Your first day in benign GYN clinic is fast-paced and can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we cover what to expect, what to review ahead of time, and practical tips for running an efficient, patient-centered clinic visit — even when you only have 15 minutes. Topics Covered: What to Expect on...
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Before Your First: Benign GYN ED Consults
Your pager goes off — the ED has a GYN consult. Now what? In this episode, we walk through exactly how to triage, evaluate, and staff a benign gynecology consult in the emergency department, from the moment you get the call to closing the loop with your team. Topics Covered: Triage Procedures...
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Your Intern Ob/Gyn Survival Guide: Logistics And Life
Starting OB/GYN residency can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we break down the practical survival tips every incoming intern needs — from managing patients on Labor & Delivery and Gynecology, to studying efficiently, thriving in the OR, and protecting your wellbeing through a demanding first...
About this show
Intern Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at interns and off-service residents beginning their post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. It covers critical topics for the first year of Ob/Gyn residency, including Your Intern Survival Guide—Logistics and Life, Before Your First Labor and Delivery Triage, Before Your First Benign GYN ED Consult, Before Your First Postmenopausal Bleeding Evaluation, and more.
Each episode walks you through a specific rotation or clinical scenario you’ll encounter during intern year, gives you evidence-based tips for excelling on the wards, preps you for the clinical decision-making required of a resident, and sets you up to thrive in your new role from day one.
Host: Dr. Lucy Brown Co-Hosts: Drs. Adrianna Gorniak, Ore Afon, Emily Stock
Disclaimer: The views expressed are the speakers' own, not those of their employers. The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is intended for medica
Hosted by
Lucy Brown, M.D.