The GenerEhlist - CCFP Exam Prep, Low Risk Obstetrics & Canadian Primary Care Medicine

Syncope = a brief loss of consciousness and postural tone that resolves spontaneously with a return to baseline neurological function within seconds …

An update episode for 2023 on some tips and tricks for both the SAMP and SOOs from the founders of The Review Course: Dr Paul Dhillon and Dr Simon …

Written By: Savannah Leigh Bennet and Samantha Kent, FM PGY-2s, Memorial University

Expert Review By: Dr Gillian Morrison, Geriatrician, St John's Newfoundland

 Hello and welcome to another episode of The GenerEhlist’s CFPC 105 topics podcast. 

●        Today’s topic is renal failure

●        This episode was written by Vaishvi Patel, a third-year medical student from the …

• Episode Written By : Kyla Freeman PGY3
• Content Reviewer : Dr. Charley Boyd, FP working Obstetrics
• Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel
• Artwork …

• Written By: Cezara-Maria Latcu
• Peer Review By: Bianca-Mariana Baila FM PGY1

Check also the CCFP 105 Topics: Periodic Health Assessment Part One …

• Written By:
  • Vaishvi Patel, a third-year medical student from the University of Alberta, and
  • Ronan Noble an MD/PhD student from the UofA
• …

We have a bread-and-butter family medicine topic ready for you today – immunizations!

This episode was:

• written by Sean Wang, a third-year …

Written By: Andrea Brabant – FM PGY1 - NWT

Expert Review By: Dr Katherine Breen, ER Physician NWT

Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is most …

• Episode Written By : Patricia Massel MD, CCFP

• Content Reviewer : Natasha White, L&D RN and Breastfeeding Coach

• Hosts : Kyla Freeman, …

• Written By: Shaila Gunn, FM PGY2, Calgary AB
• Expert Review: Dr Darby Ewashina, ER Psychiatrist, Calgary AB @doc.darbs on Instagram

Why should a …

A new topic added by the CCFP with the recent increase to 105 Key Topics.

• Written By: Vaishvi Patel, MS3 - University of Alberta
  
  
• Expert Review By: …

• Episode Written By : Kyla Freeman, FM PGY3
• Episode Reviewed By : Dr. Vanessa Poliquin, OBGYN
• Hosts : Kyla Freeman (FMR3) & Patricia Massel …

Written By: Christopher Clarke, FM PGY2, Victoria BC

Expert Review: Dr Jaques De Jager, GP, CFB Edmonton AB

We are talking Low Back Pain.

Amanda is a …

• Written By: Jessica Dawson , FM PGY2 in Edmonton
•       Expert Review By: Dr. Brent Crawford, an Emergency Medicine physician at Westview Health …

In this episode we review some of the liver diseases of pregnancy including cholestasis, HELLP syndrome, Acute Fatty Liver Disease of Pregnancy, …

• Written By: Timothy Collier, PGY1 FM, Memorial University - Newfoundland
• Peer Review By: Dr Sarah Donnelly, PGY3 IM, University of Alberta - …

• Written By: Braedon Paul, FM PGY2, Victoria
• Peer Review: Alysha Thomson, FM PGY2, Victoria BC
• Audio Production: Braedon Paul

Abdominal Aortic …

CCFP 105 Topics: Periodic Health Assessment

Author: Braedon Paul (FM R2, Victoria)

Peer Review: Alysha Thomson (FM R2, Victoria)

Audio Production: …

This episode was written by Two incredible Family medicine residents out of Memorial University in Newfoundland, Sarah Vincent and Kelly Mitchelmore.

It was expert review by Dr Sean Hamilton, Divisional Chief of …

Written By: Sarah Vincent (PGY1 FM, Memorial University) and Kelly Mitchelmore (also PGY1 FM, Memorial University)

Expert Review By: Dr Sean …

• Episode Written by : Cadence MacPherson, Family Medicine PGY2
• Episode Reviewed by : Dr. Farrukh, Family Doctor
• Hosts : Kyla Freeman FMR3 in …

• Written By: Shaila Gunn - PGY , Calgary AB

• Expert Review: Dr Darby Ewashina, ER Psychiatrist, Calgary AB @doc.darbs

It is important that as …

Written by:  third-year medical student, Kim Papp, and

Expert Review By: Dr. Meghan Smith, PGY-5 in Ophthalmology, University of Alberta

• Episode Written By : Kyla Freeman, FM-PGY3
• Episode Reviewed By : Jillian Gilroy, OBGYN-PGY3
• Hosts : Kyla Freeman PGY3, Patricia Massel MD-CCFP, …

• Written By: Sonja Poole, PGY2 FM - Yellowknife NWT
• Reviewed By: Dr Andrew Kotaska OBGYN, - Yellowknife NWT

Some definitions:

• Infertility = …

Today's episode is a little unique - Dr. Patricia Massel interviews Nicole Schmitt, a pelvic floor physio to get a whole bunch of tips and pearls …

• Written By: Karkirat Singh, FM PGY1 - Vancouver BC
• Review By: Dr Hermeen Dhillon
• Hosted By: Braedon Paul and Caleb Dusdal

• Written By: Christopher Clarke - FM Resident, Victoria BC
• Review By: Dr Ajay Bains - IM PGY4 - UBC
• Sound Editing By: Braedon Paul
• Hosted By: …

• Hosts: Eleanor Crawford and Caleb Dusdal
• Guests: Drs Paul Dhillon and Simon Moore
  CCFP Exam and Medical Education Gurus and the Duo behind the …

While the title of this key topic makes me uncomfortable, the excellent and succinct script is wonderful.

• Written By: Dr Nova Zhao - Family …

Caleb Dusdal and Dr Kristin Dawson discuss the CCFP Objectives for Heart Failure.

Lots of crazy sounds, and tons of laughter as ever. Enjoy.

Join us as we update the Dizziness episode with the expertise of vertigo guru, Dr Peter Johns. When he isn't trying to update the medical internet …

• Written By: Dr. Khash Farzam
• Peer Review By: Dr Kristin Dawson

• Episode Written by : Kyla Freema, PGY2 Family Medicine
• Episode Reviewed by : Elaine Godwin, Family Practice Low Risk Obstetrics
• Hosts : Kyla …

• Written By: Josh Piemontesi, FM PGY1 - Black Diamond AB
• Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal

Join Caleb Dusdal and Josh Piemontesi in reviewing all of …

• Written By Dr Jessica Dawson
• Expert Review: Dr Jennifer Ringrose, Internist in Edmonton, AB

Hypertension is one of those issues that we encounter …

Today's episode is a continuation of Episode 9, where we delve into the details of the newborn exam, reviewing both the subtle and the serious findings you may come across. In Part 2, we cover the chest and down. We …

• Written By: Eleanor Crawford
• Review By: Sonja Poole

Join Caleb Dusdal and Eleanor Crawford in review the CCFP objectives for the Key Topic …

• Written By: Braedon Paul
• Expert Review By: Dr Jordan Iannuzzi - GI Fellow, Calgary AB

The newborn exam can be completed quickly, but careful attention needs to be paid for any abnormalities.

• Episode Written By : Kyla Freeman PGY2 …

• Written By: Kyla Freeman
• Peer Review: Caleb Dusdal

Kyla has continued to amaze with this episode covering the CCFP Objective for Gender Specific …

Join Caleb Dusdal and Braedon Paul in discussing the CCFP objectives for the Key Topic of Fractures. In true Braedon Paul fashion, this is done in …

Written by Karkirat Singh - MS-4 UofA, join Caleb Dusdal and Sarah Donnelly as we go through all you should need to know around fever for the CCFP …

Join Shaila Gunn in a wonderful discussion on the patient perspective of living with disability and experiences with Primary Care.

A massive thank …

• Written By: Caleb Dusdal
• Expert Review By: GP Palliative Care specialists at Foothills Hospital in Calgary Alberta
  • Dr Amir Surmawala …

• Written By Sonja Poole - PGY1 FM Yellowknife, NWT
• Reviewed by: Eleanor Crawford

• Episode Written By : Patricia Massel, Rural Family Medicine PGY2
• Episode Reviewed By : Charley Boyd, GP in Camrose, AB
• Hosts : Kyla Freeman …

• Written & Researched By: Thomsen D'hont
• Peer Review By: Shaila Gunn (MS4 UBC)
• Episode Art By: Aikansha Chawla

Join Thomsen and Caleb as we …

Written By: Shaila Gunn, MS4 UBC

Expert Reviewed By: Dr. Bonita Sawatzky, an orthopaedics biomechanics researcher at iCORD spinal cord injury research center in BC 

• Written By: Kajsa Heyes
• Peer Review By: Thomsen D'hont

A review of acute otitis externa, otitis media with effusion, acute otitis media and the …

• Episode Written by : Kyla Freeman, Rural Family Medicine PGY2
• Episode Reviewed by : Virginia Clark, FP practicing rural and urban obstetrics
• Hosts …

• Written By: Jessica Dawson
• Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal

The GenerEhlist team continues the journey through the 105 CCFP Key Topics, with Fatigue, …

• Written/Researched By: Caleb Dusdal
• Peer Review By: Chris Cochrane

Join Caleb Dusdal and Chris Cochrane as we review the CCFP Exam Key Topic of …

• Episode Written by : Patricia Massel Rural Family Medicine PGY2
• Episode Reviewed by : Dr. Maggie Watt (GP) & Dr. Milena Semproni (ID)
• Hosts : …

• Written By: Chris Cochrane
• Peer Review By: Sarah Donnelly

Chris and Caleb discuss the ins and outs of Dyspepsia. The broad differential to …

• Written By: Kajsa Heyes
• Peer Review: Sarah Donnelly

Join Kajsa and Caleb in quickly reviewing the Key Objectives for another CCFP CFPC Key Topic.

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• Episode Written By : Patricia Massel, Rural Family Medicine PGY2
• Episode Reviewed By : Dr. Maggie Watt (GP) & Dr. Milena Semproni (ID)
• Hosts : …

• Written By: Caleb Dusdal
• Peer Review By: Hermeen Dhillon

Join Chris Cochrane and Caleb to review the massive and sometimes convoluted CCFP Key …

• Script by: Eleanor Crawford & Sonja Poole

• Expert Reviewer: Clare Whitehead

Eleanor Crawford, new PGY1 in Yellowknife NWT, and Caleb Dusdal …

• Written By : Kyla Freeman, Rural Family Medicine PGY2
• Expert Reviewed By : Dr. Megan Cuthbertson
• Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel, Catilin …

Written By: Caitlin Blewett
Peer Review By: Chris Cochrane
Episode Art By: Aikansha Chawla

We cover the five CCFP objectives for the Key Topic of Dysuria.

Written By: Dr Samantha Pomroy
Expert Review By: Dr Karin Winston (Paeds Endo)

Chris Cochrane and Caleb Dusdal review CCFP CFPC Objectives 3-7 for the Key Topic of Diabetes.

Lots and lots of info, with much spaced …

• Written By: Dr. Samantha Pomroy
• Expert Review By: Dr Karin Winston - Paediatric Endocrinologist

Chris Cochrane and Caleb Dusdal review the first …

• Episode written by : Caitlin Blewett (MSI 4), with input from Helen van der Kooy (senior MSI)
• Episode reviewed by: Dr. Breagh Phipps (Paediatrician)

Written By: Braedon Paul
Peer Review By: Sarah Donnelly

Join Caleb Dusdal and Braedon Paul to cover the CCFP Key Topic of Difficult patient via two …

Written By: Chris Cochrane

Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal

Join Chris Cochrane and Caleb Dusdal as we review the rest of the CCFP Objectives for Dementia. As usual with loads of resources available on the shownotes at the …

• written by: Chris Cochrane
• peer review: Caleb Dusdal

Caleb and Chris discuss the key topic of Dementia including the first three CCFP Board Exam …

Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel and Caitlin Blewett review some of the key principles of postpartum hemorrhage, with an emphasis on medical management …

Braedon Paul and Caleb Dusdal tackle the CCFP Key Topic Diarrhea

Written by Braedon Paul, the topics are covered in the form of three cases.

Caleb Dusdal introduces some new team members and a whole new podcast to the Generehlist line up!

The GenerEhlist: Low risk obstetrics with:

• Kyla …

Written By: Caleb Dusdal
Peer Review By: Sarah Donnelly

https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-exam-105-topics-podcast/

Objective One:
In patients complaining of leg pain and/or swelling, evaluate the likelihood of deep venous …

Written By: Dr. Vishalini Sivarajah
Expert Review By: Dr. Darby Ewashina

https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-exam-105-topics-podcast/

Objective One:
In a patient with a diagnosis of depression: Assess the patient for the …

• Written By: Darrell Vandenbrink
• Peer Review By: Chris Cochrane
• Expert Review By: Dr. Adrienne Stedford

Objective One:
When assessing the acutely …

Written By: Chris Cochrane

Expert Review By: Dr. Nabeela Waja (Paediatrician)

https://thegenerehlist.ca/2021/06/06/ccfp-key-topic-croup/

Objective 1: In patients with croup, Identify the need for respiratory assistance …

Written/Researched By: Braedon Paul

Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal

STEP 1. [Objectives 1a/b/c, 8a]
Provide reassurance and develop rapport through …

Objective One:
In a patient with a diagnosed chronic disease who presents with acute symptoms, diagnose: acute complications of the chronic disease …

Written & Researched By: Caleb Dusdal and Thomsen D'hont

The first of the new 105 CCFP Topics https://thegenerehlist.ca/2021/05/16/ccfp-key-topic-chronic-pain/

Objective One:
In a patient with chronic pain: …

Written By: Chris Cochrane, FM Resident in Medicine Hat

Peer Review By: Kevin Duncan, EM Resident in Kelowna

Objective One:
a) In a patient having a …

Researched By: Caleb Dusdal
Expert Review By: Dr Todd Hill

Objective One:
When counselling a patient:
- Set clear therapeutic goals with the patient,
- Allow adequate time,
- Evaluate your own skills,
- Recognize when …

CCFP 105 Key Topic: Cough

Written & Researched By: Kajsa Heyes
Peer Review By: Hermeen Dhillon

Objective One:
In patients presenting with an acute cough:
a) Include serious causes in the differential diagnosis.
b) …

Written/Researched By: Khash Farzam

Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal

Objective One:
In all patients presenting with symptoms of prolonged or recurrent …

Written By: Kyla Freeman

Peer Review By: Thomsen D'hont

Expert Review By: Dr. Vanessa Rogers

Objective One:
With all patients, especially …

Written By: Caleb Dusdal - PGY-1 FM Calgary
Reviewed By: Chris Cochrane - PGY-1 FM Medicine Hat

Objective Four:
Given an appropriate history of chest pain suggestive of herpes zoster infection, hiatal hernia, reflux, …

Written and Researched By: Caleb Dusdal
Peer Review By: Chris Cochrane

https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-exam-105-topics-podcast/

Objective One
Given a patient with undefined chest pain, take an adequate history to make a …

CCFP Key Topic "Cancer"

https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-exam-105-topics-podcast/

Written & Researched By: Sarah Donnelly IM PGY-1 University of Alberta

Objective One
In all patients, be opportunistic in giving cancer …

https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-exam-105-topics-podcast/

1 Given a well woman with concerns about breast disease, during a clinical encounter (annual or not):

a) Identify high-risk patients by assessing modifiable and …

CCFP Key Topic 11 - Behavioural Problems

https://thegenerehlist.ca/2021/01/17/ccfp-exam-key-topic-eleven-behavioural-problems/(opens in a new tab)

Written By: Chris Cochrane

Reviewed By: Kajsa Heyes

Objective One:
In all …

Written and Researched: Kajsa Heyes
Reviewed by: Chris Cochrane

https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-topics-page/

Step 1: “S” for Setting up the interview

Step 2: “P” is for Perception of patient

Step 3: “I” is for …

Written/Researched: Caleb Dusdal
Peer Review: Sophia Park

https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-topics-page/episode-nine-anxiety

Objective One
For a …

Written By: Hermeen Dhillon

Reviewed By: Dr. Brandie Walker

Objective 1: In patients of all ages with respiratory symptoms (acute, chronic, recurrent):
- Include asthma in the differential diagnosis.
- Confirm the …

Written By: Caleb Dusdal, FM PGY1 Calgary

Reviewed By: Kirstin Dawson, IM PGY1 - Ottawa

https://thegenerehlist.ca/2020/12/13/episode-seven-atrial-fibrillation/

Objective One:
In a patient who presents with new onset …

Written and Researched by: Chris Cochrane
Reviewed by: Sarah Donnelly

Objective 1a.
In patients requiring antibiotic therapy, make rational choices first-line therapies for common bacterial infections:
- Simple Cystitis
…

The GenerEhlist CCFP Exam 105 Topics Podcast

Episode Written By: Sarah Donnelly - IM UofA, and Hermeen Dhillon FM UBC

Episode Reviewed by: Chris …

Script By: Thomsen D'hont
Peer-Review By: Hermeen Dhillon
Hosts: Caleb Dusdal, Thomsen D'hont, AND Christ Cochrane!

…

Script By: Caleb Dusdal
Peer Review By: Thomsen D'hont

https://thegenerehlist.ca/2020/11/08/episode-three-acls-part-ii/

• Objective Four:
  Suspect and …

Written By: Caleb Dusdal
Peer Review: Thomsen D'hont

https://thegenerehlist.ca/2020/11/01/episode-two-acls-part-i/www.thegenerehlist.ca

1. Keep up to date with ACLS recommendations

2. Know how to recognize and …

Written by: Kajsa Heyes, PGY-1 Yellowknife

https://thegenerehlist.ca/2020/10/11/abdo-pain/

There are eight objectives for the exam, via which we are …

https://thegenerehlist.ca/2020/07/13/episode-zero-meet-the-team/

A quick introduction to what this project is all about, and a chance for the incredible team members to introduce themselves.