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Apr 2022
16m 17s

Psych Misc

MEDGEEKS
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What do lemon-lime flavored soda, Coca-Cola and psychiatry have in common? Join Dr. Niket Sonpal this week in a podcast that goes into the history of the soda beverage industry and how it connects to bipolar disorder, addiction and a few of the lesser known conditions that you may not expect to see in the clinic. 

We will review the diagnosis, next steps in management and treatment when it comes to conditions that are commonly seen in pop culture or on TV shows, but you'll want to be prepared for them in case they walk into your exam room as the incidence of them is higher than expected.

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Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine.

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  • Stop taking your work home
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  • Improve your work life balance

...or anything in between, we can definitely help.

 

We've worked with thousands of physician assistants and nurse practitioners working in Primary Care since 2013 and we're confident we can help take your career and life to the next level. If you're working in primary care, you can learn more about our mentorship opportunities here:

https://www.medgeeksmentorship.co/application

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