AAPA Rotation Crash Course

Hippo Education

The AAPA Rotation Crash Course is a popular podcast designed to help you be a star student on the first day of each rotation. Get the free show notes, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.

Hippo Education's PA faculty have not only been in your shoes, but have decades of experience precepting students. For each rotation, we reveal the common mistakes you must avoid and pro tips you must know to not only impress your preceptors, but more importantly to take exceptional care of your patients.

We know the weekend between rotations is stressful and that a year full of "first days" can be exhausting. Don't just survive your rotations, but thrive with us!

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20 episodes
Updated Apr 14, 2021

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Apr 14, 2021 · 12 min
Introduction
Welcome to the PA Rotation Crash Course brought to you by Hippo Education and AAPA. In this introduction, Katie and Vicky will lay out the course structure while sharing about their own PA clinical rotation experiences. Donuts anyone? Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 13, 2021 · 23 min
Emergency Medicine: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
Get the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Join Katie and Vicky in this section discussing the ER mindset and walking you through a patient encounter so you can be prepared to shine on day 1.
Apr 12, 2021 · 20 min
Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
Let's discuss lacerations and wound care. When do you use glue? When do you use sutures? Who needs antibiotics? We will cover it all. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 11, 2021 · 16 min
Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
Does your next patient have a broken bone? We'll teach you the history and physical exam needed for every suspected fracture, as well as 4 fractures you don't want to miss. Avoid common pitfalls by learning from their mistakes. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 10, 2021 · 31 min
Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
Nebulous chief complaints are common in the ER. Katie and Vicky outline a roadmap for tackling chest pain and abdominal pain so you can be sure you don't miss a "can't miss" diagnosis. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 9, 2021 · 8 min
Emergency Medicine: Survival Tips
As we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your emergency medicine rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 8, 2021 · 28 min
Inpatient Internal Medicine: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
Get the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Does rounding and oral patient presentations have you anxious? Join Katie and Vicky as they break down all the unique aspects of your inpatient internal medicine rotation to get you ready for your first day.
Apr 7, 2021 · 19 min
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
Let's discuss the, at times, confusing acronyms for heart failure and learn a great mnemonic to help you remember treatment for an acute exacerbation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 6, 2021 · 9 min
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
Pneumonia is one of the most common diagnoses seen during every inpatient internal medicine rotation. We walk you from admission to discharge, stopping along the way to discuss common bacterial culprits and the range of treatment options. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 5, 2021 · 13 min
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
Welcome to the confusing world of fluid management. Who needs hypotonic? Who needs isotonic? Katie and Vicky have got you covered and break it all down for you including use of Katie's high school Latin. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 4, 2021 · 9 min
Inpatient Internal Medicine: Survival Tips
As we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your inpatient internal medicine rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 3, 2021 · 19 min
Outpatient Family Medicine: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
Get the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. From presenting a family medicine patient to your preceptor to preventive medicine for all ages, Katie and Vicky will have you ready for your first day and beyond.
Apr 2, 2021 · 17 min
Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
Type 2 diabetes is perhaps the most common diagnosis you will see on your family medicine rotation. From when to screen, how to diagnose, and how to treat, we break it all down... including a story about a gila monster. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Apr 1, 2021 · 10 min
Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
You'll see a lot of hypertension on every rotation, but especially in family medicine so this is a must review topic for day 1. Join Katie and Vicky as they discuss the key points of this common diagnosis. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Mar 31, 2021 · 10 min
Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
We complete the trifecta of adult chronic diseases with a discussion of hyperlipidemia. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Mar 30, 2021 · 5 min
Outpatient Family Medicine: Survival Tips
As we wrap up this rotation, Katie and Vicky share their best tips and tricks so you can not only survive but thrive during your outpatient family medicine rotation. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Mar 29, 2021 · 28 min
Surgery: What Makes This Rotation Unique?
Get the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Whether you are so excited or so terrified for your first day in the operating room, Katie and Vicky have all the advice you need to thrive in this super unique setting.
Mar 28, 2021 · 9 min
Surgery: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)
Let's discuss appendicitis, one of the most common surgical emergencies in the US. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Mar 27, 2021 · 8 min
Surgery: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)
Cholecystitis, cholelithaiasis, cholecystectomy. We help you review all things gallbladder related. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.
Mar 26, 2021 · 5 min
Surgery: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 3)
Do you know your "5 Ws"? Katie and Vicky review all you will need to know about post-operative fever. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.