The OB/GYN Resident Survival Guide
The OB/GYN Resident Survival Guide is a podcast hosted by Dr. KC Miller, an OBGYN physician who recently completed her residency. It provides high-yield summaries of ACOG Practice Bulletins, clinical pearls from textbooks and real-world experience, and practical tips for surviving residency and excelling on OBGYN rotations. The show is designed for OBGYN residents and medical students preparing for CREOG exams or sub-internships. Each episode aims to help listeners manage the demands of residency while building medical knowledge.
Episodes
#24: Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Who to Screen, When to Screen, and How
A practical breakdown of cervical cancer screening guidelines for OB/GYN residents and medical students. Covers who to screen, when to start and stop, the three screening methods, and when to continue screening beyond age 65.
Show Notes
GUIDE
#23: Nausea & Vomiting of Pregnancy: Prevention, Management, and Something Called Neiguan's Point??
Nausea and vomiting affects 50–80% of pregnancies. This episode breaks down the full spectrum from morning sickness to hyperemesis gravidarum, including etiology, diagnostic criteria, prevention strategies, and your first- through fourth-line treatment options.
Show Notes & OB/GYN Starter Pack
#22: OB/GYN Career Paths - Part 2: Generalist, Hospitalist, Locums & Per Diem Roles Explained
This episode breaks down the 3 ways to practice as an OB/GYN attending—generalist, hospitalist, and locums/per diem—covering the pros and cons of each to help you plan your life after residency. Part TWO of OB/GYN Career Paths.
Show Notes
#21: OB/GYN Career Paths - Part 1: The 4 Practice Models Every Resident Needs to Know Before Job Searching
This episode breaks down the 4 main employment structures for OB/GYN attendings—private practice, academic, hospital-owned, and county/city owned—covering the real pros and cons of each to help you find the right fit.
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#20: GBS in Labor: Who Gets Antibiotics and Why
A practical breakdown of GBS prophylaxis in labor, including who needs treatment, when to start antibiotics, and how to manage penicillin allergies. Covers the key rules every OB provider needs to know on Labor & Delivery.
Show Notes
Intern Guide
#19: Make SENSE of Prenatal Genetic Screening - cfDNA, First & Second Trimester, Sequential & Integrated Screen
A clear overview of prenatal genetic screening options, including first- and second-trimester screening, sequential and integrated screening, and cell-free DNA testing. Covers timing, components, limitations, and how to counsel patients on screening vs. diagnostic testing.
Show Notes
#18: OCPs Made Simple: Mechanism, Dosing Regimens, and the Difference Between Monophasic & Multiphasic Formulations
A clear breakdown of combined oral contraceptives, including how they suppress ovulation, cyclic vs continuous dosing, and what actually differentiates monophasic and multiphasic formulations.
Show Notes
#17: Diagnose & Manage Intraamniotic Infection (Intrapartum Edition)
Learn how to recognize and manage intraamniotic infection (chorioamnionitis), including key diagnostic criteria, maternal and neonatal risks, and evidence-based antibiotic treatment. A practical overview for OB/GYN residents, interns, and medical students on Labor & Delivery.
Show Notes
#16: Advanced Maternal Age: Risks & Recommendations
Advanced maternal age is the new normal. This episode reviews the definition of AMA, maternal risks, fetal risks, and evidence-based counseling, screening, and management options.
Show Notes & Residency Starter Pack
#15: Lessons From My First Year as an OB/GYN Attending (and passing oral boards)
I passed the ABOG oral boards! To catch up, here are 4 take aways from my first year out as an OB/GYN attending (clinic, recovering from residency, oral boards and what it's like to have money).
Show Notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/attendinglessons
#14: Weight Gain In Pregnancy — What’s Recommended?
Review the WHO BMI classification system and explore maternal weight gain guidelines for singleton and twin pregnancies.
Live Training: https://subscribepage.io/interntraining
Show Notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/gestationalweightgain
#13: How to Identify & Manage a Shoulder Dystocia (and the largest baby I've ever delivered)
Recognize and manage shoulder dystocia with step-by-step guidance on key maneuvers.
Free training: https://subscribepage.io/interntraining
Show notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/shoulderdystocia
#12: Manage Postpartum Hemorrhage Like a Pro (Part 2): Meds, Devices, and Surgical Management
Part 2 of the PPH series covers next steps when initial interventions fail—meds, balloon tamponade and surgical options.
Free training: https://subscribepage.io/interntraining
Show notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/pphpart2
#11: Manage Postpartum Hemorrhage Like a Pro (Part 1): Prevention and Initial Management
Learn how to recognize and manage primary (early) postpartum hemorrhage with confidence. This episode covers key definitions, risk factors, uterine atony, prevention strategies, and the first steps to take when a hemorrhage begins—all in a practical, step-by-step format.
Show notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/pphpart1
#10: How to Classify Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM) Patterns: Categories 1, 2 & 3 Explained
Learn how to classify fetal heart tracings using the 3-tier EFM system. This episode breaks down what makes a tracing Category I, II, or III—and why it matters for patient care and documentation. Perfect for medical students and OB/GYN interns.
Show notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/efmpatterns
#9: Fetal Monitoring Basics: Baseline, Variability, Accels and Decels
Learn how to interpret fetal heart rate tracings with this breakdown of EFM basics. I’ll cover baseline, variability, accelerations, and all types of decelerations so you can feel confident reading fetal monitor strips on L&D.
Show notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/fetal-monitoring-basics-baseline-variability-accelerations-decelerations
#8: Vaginal Delivery Basics: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Your First Delivery
Getting ready for your first vaginal delivery? In this episode, I walk you through exactly what to expect—from confirming dilation to delivering the placenta. I cover supplies, positioning, laceration repair, and key tips for students and interns.
Show notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/vaginal-delivery-basics-a-step-by-step-tutorial-for-your-first-delivery
#7: Induction of Labor Basics: Medications, Balloons, Amniotomies…Oh My!
From cervical ripening with prostaglandins and balloons, to induction with oxytocin and amniotomy, this episode provides a practical overview of the methods of labor induction.
Show Notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/induction-of-labor-basics-medications-balloons-amniotomiesoh-my
#6: C-Section Basics: Surgical Steps (Fetal Delivery & Abdominal Closure)
In the final episode of the C-section Basics series, I walk through fetal delivery and evidence based techniques for abdominal closure.
Show Notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/cesarean-delivery-basics-fetal-delivery-and-abdominal-closure
#5: C-Section Basics: Surgical Steps (From Skin Incision to Hysterotomy)
In Part 2 of the Cesarean Basics series, we walk through each surgical step of a C-section, from incision to hysterotomy. Learn evidence-based techniques, incision types, and key surgical considerations to help you master the procedure.
Show Notes: https://www.drkcmiller.com/podcastvideo/cesarean-delivery-basics-surgical-steps-from-skin-incision-to-hysterotomy
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