
The Host Response is a clinically focused, practical podcast exploring Infectious Diseases and critical topics in medical practice. Designed for learners at all stages—from students to seasoned clinicians—it offers concise, high-yield insights and pearls that extend beyond infectious diseases, touching all fields of medicine. Whether you're practicing on the front lines or simply passionate about ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

In this episode of The Host Response, infectious diseases physician Paul Bunce reflects on how clinical judgment, priorities, and perspective evolve over time in practice.
Drawing on advice he shared early in his career (and revisiting it a decade l... more
In this episode of The Host Response, Infectious Diseases specialist Paul Bunce flips the usual conversation about “favourite ID consults” on its head.
Instead of rare pathogens and diagnostic fireworks, this episode focuses on the consults many ID ... more
The Bundle 2.0 is here. In this episode of The Host Response, Dr. Paul Bunce and returning guest Dr. Brooke Fraser take another rapid-fire tour through what’s catching their attention across infectious diseases and adjacent domains: teaching tools wo... more
This episode explores the infectious diseases approach to rashes, skin lesions, and cutaneous manifestations of systemic illness. We review key diagnostic clues, high-yield dermatologic findings in infectious diseases, and life-threatening rash prese... more
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These are a refreshing little bite-size episodes that provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on the practice of medicine. Equal parts philosophy and medicine, with just the right amount of infectious diseases dad jokes.
Great for ID Docs and general doctors alike, 3 episodes in and it’s shaping up to be a great show!
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