Surgery 101
Welcome to Surgery 101, a series of podcasts produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The podcasts are intended to serve as brief introductions or reviews of surgical topics for medical students. We've aimed to cover a single topic in between 10-20 minutes so that you...
Recent Episodes
Oct. 4, 2026
Why do I feel sad sometimes?
In this episode we talk about why we feel different emotions and why it’s important to talk about those feelings. We also meet a doctor who can help us if we are having a hard time understanding different feelings.
Oct. 4, 2026
How do I blow out a birthday candle?
In this episode we discuss the part of our body that helps us blow out birthday candles, and the special doctor that looks after them.
Oct. 4, 2026
Why does my heart beat?
In this episode we talk about why our heart beats and the special doctor who looks after our hearts.
Oct. 4, 2026
Why do I Need to get my Shots?
In this episode we talk about why it’s important to get your vaccines and the special doctor that studies vaccines and the diseases they can help.
Oct. 4, 2026
Why Does Food Taste Good?
in this episode of Surgery ABCs we talk about why food tastes good or bad and the doctor who helps look after these parts of our bodies.
Oct. 4, 2026
Why am I Ticklish?
In this episode we discuss why we are ticklish and who the special doctor is that looks after the body parts that can make us feel ticklish.