Episodes

In this episode Jennifer He, a 4th year medical student from McGill University, discusses Omphalocele. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define omphalocele. Understand its pathophysiology. Discuss the clinical presentation and the treatment for the condition.

In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Gastroschisis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define gastroschisis. Understand how gastroschisis presents. Explain the differential diagnosis for gastroschisis. Review treatment options for this condition.

In this episode Chong Li, MS4 from Jacob’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Science of University at Buffalo, will discuss Chronic Venous Insufficiency. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Understand why CVI is important and how to identify and distinguish from other vascular diseases Explain the pathophysiology and classification of Chronic […]

In this podcast Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Steven Meyer discusses Valvular Heart Disease. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Define Valvular Heart Disease Discuss history and physical examination Review investigations Understand when a referral is necessary

This video on Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) features a medical student learning about what M&M ACTUALLY is from Dr. McBurney. No, doctors are not like superheroes. No, M&M is not the rapper Eminem, and no it’s also not the chocolate candies either. Find our headquarters at: http://surgery101.org Learning Surgery in the 21st century! Join the Surgery 101 Family: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/surgery101podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/surgery_101 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/surg...

In this podcast Dr. Steven Meyer, Cardiac Surgeon at the University of Alberta reviews how to classify Angina and Heart Failure. After listening to this podcast you will be to: Classify Heart failure Classify Angina

In this podcast Dr. Steven Meyer, Cardiac Surgery at the University of Alberta discusses Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Define Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Discuss the basics of the procedure Review complications and how to break them up into early and late

Gary the Gallstone’s day starts off badly when he learns that he can’t leave the gallbladder on his own terms. What will happen when the Gallbladder, Liver and the Pancreas try to talk him out of his adventurous thoughts?

This week we are joined by Jazmin Valji, a medical student from the University of Alberta, who will be discussing Empyema. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: discuss the etiology describe the clinical presentation review the clinical presentation and physical exam comprehend diagnosis and investigations understand the initial work up and […]

In this episode, Dr. Bryce Laing, a Thoracic Surgeon at the University of Alberta reviews the topic of Hemothorax. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define Hemothorax and discuss its physiology Identify complications associated with a Hemothorax List Differential Diagnosis Understand presentation, and what information is important when taking a history […]

In this episode, Dr. Dan O’Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta reviews the topic of Deep Neck Space Infections. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the anatomy Discuss the physiology and pathophysiology Identify management options Understand complications associated with deep neck space infections

In this episode, Dr. Dan O’Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta discusses Tonsillectomies. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the important functions of the tonsil Discuss indications for tonsillectomy Identify post operative management options Understand complications associated with a tonsillectomy

This video on CBME features a panel discussing the new way of teaching medicine that the Royal College is introducing in Canada for residency programs. The panel features Dr. McBurney, Dr. Payne, and Dr. Styles and is facilitated by MedEd enthusiast Olivia.

In these Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery videos, Dr. Kal Ansari, will guide you through a complete examination of the head and neck. After watching these videos you should be able to: Explain the inspection and palpation of the head and neck Identify the steps in a nasopharyngoscopy Understand the complete ear and nose exam Discuss the oral exam Review the cranial nerve exam

In this episode Dr. Jessica Clark, An Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery resident at the University of Alberta, will be discussing head and neck cancer. After listening to this podcast you could be able to: discuss the relevant anatomy describe the risk factors review the clinical presentations briefly discuss the initial work up and treatment […]

In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta will describe an approach to the diagnosis and management of spinal tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Use clinical features and severity of back pain to differentiate between back pain and degenerative disease and that of a […]

In today’s Podcast, Dr. Tejas Sankar, Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta, is going to discuss one of the most important topics in neurosurgery, adult brain tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Discuss the typical signs and symptoms that we see in patients suffering from brain tumors. These are important […]

In this episode, University of Alberta Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, will review the clinical presentation and approach to management of acute disc herniations in the spine. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Know the importance of managing an acute disc prolapse Discuss the basic approach to acute disc prolapse, including imaging […]

In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and represents roughly 9% of all trauma admissions in Canada. Roughly 8% of all head injury admissions will go on to die. In this podcast, After listening to […]

In this podcast Dr. Adil Ladak, a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses Hand Injuries. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Classify hand injuries

In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta discussed Flexor Tenosynovitis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the importance of the topic Discuss the Pathophysiology Recognize the clinical presentation Identify the differential diagnosis Discuss treatment and complications

In this video Dr. James Wolfli, a plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the face. After watching this video you should be able to: understand how to rule our head/spinal injuries describe facial inspections comprehend facial sensation in regard to injuries test vision during a facial examination check the occlusion perform facial palpation examine the head from a different perspective

In this video Dr. James Wolfli, a plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the hand. After watching this video you should be able to: test vascularity of the hand perform a sensation exam of the hand demonstrate how to examine the motor function of the hand

In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta explains Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the importance of the topic Discuss the Pathophysiology Recognize the clinical presentation Identify the differential diagnosis Discuss treatment and management options