Episodes

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTE) and understand the importance of treating this deformity quickly Describe the pathophysiology and relevant anatomy Identify common clinical features and physical exam findings Outline appropriate treatment options and potential complications

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define congenital diaphragmatic hernias and recognize the two common types Identify common clinical features, and physical exam findings List appropriate investigations and treatment options Describe the prognosis and potential complications

In this Current Conversation podcast on bias in the Canadian healthcare system, Surgery 101 is joined by Psychiatry and Paediatrics Associate Professor Dr. Javeed Sukhera, who is the incoming Chair of Psychiatry at the Institute of Living (IOL), and Chief of Psychiatry at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. Hosted by Surgery 101 co-founder Dr. Jonathan White, […]

By the end of this episode learners will be able to: Describe the pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy Recognize the clinical presentation of diabetic retinopathy including history and physical findings List and describe various related treatment options including the risks and benefits, effectivity, and common complications Describe management and routine screening for diabetic retinopathy

In this timely and very much needed video episode, Surgery 101 is joined by Dr. Lisa Richardson from the University of Toronto and discusses Anti-Indigenous racism in the Canadian Healthcare system. She offers her insights into how medical schools should incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion discourse and learning into their curriculum, and how truth is […]

We’re living in the 21st century and there are a lot of issues are are important in the world today. Be it inclusive medicine, racism in the healthcare system, understanding LGBTQIA2S and other big conversations, Surgery 101 is poised to respond, as well as be a thought leader in having these difficult conversations. We made […]

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define Lumbar Hernia Describe the anatomy of Lumbar Hernias Outline the clinical presentation of Lumbar Hernias Describe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Lumbar Hernias

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define Obturator Hernias Describe the anatomy relevant to Obturator Hernias Outline the clinical presentation of Obturator Hernias Describe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Obturator Hernias

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Discuss the basic pathophysiology and complications of abdominal wall hernias Define Spigelian hernia Describe the anatomy of Spigelian Hernias Outline the clinical presentation of Spigelian Hernias Describe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a Spigelian Hernia

Dr. Arman Abdalkhani talks to Yu Qi Wu on the subject of tracheostomies during the COVID 19 pandemic.

After listening to this podcast, the learner will be able to, Understand the indications for tracheostomy, Be able to choose the appropriate tracheostomy type, Will know the landmarks and important aspects of the procedure, Look out for potential complications, and Understand management of tracheostomies.

After listening to this podcast, students should be able to: Identify the different stages of esophageal cancer in broad terms. List the possible treatment options for patients with esophageal cancer. Ultimately, have a standardized approach to esophageal cancer, having understood the clinical presentation, relevant investigations, and treatment modalities.

After listening to this podcast, students should be able to: Identify risk factors related to each of the two types of esophageal cancer List symptoms presented by patients with esophageal cancer. Explain recommended steps to diagnose patients with esophageal cancer List the general treatment options for patients with esophageal cancer

In this episode Madeline McDonald interviews Dr. Najma Ahmed who is the co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns. Madeline and Dr. Ahmed discuss various topics from mentorship and physician advocacy to gun control and the government’s responsibilty to address gun violence as a public health emergency.

By the end of this podcast, you will be able to: Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of an extensor tendon injury; List key structures relevant to the management of an extensor tendon injuries; Discuss of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of extensor tendon injuries; Outline potential complications of extensor […]

By the end of this podcast, you should be able to: Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of flexor tendon injury; List the implications of primary versus secondary repairs; Identify key structures relevant to the management of a flexor tendon injuries; Discuss surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of flexor tendon […]

By the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to: Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of proximal metacarpal fractures; Create a differential diagnosis for proximal metacarpal fractures; Understand the initial management for a patient with a proximal metacarpal fracture; Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment […]

By the end of this podcast, you should be able to: Identify key features on history and physical examination suggestive of metacarpal fractures; Create a differential diagnosis for metacarpal fractures; Understand the initial management for a patient with a metacarpal fracture; Be aware of surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of metacarpal fractures; Identify […]

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe key structures relevant to the management of a nail bed injury; List key features on history and physical examination suggestive of a nail bed injury; Outline the initial management for a patient with a nail bed injury; Discuss surgical and non-surgical options for the […]

At the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to: Describe an approach to a patient presenting with a digital amputation; Describe an approach to classifying digital amputations; List the indications and contraindications of digital replantation; State the operative sequence of a digital replantation surgery; Recall the key points related to post-operative care.

By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: Explain the mechanism of injury that leads to ACL tears Recognize and identify key features in the clinical presentation and physical evaluation of patients with these type of injuries List the methods of diagnosis and treatment for ACL tears

In this video, Dr. Jonathan White from Surgery 101 discusses the concept of inclusive medicine, as well as other aspects of diversity, and physician self-care with Queensland Australian of the Year (2021), Dr. Dinesh Palipana, disability advocate, and Australia’s only quadriplegic ER doctor.

In this video, Awrad Nasralla and Armin Rouhi discuss pneumothorax, it’s pathophysiology, classification, and diagnosis of pneumothorax clinically and radiologically, and the management of pneumothorax.

Oral cavity cancers are malignant neoplasms of epithelium or minor salivary glands in the mouth. After listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to: List the signs and symptoms of oral cavity cancer, Recognize the risk factors of oral cavity cancer, Describe the recommended steps to work up a patient with oral cavity […]