Episodes

Surgery 101 has been around for a decade! We reached out to our former summer students to hear about the highlights of their time here. Thank-you to everyone who has contributed to our project over the last 10 years.

This week’s episode is brought to you by medical student, Randolph Tulsie, and he will discuss Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU). After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Diabetic Foot Ulcers Explain the relevant Pathophysiology Review a Clinical Picture State how it’s diagnosed and Speak on its Management

This week’s episode is from final year University of Calgary medical student, Uzair Jogiat. He will be discussing the presentation and management of portal hypertension. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: List the signs and symptoms of portal hypertension Write orders for the initial management of a patient presenting with hematemesis […]

This week University of Calgary medical student, Uzair Jogiat discusses portal hypertension. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the basic pathophysiology of portal hypertension. Outline the anatomy of the portal venous system. Explain the concept of porto-systemic collateralization and list six sites of collateralization. Explain why portal hypertension occurs.

This weeks’ episode is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler McKechnie. medical student at McMaster University. He will be discussing lower gastrointestinal bleeding. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain the pathophysiology of lower GI bleeds Review the importance of correctly identifying lower GI bleeds Outline clinical presentation List […]

This week’s podcast is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler Mckechnie. This is one of two that will discuss the topic of gastrointestinal bleeding. In this podcast, we will address upper GI bleeds, while next podcast we will address lower GI bleeds. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe […]

This week we are joined by 2nd and 3rd year University of Ottawa medical students, Aneesh Karir and Minh Huynh, who will be discussing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. After this podcast, you will be able to: Describe the anatomy of the carpal tunnel Explain the pathophysiology and list common risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome Describe […]

In this episode McMaster Medical student, Alick Wang, discusses intracranial or cerebral aneurysms. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe what they are and why they are important; Review the relevant pathophysiology; Explain how it’s diagnosed, and whether or not to treat; Go over treatment options Understand the prognosis and complications

In this podcast McGill medical student, Kevin Gorsky, will discuss the topic of Failed Intubation. After Listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to: Describe how to initially approach these emergency situations safely Be able to think through an algorithm of plans and contingencies with the goal of safely achieving an airway to provide ventilation in critical situations

In this podcast McGill medical student, Kevin Gorsky, will discuss the topic of the Difficult Airway. After Listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to: Understand when a patient is considered to have a difficult airway Describe how to initially approach these emergency situations safely

In this special episode of the Surgery 101 Jenni Marshall, program assistant in digital education, shares a preview of our new kids podcast Surgery ABCs. This podcast was started to help teach kids about the human body and different healthcare careers they may encounter. This episode is called “What happens if I break a bone?” and we will be explaining not what happens when you break a bone and the Dr. who helps fix it. You can find Surgery ABCs on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Libsyn, and our ...

In this episode Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia, will discuss Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define total anomalous pulmonary venous return as a cause of cyanotic heart disease Understand the embryology and pathophysiology of the disease Outline […]

Today’s episode will be the fourth of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. The topic of today’s podcast is tetralogy of fallot. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define […]

Today’s episode will be the third of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. The topic of today’s podcast is tricuspid valve atresia. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define […]

Today’s episode will be the second of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. The topic of today’s podcast is transposition of the great arteries. By the end of the podcast you should be able […]

Today’s episode will be the first of a pediatric cardiovascular surgery podcast series overviewing cyanotic congenital heart defects, brought to you by Luckshi Rajendran, a visiting medical student from the University of British Columbia. By the end of the podcast you should be able to: Define truncus arteriosus as a cause of cyanotic heart disease […]

In this episode Cindy Gilmore, a Physician Assistant (PA) from the General Surgery service at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton will give an overview of what Physician Assistants are and how they assist with not only the General Surgery department but various other subspecialties. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: […]

This video takes you through a patient’s journey in the healthcare system on their way to surgery. Including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care; highlighting all the people they meet on their journey.

In this episode, with the help of Dr. Jimenez, a Gynecologic Oncologist from the Juravinski Cancer Centre, 3rd year McMaster medical student Emma Herrington discusses an overview of, and approach to, endometrial cancer. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Have a general approach for classifying the different histopathologies of endometrial cancer […]

In this episode, with the help of Dr. Jimenez, a Gynecologic Oncologist from the Juravinski Cancer Centre, 3rd year McMaster medical student Emma Herrington discusses an overview of, and approach to, endometrial cancer. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Recognize the common clinical presentation of endometrial cancer; Understand how to diagnose […]

In this podcast University of Alberta 3rd year medical student, Katie Girgulis, will discuss the topic of Scoliosis in the pediatric population. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Understand how to recognize and diagnose scoliosis in pediatric patients List categories for the etiology of scoliosis and provide some examples List key […]

In this episode medical student Alick Wang will discuss Spina Bifida. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Spina Bifida and understand it’s importance Discuss the relevant pathophysiology; Explain how it’s diagnosed, and whether or not to treat; Review treatment options Understand the prognosis and complications

A sequel to “The Prisoner of the Gallbladder”, something even has returned to the abdomen! This time, it is Harry the Hernia stirring up trouble for Carmine the Small Intestine. Luckily, her older brother, Chris Pine the Large Intestine is here to help! Can Carmine and Chris work together to thwart the sly hernia, Harry?

In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss the complications associated with Bariatric Surgery. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: List some common complications of the various bariatric surgeries Discuss diagnosis and management of these complications