Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Contraception
    In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto explains the different options available for female contraception.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Discuss a systematic approach to the different options available for contraception
    Discuss in depth the most common or recommended options for female contraception
    Review the factors to consider to be able to counsel women about the options that are consistent with their lifestyle and beliefs
    18 min
  • Spontaneous Abortion
    In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto guides us through the topic of Spontaneous Abortion.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Understand what qualifies as a spontaneous abortion and what the different types are
    Understand the different maternal and fetal factors that can increase a patient's risk
    Discuss the typical clinical manifestations and finding on physical exam
    Explore the common investigations
    Discuss the different management strategies, future implications and counselling strategies
    22 min
  • Uterine Fibroids
    In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto discusses Uterine Fibroids.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    1. Understand what a leiomyoma is and the different types
    2. Discuss clinical presentation and risk factors
    3. Understand the particular investigations that contribute to diagnosis 4. Understand and know when to execute different management strategies
    25 min
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto guides us through the topic of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Understand what AUB is and establish a systematic approach to the differential
    Focus in on AUB in the postmenopausal population; endometrial cancer until proven otherwise
    Understand the broad differential and tackle ways to address it through early investigations
    Discuss what the appropriate diagnostic tools are for AUB and specifics on endometrial cancer
    19 min
  • Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
    In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto guides us through the topic of Ruptured Ovarian Cyst.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Understand about the different types of cysts
    Consider important questions to ask on history
    Discuss which physical exam maneuvers, laboratory investigations and imaging modalities are useful for diagnosis and management
    Discuss the different management strategies between uncomplicated and complicated rupture
    21 min
  • Gynecological history
    In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto takes us through a Gynecological history.
    After listening to this podcast the listener should be able to take a complete Gynecological history.
    The elements of the history include:
    Menstrual History
    Sexual History
    Past Obstetrical History
    Patient Medical History (Medications, Allergies)
    Past Surgical History
    Family History
    Social Support
    12 min
  • Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology
    In this episode 4th year medical student, Dalia Bibr, from the University of Toronto defines the topic of Obstetrics and Gynecology and its history, introduces us to the topics she will covers in her 8 part O&G series.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Discuss a little of the breadth of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a specailty with a focus on Gynecology and explain what to expect in clerkship
    Discuss the relevance of the topics covered in the next few podcasts and their application to everyday medicine/clerkship
    Discuss the history of the beginnings and evolution of gynaecology as a specialty
    16 min
  • The Pathology Report
    In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, guides us through the pathology report, including key information, and tips for helping out the pathologist.
    Objectives:
    Review the various components of the path report (clinical history – don't hold out!)
    Synoptic reports and the TNM classification system
    How can I help the pathologist (garbage in, garbage out)
    9 min
  • Behind the Curtain: How Tissue Becomes a Slide
    In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, takes us through the steps of how how tissue is turned into a slide.
    The objectives include:
    Go through the basic steps of how surgical tissue becomes a slide
    Understand the importance of specimen handling and selection of sections
    Learn how the sections are processed into slides
    Pink and blue: the H&E
    10 min

About Surgery 101

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Welcome to Surgery 101, a podcast series produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. These 10-to-20-minute episodes serve as brief introductions or reviews of basic surgical concepts for medical students. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. New episodes are published every Friday. We are always keen to receive your feedback and are accepting suggestions for additional topics.