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

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, talks about special techniques and the future of pathology. Objectives: Special stains IHC – diagnostic and prognostic Molecular pathology

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Beyond the H&E

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)

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode the Pathology Report

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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode How Tissue Becomes a Slide

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, explains 3 ways in which specimens removed during surgery are sent to pathology and the rationale behind each process. The objectives include: Fixed – how most specimens are sent to pathology and why; Fresh – scenarios where a surgeon might send the tissue without fixation; Frozen – covering intra-operative pathology consults – how this works, and some examples.

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Fresh, Fixed, or Frozen.

In this episode Pathologist, Dr. Tyler Rouse, gives an overview of what Pathology is and how is related to surgery and many other specialties. The objectives include: Who are pathologists? What do they do? How are pathologists involved in patient care?