In this episode, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Near-Peer Shadowing.

In this episode Dr. Turner will describe:

· Different structures of near-peer shadowing

· Benefits for both trainees and mentors in the program

· Hear about potential challenges

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Near Peer Shadowing

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Cian O'Kelly discusses the surgical management of an acute ischemic stroke.

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• What an ischemic stroke is
• What treatment options are available
• Benefits and risks involved in surgical intervention

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode Acute Ischemic Stroke

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Approach to Back Pain

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to back pain.

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology of back pain
• Identify the burden of this disease on the population
• Differentiate the more common, non-specific back pain from more sinister causes by clinical parameters and red flag observations

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to spinal trauma.

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• Discuss the relevance of spinal trauma
• Describe the initial management of a patient with a suspected spinal injury
• List the indicators for imaging and diagnosis using imaging

Identify the four most common fracture patterns

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episiode Approach to Spinal Trauma

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Vivek Mehta discusses pediatric brain tumors.

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

· Understand the commonality of pediatric brain tumors (PBT)

· Describe the most common symptoms seen in children suspected of having a brain tumor

· Describe the steps in determining what to do about the tumor

· Describe the characteristics associated with the two most common pediatric brain tumors

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 Episode Pediatric Brain Tumors