Here are the PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode 90.

In this episode, Dr Jeff Harris and Dr Peter Dziegielewski discuss the emergency complications of thyroid surgery. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list three serious complications of thyroid surgery describe the diagnosis and initial management of severe hypercalcemia, neck hematoma and bilateral vocal cord paralysis Running time 26:41

To celebrate the launch of the Surgery 101 app and Surgery 101 Notes, we are providing all of our iisteners with a free sample set of Surgery 101 Notes from one of our earliest episodes: Appendicitis. To get the PDF for this episode, just click the PDF link below.

Dr Jonathan White makes a special announcment about the new Surgery 101 app for the iPhone and Android phones, and about Surgery 101 Notes. Please support Surgery 101! Our new website can be accessed at http://surgery101.org and http://surgery101notes.org

Here are the PDF notes for Surgery 101 episodes B2-B5.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides tips on how medical students can most effectively demonstrate their knowledge on a multiple choice examination. Topics covered include: Stems, items and distractors Clinical vignettes Tips for doing well on the MCQ Running time: 8:25

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White describes how multiple choice examinations for medical students are constructed. Topics covered include: Learning objectives and exam blueprints Item difficulty Principles of exam construction Running time: 8:21

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the various techniques used in assessing medical students. Topics covered include: The ideal assessment technique The multiple choice examination The objective structured clinical examination Workplace-based assessment Running time: 8:55

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the principles used in assessing medical students. Topics covered include: "Assessment drives learning" Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes Learning Objectives Examination blueprints Standard-setting Running time: 8:51

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers: “what is Surgery 101?” and “what is the best way to use Surgery 101?” Running time: 5:57