It’s that time of year (again!)- when medical students across the country are preparing their residency applications. The process can be a bit daunting, and there have been a number of changes to process for the 2024 application cycle. Join our education fellow, Dr. Jessica Millar, and Dr. David Hughes as they review the “nuts and bolts” of this year’s residency application cycle. Guests: David Hughes, MD- Clinical Associate Professor of Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery Residency Program Direc...
Aug 03, 2023•28 min
The first BTK THROW DOWN! A spicy debate…a war of words…a battle of ideas! This fiery episode features leaders in the field of trauma surgery discussing the optimal approach to vascular access in trauma patients. A recent study titled “Moving the Needle on Time to Resuscitation: An EAST Prospective multicenter study of vascular access in hypotensive injured patients using trauma video review” concluded that intraosseous access should be considered a first line therapy in hypotensive trauma patie...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr
In this two-part series, we come to you LIVE! from the 2023 Annual meeting of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons in Birmingham, Alabama. If you think evaluating and managing patients with primary hyperparathyroidism is difficult, patients with secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism can be even more difficult to evaluate and manage. Join Drs. Barb Miller, Sophie Dream, Jessica Liu McMullin, and Herb Chen as they break down the controversies and complexities associated with evaluat...
Jul 27, 2023•42 min
In this two-part series, we come to you LIVE! from the 2023 Annual meeting of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons in Birmingham, Alabama. If you think evaluating and managing patients with primary hyperparathyroidism is difficult, patients with secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism can be even more difficult to evaluate and manage. Join Drs. Barb Miller, Sophie Dream, Jessica Liu McMullin, and Herb Chen as they break down the controversies and complexities associated with evaluat...
Jul 24, 2023•33 min
The anterior abdominal stab wound! Who gets explored? When do you get imaging? Who gets serial abdominal exams? How does this change depending on the location of injury? Join Drs. Cobler-Lichter, Kwon, Meizoso, and Urréchaga in their first episode as the new Miami Trauma team - as they discuss how to navigate the nuances of stab wounds to the torso! Hosts: - Michael Cobler-Lichter, MD, PGY2: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital/Ryder Trauma Center @mdcobler (twitter) - Eva Urrechaga, MD...
Jul 20, 2023•32 min
In the fourth episode of the “Innovation in Surgery” series, Drs. Patrick Georgoff and Dan Scheese sit down with Dr. Mark Piehl to discuss his innovation, LifeFlow. Additionally, Dr. Piehl covers multiple other topics in this episode, including circulation-first resuscitation and the process of innovation from the physician’s perspective. 410 Medical Website: https://410medical.com Reel Emergency trauma podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unog3YkFSOE Prehospital emergency care case report f...
Jul 17, 2023•41 min
In this episode of Behind the Knife the vascular surgery subspecialty team discusses a case of an infected endovascular aortic graft. Although rare, aortic graft infections remain a devastating complication. What options do you have to fix this problem? In this episode, we will cover the who is at risk of this, how they present, and what options you have to fix it. Hosts: Dr. Bobby Beaulieu is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan Dr. Frank Davis is an Assistan...
Jul 13, 2023•28 min
Have you transitioned a portion of your practice to the robot, but would be hesitant to book an urgent/call case on the robot? Have you wondered if the robot might be useful in your emergency or acute care surgery practice? Join University of Washington MIS Surgeons, Drs. Andrew Wright, Nicole White, and Nick Cetrulo, and Resident Drs. Ben Vierra and Paul Herman as they discuss the growing use of the robot for acute cases and provide tips on appropriate case selection. Hosts: 1. Andrew Wright, U...
Jul 10, 2023•36 min
Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the first year of residency. In this last episode of the intern bootcamp mini-series, we’ll talk about tips & tricks as well as good habits to establish in order to dominate intern year. Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark Tips for New Interns: GENERAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS ON THE WARDS Spend time with the patient! Trust, but verify. Be kind to everyone. Stay humble. Be f...
Jul 07, 2023•13 min
Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the first year of residency. Today, we’re hitting the wards and tackling some of the scary clinical scenarios you will see as an intern. Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark Tips for new interns: THINGS TO REMEMBER · BREATHE. In most cases, you have a little bit of time – at least enough to take a breath and calm down outside the room before heading into an emergency. Pan...
Jul 06, 2023•23 min
Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the first year of residency. This episode, we’ll talk about how to give and receive consults in the hospital like a pro. We’ll also provide some tips on how to make those long call days a little more manageable. Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark Tips for New Interns: GIVING CONSULTS Clear and Concise Question! Develop a script, such as: “Hi, this is XX with the general...
Jul 05, 2023•15 min
Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the first year of residency. You’ve been a doctor for about 3.5 seconds, and suddenly that bright eyed, bushy-tailed medical student on service is looking to you for advice? Don’t fret, in this episode we’ll give you some tips for how to handle it. Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark Tips for new interns: REMEMBER HOW INTERNS DO AND DO NOT TEACH - Nobody, not even the me...
Jul 04, 2023•17 min
SHOW NOTES Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the first year of residency. This episode, we’ll tackle the resources that you should know about to support your own learning throughout residency. Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark Tips for new interns: STRUCTURE YOUR STUDYING - 2 things you need to do: (1) develop a knowledge base and (2) answer questions - Knowledge base Pick a level-appropriate textbook,...
Jul 03, 2023•18 min
Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the first year of residency. First up, the first day of intern year. Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark Tips for new interns: BRING WHAT YOU NEED Name badge Scrubs, white coat, and extra clinic clothes Comfortable shoes - even on clinic days Pager Phone Pen Bonus stuff that’s good to keep in your bag: Snacks, extras of everything, toothbrusth/toothpaste/deodorant, sutur...
Jun 30, 2023•16 min
In their BTK debut, the Hernia team from Carolinas Medical Center discusses how to approach a hernia patient with loss of domain. This Clinical Challenges episode reviews strategies that optimize patients and provide them with the best chance of fascial closure. So, tune in, and enjoy a data driven conversation with our newest hernia enthusiasts! Hosts: - Sullivan "Sully" Ayuso, MD - PGY4 General Surgery Resident, [email protected], Carolinas Medical Center - Monica Polcz, MD - Clinical F...
Jun 29, 2023•39 min
Join BTK's Dr. Kevin Kniery for a discussion on How to do a Liver Transplant with Dr. Shah and Dr. Dageforde. Additional resources: - Watch: Liver Transplant Surgical Techniques - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk1Ld7Fp5es - Listen: Surgical Technique: Kidney Transplant (Part 1) https://behindtheknife.org/podcast/surgical-technique-kidney-transplant-part-1/ Surgical Technique: Kidney Transplant (Part 2) https://behindtheknife.org/podcast/surgical-technique-kidney-transplant-part-2/ Please visit...
Jun 26, 2023•41 min
Dr. Buchwald is Professor Emeritus of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He is a veteran, world-renowned metabolic surgeon, author, professor and patient healthcare advocate. His book “Healthcare Upside Down: A Critical Examination of Policy and Practice” was born out of Dr. Buchwald’s observations of the healthcare industry over the last 50 years. In it, he explores how healthcare has been turned upside down to serve the administrators of the system and away from...
Jun 22, 2023•29 min
Application season is almost here! Whether you are about to apply to surgery residency or are part of a program recruiting applicants, there are several recent changes to the process that you should be aware of. Residency recruitment continues to see increased numbers of applications that create challenges for both students and programs. ERAS and other organizations are trying to address these issues with alterations to the application process. Today, we’ll discuss how the ERAS supplemental appl...
Jun 19, 2023•34 min
You just finished a difficult case in which a complication occurred. Feelings of guilt, sadness, and anxiety are pouring over you. You can't help but think you are a terrible surgeon, maybe even a terrible person. Does this sound familiar? Complications have profound psychological impact on surgeons. Find out how one surgeon decided to do something about it by creating a peer support program. Join Jessica Millar and Patrick Georgoff as they discuss the second victim syndrome with Dr. Haytham Kaa...
Jun 15, 2023•50 min
Join the Surgical Oncology team from UTSouthwestern and the University of Miami as they tackle a journal review covering how to choose perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis for pancreatoduodenectomy. Listen in as they also review novel methodology and the origins of the study. Learning Objectives: What antibiotics are you giving before your Whipple? In the group’s final episode together, we review the 1st of its kind, registry linked, pragmatic surgical trial in North America. In the episode w...
Jun 12, 2023•33 min
Join BTK’s Dr. Scott Steele for a discussion with Dr. Tom Read on leadership opportunities outside of clinical medicine. They discuss Dr. Tom Read's role as the executive chairman for the American Board of Colorectal Surgery. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our other recent episode here : https://behindtheknife.org/listen/...
Jun 08, 2023•11 min
Join BTK’s Dr. Scott Steele for a discussion with Dr. Conor Delaney on leadership opportunities outside of clinical medicine. They discuss Dr. Conor Delaney's role as the chief executive officer and president of Cleveland Clinic Florida. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our other recent episode here : https://behindtheknife.org/listen/...
Jun 05, 2023•20 min
Join BTK's Dr. Scott Steele for a discussion with Dr. Bradley Champagne on leadership opportunities outside of clinical medicine. They discuss Dr. Bradley Champagne's role as the chief medical officer of a large hospital. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our other recent episode here : https://behindtheknife.org/listen/...
Jun 01, 2023•22 min
Join BTK's Dr. Scott Steele for the first episode of a new leadership series that explores opportunities outside of clinical medicine. In this episode, Dr. Steele sits down with Dr. Amy Lightner who is the Chief Medical Officer for Direct Biologics. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our other recent episode here : https://behindtheknife.org/listen/...
May 29, 2023•17 min
This spectacular keynote address was given by Dr. David Knott at the “Mattox” Trauma Conference in 2023. Mattox Vegas TCCACS: https://www.trauma-criticalcare.com/ War Doctor: https://www.amazon.com/War-Doctor-Surgery-Front-Line/dp/1419744240/ref=asc_df_1419744240/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=508953752346&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15602939439351749599&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009673&hvtargid=pla-90611514041...
May 25, 2023•49 min
Join our transplant team as they discuss cases of acute and chronic liver disease requiring liver transplant. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out more transplant episodes here : https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-category/transplant/...
May 22, 2023•18 min
For our last submission as the BTK Bariatric Surgery Team, we thought we would take a minute to review some recent landmark trials in bariatric surgery. Get caught up on the impact of bariatric surgery on obesogenic cancers and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Journal articles: Association of Bariatric Surgery with Cancer Risk and Mortality in Adults with Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35657620/ . Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery versus Lifestyle Intervention plus Best Medical Care in Non-Alc...
May 18, 2023•26 min
Our Colorectal Surgery Oral Board Audio Review includes 51 high-yield scenarios designed for Colorectal Surgeons by Colorectal Surgeons. Scenarios are 5 to 7 minutes long and include a variety of tactics and styles. If you are able to achieve this level of performance in your preparation you are sure to pass the oral exam with flying colors. The second part introduces high-yield commentary to each scenario. This commentary includes tips and tricks to help you dominate the most challenging scenar...
May 15, 2023•24 min
Our Colorectal Surgery Oral Board Audio Review includes 51 high-yield scenarios designed for Colorectal Surgeons by Colorectal Surgeons. Scenarios are 5 to 7 minutes long and include a variety of tactics and styles. If you are able to achieve this level of performance in your preparation you are sure to pass the oral exam with flying colors. The second part introduces high-yield commentary to each scenario. This commentary includes tips and tricks to help you dominate the most challenging scenar...
May 11, 2023•36 min
Please join Drs. Brian Gray, Amanda Jensen and Manisha Bhatia from Indiana University as they discuss the nuances of 3 common pediatric general surgery scenarios. Journal Article links: Nguyen HN, Navarro OM, Bloom DA, Feinstein KA, Guillerman RP, Munden MM, et al. Ultrasound for Midgut Malrotation and Midgut Volvulus: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2022;218(6):931-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35107311/ Plut D, Phillips GS, Johnston PR, Lee EY. Practical Imaging Str...
May 08, 2023•26 min
