#78: How To Match An Integrated (Vascular, Thoracic, Plastics) Residency
Matt Chia takes us through the specifics on matching into an integrated residency.
23m Aug 31, 2016
23m
#77: Dual Physician Marriage Part 1 with Drs. Sandip and Pauravi Vasavada
In Part 1 of our discussion on dual physician marriages, these two married, medical professionals describe the ups and down, ins and outs, and give us recommendations regarding how to navigate the often chaotic world of a dual physician (or dual professional) relationship. Please join us on this unique podcast discussing a topic that is not commonly discussed despite being an important aspect ...
43m Aug 26, 2016
43m
#76: Dr. Steven Curley Discusses Nanoparticle Research, Colorectal Liver Mets, and his "1 Hour Hepatectomy"
This week on BTK, we sit down with guest Dr. Steven Curley and return guest (and prior fellow of Dr. Curley's) Dr. Vance Sohn to discuss another interesting topic in the world of surgical oncology.  Dr. Steven Curley is an exceptional surgeon and academic resulting in an excellent interview. In this podcast he discusses his research in nanoparticles and radio-frequency devices.  He then dives ...
54m Aug 19, 2016
54m
#75: From the Program Directors' Mouths - How To Match a Surgery Residency or Fellowship
All you need to know apply and interview well for a residency or fellowship. Dr. Howard Ross a general surgery program director from Temple University and Dr. Bradley Champagne a colorectal fellowship director from Case Western Reserve University discuss the keys to matching into a residency or fellowship.
53m Aug 11, 2016
53m
#74: How to Match Into Surgery - From First Year to Rank Lists
Karan Chhabra joins us to break down how to match into a top general surgery program. Next week we will discuss how to match into an integrated program. The following week we will discuss how to interview and match into fellowship.
36m Aug 03, 2016
36m
#73: Fetal Surgery with Dr. Darrell Cass
This week on BTK we are joined by Dr. Darrell Cass from Texas Children's Hospital.  We dive into an unfamiliar and very interesting topic on fetal surgery to include Dr. Cass' experiences with conjoined twins and "everyday" intrauterine surgery.  Dr. Cass not only describes this topic in great detail, but does so in a way that allows listeners to truly understand the technical, ethical, and soc...
58m Jul 27, 2016
58m
#72: Dr. Charles Brunicardi: Surgeon, Songwriter, Performer
Repeat guest, accomplished surgeon and Pulitzer prize nominee Dr. Charles Brunicardi joins BTK once again to discuss his exceptional background.  Dr. Brunicardi talks on how he balanced the world of medicine and still pursued his other passion of musical art and acting! He dives into his current research on genomics, tips and tricks on pancreatic mass enucleation, and how music still changes h...
35m Jul 14, 2016
35m
#71: Global Surgery in a Civil War Zone with Doctors Without Borders, Dr. James Peck
Check out the ACS website on operation give back! http://www.operationgivingback.facs.org/ Download Legends of Surgery https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-of-surgery/id1078480299?mt=2
1hr Jul 05, 2016
1hr
#70: Global Surgery Part II with Dr. Robert Riviello
This is our second podcast on the topic of Global Surgery.  During this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Riviello from Brigham and Women's hospital on his experiences with global surgery and even more specifically Dr. Riviello's dedication to the specialty, which also, indirectly, includes his family.  We are sure you will be impressed with him just as much as we were while interviewing! Send ...
49m Jun 27, 2016
49m
#69: Global Surgery with Dr. John Meara and Dr. Mark Shrime
A long awaited episode this week on Global Surgery.  World renown global surgeons John Meara and Mark Shrime join us to talk about the evolving world of Global Surgery including its past, present and future!  This new and evolving specialty is taking hold in the General Surgery world and these gentlemen and leading the cause. Listen to the end because Dr. Meara then gives a great outline on th...
1hr 5m Jun 16, 2016
1hr 5m
#68: Dr. Flum discusses SCOAP and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Flum is a board-certified general surgeon whose areas of particular expertise include surgical management of gastrointestinal disorders; advanced laparoscopy; biliary tract disorders; complex abdominal wall hernias; and bariatric surgery for the treatment of diabetes. He is also an Associate Chair of Research and the Director of the Surgical Outcomes Research Center (SORCE).
1hr 1m Jun 09, 2016
1hr 1m
#67: Dr. Peter Marcello of the Lahey Clinic Discusses Public Speaking, Laparoendoscopic Surgery, COST Trial, and Diverticulitis
Dr. Marcello is a leader in colorectal surgery. He had a large part in advancing laparoscopic surgery and is now advancing the field of laparoendoscopic surgery. He gives a very practical interview that is entertaining, and inspiring. Enjoy! Please welcome guest host Avery Walker, who is about to start a fellowship at Ochsner Clinic in colorectal surgery. Dr. Peter Marcello is an Assistant Pr...
51m Jun 03, 2016
51m
#66: Rural Surgery Perspectives Part 2 with Dr. Gary Timmerman
Rural Surgery Perspectives Part 2:  Dr. Gary Timmerman Experienced rural/academic surgeon Dr. Gary Timmerman joins us for the second half of our podcast on rural surgery.  He discusses how he got involved with rural surgery and why he is still in love with surgery today.  He also touches on some great points on why its important to emphasize rural surgery in medical training as well as how we ...
37m May 27, 2016
37m
#65: Rural Surgery Perspectives Part 1 with Dr. Tyler Hughes
Rural Surgery Perspectives Part 1:  Dr. Tyler Hughes Our goal for this two part episode on rural surgery is to give listeners insight into the practice of surgery in rural setting.  Many find this area of surgery foreign as many medical schools don't emphasize rural surgery in their curriculum and many academic teaching facilities are focused in urban areas with little exposure to this world. ...
34m May 19, 2016
34m
#64: Lessons and Insight on Wartime Surgery with Dr. Al Beekley
Dr. As Beekley is currently a Trauma/Bariatric surgeon (yes, thats correct) at Thomas Jefferson University. He is a military trained surgeon and deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan.  In this interview, Dr. Beekley walks us through some of his most memorable experiences including taking care of one high-profile patient. He then discusses with us how these experiences have changed an...
37m May 12, 2016
37m
#63: ASCRS 2016 Highlights with Drs. Kyle Cologne, Anjali Kumar, and Josh Bleier
Small mistake on the last podcast.....editing error and I guess we can call that a near-miss!  It is has been corrected! Unfortunately the full BTK team was unable to make it down to LA this year for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons meeting, but we were able to track down a few people to talk to who not only attended the conference, but also had a hand in planning! We are fir...
28m May 05, 2016
28m
#62: Dr. Frank Veith on The Past, Present, and Future of Vascular Surgery
Dr. Frank Veith pioneered the way for endovascular surgery in the US. We are lucky enough to discuss with him the past, present and future of vascular surgery. As you will learn Dr. Veith does not mince his words, and let's his opinions be known. Below are the papers referenced in the podcast. His presidential address to the SVS 1996 titled "Charles Darwin and Vascular Surgery" http://www...
46m Apr 27, 2016
46m
#61: Dr. Timothy Eberlein from Wash U. SOM
This week on BTK Dr. Timothy Eberlein (Chairman of Surgery at Wash U. SOM) first discusses with us the history and his current role as editor of Journal of American College of Surgeons and then we move to an in depth discussion on the future of surgical training.  Dr. Eberlein gives us his opinion and insight into this currently highly debated topic! In addition, we also hear Dr. Eberlein's ti...
58m Apr 20, 2016
58m
#60: Managing Sepsis 15 Years After "Rivers et al." With Dr. Jones and Dr. Exline
This week Dr. Christian Jones and Dr. Matthew Exline take us step by step on the current management of sepsis 15 years after the publication of the most influential article on sepsis ever published: Rivers et al. "Early Goal Directed Therapy In The Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock" Dr. Christian Jones is a trauma and acute care surgeon at Johns Hopkins. Connect with him on twitter ...
1hr 29m Apr 12, 2016
1hr 29m
#59: A Discussion on Palliative Care with Dr. Zara Cooper
This week on BTK we discuss the often difficult topic of palliative care.  Dr. Zara Cooper is a acute care surgeon, trauma surgeon, and surgical intensivist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.  Her research is centered around end-of-life and palliative care. Today she discusses all aspects of palliative care including how to initiate and lead these discussions with the patient and their...
35m Apr 05, 2016
35m
#58: TCCACS Day 3 with Dr. Demetriades
We are in the beautiful Las Vegas joined by EAST Traumacast covering the Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery conference headed by Dr. Mattox who invited us to come down and talk to faculty, attendees, and highlight the day's events. During the last day of the conference we, first, had the opportunity to sit down with the great Dr. Demetrios Demetriades to discuss the management of the op...
42m Mar 23, 2016
42m
#57: Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery Conference 2016: Day 2
We are in the beautiful Las Vegas joined by EAST Traumacast covering the Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery conference headed by Dr. Mattox who invited us to come down and talk to faculty, attendees, and highlight the day's events. On Day 2/3 we have two more great group discussions.  In the first discussion with leading surgeons Carlos Brown and Alison Wilson we discuss NSTIs and necro...
45m Mar 22, 2016
45m
#56: Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery 2016 in Vegas: Day 1
We are in the beautiful Las Vegas joined by EAST Traumacast covering the Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery conference headed by Dr. Mattox who invited us to come down and talk to faculty, attendees, and highlight the day's events. On Day 1, we start off strong with Dr. Mattox himself discussing the conference and it's continued success.  We continue with a group panel including return ...
1hr 3m Mar 21, 2016
1hr 3m
#55: Kenji Inaba Part 2: Neck Trauma
Part 2/2 with Dr. Kenji Inaba discussing the difficult topic of neck trauma.  Dr. Inaba walks two lackadaisical residents (Donald Moe and John McClellan) through the evaluation of neck trauma and then Dr. Matthew Martin returns for a further in depth discussion on the debated topics surrounding penetrating neck injuries.  We haven't heard a better description about this topic yet! BTK will be ...
38m Mar 15, 2016
38m
#54: Trauma Surgeon Kenji Inaba talks REBOA, becoming an LAPD officer, and RCTs
In Part 1/2, Trauma Surgeon Dr. Kenji Inaba from USC (The Keck School of Medicine) talks with us regarding his experience with REBOA (Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta), becoming an LAPD officer, and the overwhelming world of organizing RCTs (Randomized Controlled Trials). Joined by return guest Trauma Surgeon Dr. Matthew Martin and new guest (but long time listener) Dr...
41m Mar 08, 2016
41m
#53: Orthopedic Surgery You Should Know with Dr. John Devine
Dr. John Devine Chief of Spine Surgery at Medical College of Georgia highlights the most critical aspects of orthopedics that all general surgeons should know. He also discusses his experience jumping into a combat zone with the US Army. Exciting episodes coming up in March. -Debate on Carotid Artery Stenting vs Endarterectomy -Update on Sepsis -Kenji Inaba discusses trauma -Frank Veith d...
59m Feb 25, 2016
59m
#52: "Failing Forward: A Poor Career Decision...and How I Recovered"
"Failing Forward" was a recently presented panel discussion at the Academic Surgical Congress.  Dr. Justin Dimick and Dr. Dorry Segev moderate this excellent panel  of top surgeons (listed below) who discuss a specific example of failure and how they recovered through persistence and dedication. Any surgeon, junior or senior, will appreciate this candid look how today's successful surgeons thr...
1hr 6m Feb 19, 2016
1hr 6m
#51: Combo episode with Drs. Craig Kent and Michael Englesbe
At the Academic Surgical Congress last week we were fortunate enough to sit down with Dr. Craig Kent from University of Wisconsin and Dr. Michael Englesbe from University of Michigan for longer sessions.  So we combined them into one large, diverse, and awesome podcast for everyone to enjoy! Dr. Kent talks with us about academic medicine and his research in vascular surgery (specifically molec...
41m Feb 12, 2016
41m
#50: ASC Day 3 Leading Off With Dr. Adil Haider
During our third and final day at the ASC we once again had some great interviews. To start off, we sat down with Dr. Adil Haider to talk about the conference as well as his research on racial disparities in trauma. We continue with interviews of well-known surgeons Dr. Timothy Pawlik from John's Hopkins and Dr. Andrew Hill from Auckland, New Zealand. Enjoy! Unfortunately no mustache tips and ...
36m Feb 04, 2016
36m
#49: Academic Surgical Congress Day 2 featuring Dr. Justin Dimick and Dr. Dorry Segev
We are now in our second day of the Academic Surgical Congress and it has been going great thus far!  We start off with Dr. Dimick and Dr. Segev giving us a great rundown after cohosting the popular event "Failing Forward", which we hope to air in the near future.  In addition we are joined with well known surgeons Dr. Gene Moore, Dr. Michael Zinner, and Dr. Kevin Staveley-O'Carroll.  They all ...
53m Feb 03, 2016
53m
#48: Dr. Justin B. Dimick AAS Presidential Address: "The Rookie Advantage"
Dr. Justin B. Dimick president of the Association of Academic Surgeons gives his presidential address at the ASC discussing how to embrace "The Rookie Advantage" to excel in academic medicine.  Certainly a highlight the ASC conference!!
28m Feb 03, 2016
28m
#47: Academic Surgical Congress Day 1 including FIRST Trial Results with Dr. Bilimoria
BTK has live coverage of the Academic Surgical Congress 2016 in Jacksonville!  We sit down with prominent staff and cover meeting highlights as well as mix in multiple Dissection of the Days and Tips and Tricks.  Also, Dr. Bilimoria sits down with us and discusses the recently published FIRST Trial results in the NEJM. Featured in the Podcast: Taylor Riall, Brian Zuckerbraun, Karl Bilimoria, ...
42m Feb 03, 2016
42m
#45: Association for Academic Surgery 50th Birthday!
This year marks the 50th birthday of the Association for Academic Surgery!  We interview key surgeons in this week's episode to learn about the rise of the AAS and the current and future goals of the society.  We are joined by current president Dr. Justin Dimick and past presidents, Dr. Charles Brunicardi and Dr. Lillian Kao. A great listen that not only touches on the association itself, but ...
53m Jan 20, 2016
53m
#44: Dr. Heidi Nelson of the Mayo Clinic discusses COST Trial, Microbiome, and Recurrent Rectal Cancer
Dr. Heidi Nelson of the Mayo Clinic joins us on this weeks episode. Dr. Nelson is the Fred C. Andersen Professor of Surgery and Chair, division of surgery research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and Program Director of the Alliance/ACS Clinical Research Program. She discusses: Leading the COST trial Future of Microbiome and medicine Leadership and advice for young surgeons Recurrent Rectal ...
56m Jan 13, 2016
56m
#43: Dr. Ali Salim discusses his current research and penetrating abdominal trauma
This week on BTK, Dr. Ali Salim, Division Chief of Trauma, Burns, and Surgical Critical Care at Brigham and Women's hospital and Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, is joined by return guest moderator Dr. Matthew Martin to discuss Dr. Salim's research on racial disparities in organ donation. In addition, Dr. Salim gives us Tips and Tricks on how he (and his team) manage penetrating...
50m Jan 07, 2016
50m
#42: Bridging The Microscopic Divide: Professor Quirke Discusses The Controversies in Rectal Cancer Staging and Management
Dr. Philip Quirke is a Professor of Pathology at Leeds University in the UK. He is one of the world experts in rectal pathology. On the podcast he discusses how screening for colorectal cancer differs between the US and Europe. Then he goes into detail about what makes a good surgical specimen and the nuances of pathologic staging rectal cancer, and why it is important for surgeons to have an ...
51m Dec 30, 2015
51m
#41: We All Could Learn A Lot From Dr. Julie Freischlag
This week on Behind the Knife we bring you well-known surgeon Dr. Freischlag who currently is the Vice Chancellor for Human Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine at UC Davis and previously served as professor, Chair of the Surgery Department and Surgeon-in-chief at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Freischlag walks us from beginning to end her career in medicine and teaches us how resiliency and...
44m Dec 23, 2015
44m
#40: Burn Care, Vietnam War Surgery, and The Journal of Trauma with Dr. Basil Pruitt
Dr. Pruitt is a true surgery legend. With experience as a combat hospital commander in Vietnam and with over 40 years of experience treating burn patients, and advancing the science of burns. He was also the editor of the Journal of Trauma for 18 years. This episode is packed full of insight from a surgeon who has impacted the lives of many.
1hr 1m Dec 16, 2015
1hr 1m
#39: Highlights from Obesity Week 2015 in LA
This week on BTK we give our listens we present interviews from leaders in bariatric surgery at the recent Obesity Week held in LA this past November.  For those unable to attend, the conference was filled with new innovative techniques and presented research from around the world.  Also, this year there were multiple live surgeries performed. We interview Drs. Aurora Pryor, Phillip Schauer, N...
41m Dec 09, 2015
41m
#38: Dr. Ernest Moore on Trauma Coagulopathy and The Journal of Trauma
Dr. Ernest "Gene" Moore the editor of The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery discusses how he approaches the coagulopathic trauma patient and his experience with splenic salvage.
55m Nov 28, 2015
55m
#37: Dr. Jeff Hardacre from CWRU discusses Cholangiocarcinoma
Dr. Jeff Hardacre at CWRU and trained under Dr. Cameron at Hopkins, discusses the often confusing topic of cholangiocarcinoma. He gives us a great rundown of the work-up, disease process, and approach to treatment. Finally, Dr. Hardacre shares some tips that could help almost all of us intraoperatively. Such a great discussion!!!
42m Nov 18, 2015
42m
#36: Dr. Fleshman Talks The ACOSOG Z6051 RCT Trial
Dr. James Fleshman gives a in-depth author's perspective on the newly published trial in JAMA titled.. "Effect of Laparoscopic-Assisted Resection vs Open Resection of Stage II or III Rectal Cancer on Pathologic Outcomes.  The ACOSOG Z6051 Randomized Clinical Trial." Not a better way to review an article than to hear it directly from the author himself!
58m Nov 11, 2015
58m
#35: Acute Limb Ischemia with Dr. John Eidt
Dr. Eidt a vascular surgeon of Baylor takes us through his workup and surgical management of acute limb ischemia.
32m Nov 04, 2015
32m
#34: What the Blue Angels Can Teach Us About Training Surgeons w/ Dr. John Eidt
Dr. John Eidt a vascular surgeon talks about how to improve surgical education. Tune in in a few weeks when we will publish the rest of Dr. Eidt's interview where he walks us through the surgical management of peripheral artery disease. Check out his YouTube! How to do a gracilis flap by Dr. John Eidt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FngQbkHtrrE
27m Oct 28, 2015
27m
#33: A Tribute to Dr. Carolyn Kaelin
This special episode is dedicated to the late Dr. Carolyn Kaelin.  Dr. Kaelin was a surgical oncologist in the Women's Cancers Program at Dana-Farber and director of the Breast Clinic at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). Please join Dr. Andrea Merrill and BTK in honoring Dr. Kaelin through multiple testaments from previous coworkers and friends.  In order of interview on the podcast: Mehra ...
33m Oct 22, 2015
33m
#32: Dr. Velmahos discusses the Boston Marathon Bombings and Critical Care Tips
Dr. George Velmahos at MGH discusses his account of the Boston marathon bombings and how that day's events has changed today's mass casualty response in Boston. In addition, Dr. Velmahos touches on surgical nutrition, ventilator and long-term airway management, and gives us excellent tips and tricks on penetrating neck injuries! A very interesting podcast interviewing an amazing surgeon!!
42m Oct 21, 2015
42m
#31: Improving Trauma Care and Designing Trauma Systems with Dr. William Long
Dr. William B. Long specializes in trauma surgery. He is the father of Oregon’s state-wide system of trauma and the ACS/COT-designated level 1 Trauma Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, in Portland, Oregon, where he served until recently as Trauma Medical Director for nearly 35 years.  Trained in general and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Maryland and the Royal Infirmary in Ed...
1hr Oct 14, 2015
1hr
#30: ACS Clinical Congress 2015 Updates
This week we bring you a special episode to track the current ACS Clinical Congress in Chicago.  We (Kevin, Jason, and John) couldn't attend, but Dr. Steele is in attendance and gave up us some highlights thus far.  He also got us hooked up with Dr. Ali Salim who discussed the conference and gave us some potentially practice changing updates! Finally, we welcome Dr. Luke Selby who gave us a re...
22m Oct 07, 2015
22m
#29: Dr. Hunter Discusses Surgical Treatment of GERD
Dr. John Hunter who is the Chair of Surgery at OHSU discusses a topic familiar to all General Surgeons, the surgical management of GERD.  We go in depth into the surgical options and Dr. Hunter gives some tips to deal with every surgeon's fear, mediastinal bleeding! In addition, our opening shot is great review that focuses on the management of GERD and even includes newer treatment options! ...
1hr 5m Sep 29, 2015
1hr 5m
#28: Lessons From The Modern Battlefield with Dr. Matthew Martin
Dr. Matthew Martin is a leading trauma surgeon who has served multiple deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In this week's episode he reflects back on his deployments over the past 10 years and what medical advances we have seen move from the war zone to the civilian sector. The focus on the episode is on prehospital care and initial resuscitation strategies.
1hr 5m Sep 22, 2015
1hr 5m