Post-Operative Orders
In this episode, 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Mark Rockley talks about post-operative orders. Although this topic is import…
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Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Meet The Team
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs introduce Alex to the OR team. Explaining everyone’s role as part of the team. This wor…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Scissors
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex how to properly use surgical scissors. This work is licensed under a Creative Comm…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Sutures
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about all the different kinds of sutures available and what they are used for. Thi…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Clamps and Vessels
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about Clamps and Blood vessels. Including anatomy and proper uses. This work is li…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Tissue Handling
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex the different methods to handle tissue during an operation. This work is licensed …
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Alex’s First Day
After a discouraging first day in the OR Thumbs and Dr. Scalpel help Alex feel more comfortable during his surgery clerkship. This work is licensed un…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Dealing with Bleeding
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about different techniques for dealing with bleeding in the operating room. This w…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Incisions and Retraction
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the different incisions and retraction in the operating room. This work is l…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: The Scalpel
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the scalpel. Including how the mount the scalpel, different types of blades,…
Dr Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Introduction to Surgical Instruments
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs teach Alex about the various surgical instruments used in the operating room. This work is li…
Dr. Scalpel’s Guide to Surgery: Steps of an Operation
In this episode of Muppet Surgery Dr. Scalpel and Thumbs guide Alex through the steps of an operation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons …
7 Tips for the Surgery OSCE
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides tips to help students show what they know in the Surgery OSCE. Notes link This work is licensed under a Cr…
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Surgery
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Surgery. Topics covered include: What is an OSCE? How is…
Passing the Test: Tips on the Multiple Choice Examination
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides tips on how medical students can most effectively demonstrate their knowledge on a multiple choice examina…
What’s on the Exam? Construction of the Multiple Choice Examination
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White describes how multiple choice examinations for medical students are constructed. Topics covered include: Learning o…
Will it be on the Test? Assessment Techniques in Medical Education
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the various techniques used in assessing medical students. Topics covered include: The ideal assessment t…
Meeting the Standard: Principles of Assessment in Medical Education
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the principles used in assessing medical students. Topics covered include: “Assessment drives learn…
Zombie Surgery Subcuticular Suturing
Welcome to Rebirth Medical School, where we’re rebuilding the future one medical student at a time! In this episode, we highlight our new Zombie…
Zombie Surgery: Interrupted Suturing
Happy Halloween from Surgery 101! Mwahahaha! Welcome to Rebirth Medical School, where we’re rebuilding the future one medical student at a time!…
Star Trek Surgery 3: The Trouble with Transporters (Breast Exam)
“These are the voyages of the USS Metzenbaum” This Starfleet training video teaches viewers how to perform a physical examination of the breast. An ex…
Star Trek Surgery 2: Alien Fungus Blues (Neck Examination)
This Starfleet training video teaches viewers how to perform a physical examination of the neck. Excellent and fun tool for medical students. Enjoy! T…
Star Trek Surgery 1: Bad Talaxian Stew! (Abdominal Exam)
“These are the voyages of the USS Metzenbaum” This Starfleet training video teaches viewers how to perform a physical examination of the abdomen. Exce…
Surgery Bootcamp
‘Surgery Bootcamp’ is another project that Surgery 101 Studios has been working on. This episode is inspired by ‘Full Metal Jacket&#…
Muppet Surgery: Interview with Dr Scalpel
In the final episode of Season 1 of Muppet Surgery, surgery resident Thumbs interviews his boss Dr Scalpel about his life as a surgeon! This work is l…
Muppet Surgery Episode 1!
We’ve been working on our Surgery 101 Studios project for a little while now, so we are very pleased indeed to present our very first Muppet Sur…
Checklists & Mnemonics in Surgery
In this episode, Dr Chris Decker discusses the use of checklists and mnemonics in the care of post-operative surgery patients. After listening to this…
How to Avoid Fainting in the OR
In this episode, Dr Tammy Morris discusses tips to stay on your feet in the OR. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Understand …
How to Read an Abdominal X-ray
In this episode, Dr. Kamran Fathimani discusses how to interpret abdominal X-rays. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: list the…
12 Tips for Clerkship Directors
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers what he learned from leading two surgery clerkships for 5 years, and offers tips to others starting out a…
Learning from Your Surgical Cases
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can maximize learning from their surgical cases. After listening to this episode, learners s…
How to Round on your Surgery Patients
In this episode, Simon Byrns discusses rounding on surgical patients. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: describe why rounds…
Learning in the Surgical Clinic
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can make the most of learning in the surgical clinic. After listening to this episode, learn…
Presenting Your Case to a Surgeon
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White offers tips on how students should present their surgical cases to the surgical team. After listening to this podca…
Surgery Consult 4: Diagnosis, Tests &Treatment
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to use the findings of history & physical examination to make a diagnosis, order tests and genera…
Surgery Consult 3: The Abdominal Exam
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the abdominal examination. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: • Explain how …
Surgery Consult 2: The Physical Exam
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the approach to examining the surgical patient. After listening to this episode, learners should be able …
Surgery Consult 1: The Surgical History
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can improve their surgical history-taking skills. After listening to this episode, learners …
12 Tips for Surgical Students
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides tips for maximizing the learning of students working on the surgical team. After listening to this episode…
Learning in the Operating Room
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a guide for students learning in the operating room. After listening to this episode, learners will be abl…
Working on a Surgical Team
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a guide for students working on the surgical team. After listening to this episode, learners will be able …
An Introduction to the Surgery Clerkship
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides an introduction to the surgery clerkship. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: descr…