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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
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Episodes
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Cardiothoracic Surgery Oral Board Review: Free Sample Episode - GERD
This episode includes a full, sample cardiothoracic scenario pulled directly from our Cardiothoracic Surgery Oral Board Review Course. Listen in and test your…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer
This mini-series on Behind the Knife delves into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American College of…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review: Free Sample Scenarios (AEF & Acute Mesenteric Ischemia)
This episode includes two full, sample vascular scenarios pulled directly from our Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course. Listen in and test your clinical…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Sustainable Surgical Practice: Defining Workplace Standards for the Modern Era
In response to increasing surgeon burnout, unsustainable clinical demands, and ongoing loss of surgeon autonomy in the setting of employee-based models, the…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Rigged or Right? The Residency Match Under Fire
The House Judiciary Committee just dropped a 47-page report calling the National Residency Match Program a hiring monopoly that harms patients, doctors, and…
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Behind the Mask of Shame Part 3 - Internalized Shame and Burnout
A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely understood. One…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Mask of Shame Part 2 - Grit, Shame, and Burnout
A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely understood. One…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Mask of Shame Part 1 - The Background
A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely understood. One…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Episode 5: Are Radiologists Out of a Job?
Welcome back to the AI journal club! In this episode, we bring you a deep dive into a game-changing paper from The Lancet -- the MASAI study. This is the first…
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Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: VV ECMO in Pre-Lung Transplant Patients - A Bridge to Somewhere
Join the Johns Hopkins Thoracic Surgery Subspecialty team on this rapid research review revealing how investigative efforts have changed the way we view and…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Mastering M&M: A Practical Guide to Presenting Complications
Welcome back to Behind the Knife with Cody, Patrick, Jason, and Ayman. Today, we are tackling a defining professional ritual for every surgical trainee: the…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: How Xenotransplantation Will Change Our Lives
Xenotransplantation—the use of organs from other species to treat human disease—has long existed at the intersection of science fiction and surgical…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Adnexal Emergency
INTRODUCING Behind the Knife OBGYN Oral Board Review! The oral boards aren't just about knowledge—they are about executing under pressure. This course is…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
The Prelim Playbook: Tips, Tricks, and Unspoken Rules for Success
In this episode, we explore the grueling realities of the general surgery preliminary year—a high-stakes, one-year audition for surgical trainees operating…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Pancreatic Cysts
Identification of pancreatic cystic lesions has become increasingly common due to improved resolution and increased utilization of cross-sectional imaging…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
With the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in those less than 50 years of age, one must wonder how many patients present with a Stage IV diagnosis…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 3: Decoding the Black Box (Billing & Coding)
In the final installment of the Healthcare Econ 101 miniseries, Dr. Christopher Childers and Dr. Nina Clark demystify the "black box" of medical billing and…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 2: Show Me the Money (RVUs & DRGs)
Ever wonder why a complex gallbladder surgery only nets the surgeon about $350, while the hospital collects thousands? In this episode, Dr. Christopher…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 1: The Language of Money & Insurance Structures
Ever feel like you’re fluent in medical jargon but totally illiterate when it comes to the business side of surgery? You’re not alone. In this series premiere…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect - Our AI Simulator is Kicking Ass
The high-stakes world of surgical oral boards just got a high-tech upgrade. In this episode, the Behind the Knife team dives deep into the 2026 evolution of…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Unlocking the How and Why: Qualitative Research in Surgery
In surgery, when we think of research, often we picture randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and big data sets. But have you ever considered what we…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 9 - The Anatomy of Promoting Surgical Quality: Structure, Process, and Outcomes
Surgical quality is a term that is often thrown around in surgical practice. We have multiple quality improvement projects, metrics and benchmarks that…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Surgical Education: A Perfect Match
The Match. Two words that define the trajectory of every physician’s career in the United States. But how does the algorithm actually work, and who is looking…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Emerging Robotics and Adapting Laparoscopy – An Interview with Dr. Jim Porter
Robotic surgery has moved from novelty to norm, and in this episode of Behind the Knife, Drs. James Jung and Joey Lew sit down with urologic pioneer and…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: Melanoma
Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the PRADO and NADINA randomized control trials regarding neoadjuvant therapy in Stage III…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Resident Professional Development Time: When to Take it, How to Fund It, and How to Make it Count
Research years. Professional development time. Career exploration. Whatever you call it, stepping out of clinical residency can feel confusing, intimidating…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: Deceased Donor Abdominal Recovery - A Step-by-Step Guide
Abdominal organ procurement is a high-stakes operation that blends anatomy, speed, and coordinated teamwork. In this Behind the Knife episode, the UNMC…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Integration of Obesity Management Medications (OMMs)
What happens when the world of GLP-1s collides with the operating room? Today, we’re diving into the new era of obesity care. Hosts · Matthew Martin, trauma…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Parental Support: Policies In Surgery Training
In surgical residency, cases are long, expectations are high, and patient care always comes first. But then you become a parent, and suddenly you’re navigating…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Parental Support: The 5-in-6 Pathway - Flexibility in Surgical Residency Training
You’re in the middle of surgical residency, and you realize you need more than a few weeks away from clinical responsibilities. Maybe you need more time to be…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Papillary Thyroid Cancer
This new mini-series on Behind the Knife will delve into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 4
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 3
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Getting to the Heart of the Problem - Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
In resuscitative trauma surgery every second counts. Can time and lives be saved by moving interventions closer to the point of injury? In this episode, we…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 2
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 1
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 4: Endoscopic Management of Complications
In their fourth episode, the BTK Surgical Endoscopy team delves into the endoscopic management of the dreaded and unexpected. They review how to take care of…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Urology
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Pediatric Surgery
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Breast Surgery: SOUND and INSEMA Trials - Should Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Be Omitted in Select Breast Cancer Patients?
Picture this: a patient with early-stage breast cancer is sitting in front of you in the clinic. You are about to offer your expert management plan. The…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Minimally Invasive Surgery & Endoscopy
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Hernias
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Fluids & Electrolytes
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Skin & Soft Tissue
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Burns
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Critical Care
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
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Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Anastomotic Leaks
This episode offers a practical, case-based overview of evaluating and managing anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery. It highlights early clinical warning…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Trauma - Part 2
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Trauma - Part 1
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Power & Leadership
Ever feel powerless in the clinical environment? You’re not alone - and you may have more power than you think. In this Clinical Challenges in Surgical…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Hematology
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Breast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Thoracic
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Beef to Biologics - The Cutting Edge of Medical Management for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral artery disease has been called the ‘silent circulatory crisis’—affecting millions, limiting mobility, and quietly raising the risk of heart attack…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Vascular - Part 2
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Vascular - Part 1
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Emergency General Surgery: Small Bowel Obstruction - What 15 Years of Data Teach Us in Tiger Country
Strap in and grab your NG tubes, because the EGS team in TIGER Country is taking you on a fast, forceful, and evidence-packed ride through 15 years of global…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Oncology
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Endocrine Surgery Emergencies
Endocrine Surgery emergencies are rare. However, they can be clinically significant and understanding how to navigate them as a surgeon in timely fashion is…