Episodes 120
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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About This Podcast

A podcast about preparing for the General Surgery Fellowship Exam. Each year, Australian and New Zealand surgical trainees sit this exam in order to gain a 'fellowship' in General Surgery. This podcast follows one trainee doctor on her journey towards FRACS (Fellowship Royal Australian College of Surgeons). The series correspond to the different modules from the surgical curriculum. Series 1-Breast Surgery, 2-Exam Specific Episodes; 3-Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery; 4-Colorectal Surgery; 5-Hepatobiliary Surgery; 6-Endocrine Surgery; 7-Trauma; 8-Skin and Soft Tissue; 9-Vascular; 10-Anatomy (Limb); 11-Surgical Oncology; 12-Critically Ill Surgical Patient

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Recent Episodes

Guest Episode on Small Bowel Tumours with Tamara Vu

Nov 20, 2025 49m

This episode is the second of a series that has been produced in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS). It has come out of work…

S7E7 Guest Episode on Chest Trauma with James McKay

Apr 02, 2024 38m

This episode covers the topic of chest trauma, with the James Mckay, an incredible general surgeon, trauma surgeon, and dual trained intensive care physician.Topics covered include:- rib fractures-…

S4E20 Guest Episode on Familial Cancer Syndromes with Chris Wakeman

Mar 07, 2024 33m

This guest episode with colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman focuses on the common familial cancer syndromes. For each we go through diagnosis, genetics, surveillance, management, decision making and…

S4E21 Guest Episode on Malignant Colorectal Polyps with Henry Drysdale

Feb 21, 2024 38m

This episode is the first  part of a series that has been produced in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS). It has come out of work…

S4E19 Guest Episode on Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer with Simon Richards

Feb 15, 2024 44m

For this guest episode we are joined by Dr Simon Richards, as colorectal surgeon from Christchurch New Zealand.This episode is a masterclass in Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer. We…

S18E1 Guest Episode on Bariatric Surgery with Carla Gillespie

Feb 07, 2024 48m

On this guest episode we are joined by Dr Carla Gillespie, an UGI, bariatric and general surgeon from Sydney to cover the topic of bariatric surgery.We cover:- pathophysiology- types of operations-…

S17E1 Intestinal Failure

Jan 22, 2024 29m

From the vault (courtesy of Tara who found it).This episode covers the topic of intestinal failure. It includes:- definition- classification- pathophysiology- prevention- the three phases- intestinal…

S2E6 Guest Episode on Fellowship with Ashwini Pondicherry and Jamie Crichton

Dec 23, 2023 59m

In this week's 'Christmas Special' episode I am joined by Ashwini Pondicherry and Jamie Crichton to reflect on our first year of fellowship.We discuss some of the good things about this transition,…

S1E11 Breast Cancer Cases - Guest Episode with Ashwini Pondicherry

Nov 22, 2023 45m

Our first episode back (in a while - sorry!) is an incredible guest episode that is worth the wait. We talk through a series of breast cancer cases with Ashwini Pondicherry, the current breast fellow…

S4E18 Guest Episode on Operative Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Michael Johnston

Aug 02, 2023 49m

This guest episode covers the essentials you need to know when talking about operative surgery in inflammatory bowel disease.We are joined by colorectal and general surgeon Mr Michael Johnston who…

S17E2 Salivary Gland Pathology and Neck Space Infections

Jan 23, 2023 27m

In this episode we go into some of the pathologies that can affect the salivary gland, as well as the different neck infections we need to know about. Topics covered include:Salivary Gland Pathology-…

S18E1 Financial Guest Episode with DPM Financial

Jan 09, 2023 41m

On this guest episode, we talk to Anthony Payne, a financial and tax consultant with DPM Financial about some of the financial changes we will face transitioning from being a registrar to fellowship…

S17E1 Salivary Gland Anatomy and Tumours

Dec 19, 2022 53m

In this first episode from the Head and Neck module of our curriculum we touch on salivary gland pathology. Including:- Salivary gland anatomy - including the parotid and submandibular glands. As…

S14E3 Guest Episode on Urology with Dr Anita Clarke

Nov 28, 2022 43m

This week we are joined by the incredible urologist Dr Anita Clarke to talk about all things urology!We cover:- the benefits of multidisciplinary surgical approach- putting in a ureteric stent- the…

S2E6 Guest Episode with A/Prof Phil Carson

Nov 14, 2022 45m

Welcome to this guest episode with A/Prof Phil Carson. A/Prof Carson is a general surgeon from Darwin and the most recent ex-censor in chief of RACS. We are lucky enough to have him for this special…

S16E2 A/Prof Kellee Slater Guest Episode on HPB and Liver Transplant

Oct 31, 2022 46m

We are lucky enough this week to be joined by the incredible Kellee Slater - HPB and hernia surgeon from Queensland. In addition to being an incredible surgeon, researcher, published author and…

S16E1 Introduction to Transplant

Oct 24, 2022 39m

I'm back! After a nice break holidaying around Italy I bring you an introduction to the transplant module! Hopefully this covers enough background to get started with the module including transplant…

S15E1 Appendix - acute appendicitis, appendiceal tumours and pseudomyxoma peritonei

Sep 05, 2022 36m

I know I promised you all a series on urology but I'm taking a break this week and releasing a bonus episode from the vault!This episode covers all the appendiceal pathologies from the 'emergency'…

S14E2 Urology - Testicular Tumours, Varicocles, Hydroceles and Epididymal Cysts

Aug 30, 2022 32m

This episode continues our foray into the urology topics we need to know for our general surgical exams. We cover:- testicular tumours including the presentation, subtypes, workup, radical inguinal…

S14E1 Urology Anatomy and Embryology

Aug 22, 2022 26m

From the abdominal wall, retroperitoneum and urogenital module from the curriculum I bring you the first in a series of podcasts covering urology!We have to know quite a few urology topics for our…

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