In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can maximize learning from their surgical cases. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• describe tips for practising your history-taking, physical examination and consultation skills
• list some simple tools that can enhance learning
• outline effective study strategies that can be applied in clerkship
• explain how to be a self-directed learner
• describe how to learn from the patients you see

Running time 18:23

Here are the PDF notes for episode 65.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 64.

In this episode, Simon Byrns discusses rounding on surgical patients. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• describe why rounds are important and what they must produce
• explain how to prepare for rounding in surgery
• list common questions to ask the surgery patient and describe how to examine the surgery patient
• write up daily progress notes and orders using SOAP and DAVID
• outline how to share findings with the rest of the surgical healthcare team

Running time 16:18

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can make the most of learning in the surgical clinic. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• Explain the role of outpatient/clinic work in surgical practice
• List the opportunities and challenges of learning in this environment
• Describe simple tips for maximizing learning in this environment
• Outline the use of SNAPPS in outpatients

Running time 22:12

Here are the PDF notes for episode 63.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White offers tips on how students should present their surgical cases to the surgical team. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:

• explain why presentation skills are important on the surgery team
• demonstrate a simple strategy to summarize the key points of a surgical case succinctly
• distinguish between presenting as Recorder, Interpreter and Manager

Running time 21:51

Here are the PDF notes for episode 61.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 62.

In this special episode, Dr Jonathan White presents Grand Rounds in Surgery from the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta on September 9, 2011 on the topic of "The Future of Surgical Education".

Running time 43:16.

Format: enhanced podcast, best viewed using iTunes (click in the Now Playing window at bottom left to see images).

Please note that all views expressed are Dr White's, and that any images displayed are used for educational purposes under the protection of fair use; all copyrights remain with the original copyright holders.

Updated version September 15, 2011: images should now display properly.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to use the findings of history & physical examination to make a diagnosis, order tests and generate a treatment plan for the surgical patient.

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    •    Describe the RIME framework of medical student development.
    •    Describe how to make a differential diagnosis using key features and medical knowledge.
    •    List the common tests employed in surgical diagnosis, and explain their rational use.
    •    Use the DAVID framework to make a treatment plan.
    •    Describe how a consult note is written.

Running time 22:08

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the abdominal examination. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

    •    Explain how to prepare for the abdominal examination
    •    Describe the IPPA system of abdominal examination
    •    Describe a number of simple tips to improve each step of the abdominal examination

Running time 20:15

Here are the PDF notes for episode 60.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the approach to examining the surgical patient. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• Explain the role of physical examination in the diagnostic process
• Describe how to alleviate patients' concerns about physical examination
• Outline the sequence of steps in a typical physical examination
• Describe the importance of observation, vital signs and analgesia in the physical examination
• Describe the importance of having a systematic approach to the physical examination

Running time 19:25

Here are the PDF notes for episode 59.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how students can improve their surgical history-taking skills. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• describe a general approach to the surgery consult
• explain the importance of focus in the surgical history
• list the main elements of the surgical history
• identify aspects of each part of the history which are of special importance in the surgical patient

Running time 19:28

Here are the PDF notes for episode 58.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides tips for maximizing the learning of students working on the surgical team. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• list 12 tips for getting the most out of your time in the surgery clerkship by enhancing learning, being a better team member and learning around your patients

Running time 13:53

Here are the PDF notes for episode 57.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a guide for students learning in the operating room. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• explain why medical students have to go to the OR
• describe the role of the student in the OR before, during and after the operation
• describe the three domains of learning in the OR

Running time 18:23

Here are the PDF notes for episode 56.

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 to:

• describe the role of students on the team
• describe how students integrate into the surgical team
• differentiate 'education' from 'service' and define the term "scut work"
• explain the importance of supervision
• describe the challenges and opportunities of the "surgical culture"

Running time 13:42

Here are the PDF notes for episode 55.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides an introduction to the surgery clerkship. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• describe what a surgery clerkship is
• explain the purpose of the surgery clerkship
• list the 3 different types of students who are in the surgery clerkship
• describe what students are supposed to learn in the surgery clerkship

Running time 16:06

Here are the PDF notes for episode 54.