After listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to:

• Develop a differential diagnosis for heavy, irregular vaginal bleeding.
• Outline the diagnostic work-up for cervical cancer and interpret based cervical biopsy results.
• Describe the general staging system for cervical cancer and explain how it guides treatment-intent.
• List the pros and cons of the different treatment modalities available for cervical cancer, along with their side-effects.

PDF Notes for Episode on Cervical Cancer

The objectives of this two-part podcast are to:

• Discuss the prevalence, current trends, and motivations behind FGC
• Describe the different types of FGC
• Detail the legality of FGC in Canada
• Discuss the immediate and long term consequences of FGC
• Discuss the clinical management of women with FGC with respect to gynecologic and  obstetric care
• Develop an approach for the provision of culturally competent and trauma informed care for adolescents and women with FGC

PDF Notes for Episode on Female Genital Cutting (FGC) Part 2

The objectives of this two-part podcast are to:

• Discuss the prevalence, current trends, and motivations behind FGC
• Describe the different types of FGC
• Detail the legality of FGC in Canada
• Discuss the immediate and long term consequences of FGC
• Discuss the clinical management of women with FGC with respect to gynecologic and  obstetric care
• Develop an approach for the provision of culturally competent and trauma informed care for adolescents and women with FGC

PDF Notes for Episode on FGC Part 1

By the end of today’s episode, the learner will be able to:

• Describe Surgical approaches used for male gender affirming surgery, including metoidioplasty, phalloplasty and testicular and penile implants
• Outline complications commonly seen after male gender affirming surgery

PDF Notes for Episode on Male Gender Affirming Surgery

PDF Notes for Episode on Female Gender Affirming Surgery 

By the end of today’s episode, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the pre-operative considerations relating to gender affirming surgery
• Outline the embryological origins of the external genitalia
• Describe the common surgical techniques used in female gender affirming surgery
• List complications commonly encountered after female gender affirming surgery

By the end of today’s episode, the learner will be able to:

• Describe basic terms relating to about the transgender community
• Comfortably use inclusive language and pronouns
• Describe the DSM-IV diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and
• Recognize the elements of the pathway to receiving gender affirming surgery in Canada

PDF Notes for Episode on Gender Affirming Surgery - Introduction

In recent times, the terms “equity, diversity, and inclusion” or “EDI” have become buzzwords for academic institutions to demonstrate their commitment to social accountability. Although incredible work is being done, it is important to remember why it was necessary in the first place and what the ultimate goals are. Today, as I discuss EDI in surgical education, I’d like to highlight these are my own thoughts at this stage in my training as I continue to learn and unlearn, and also thank you, the listener, for engaging in what can often be a difficult discussion.

There are no formal “learning objectives” for this episode, but I hope you will be able to reflect on the following ideas:

1. The role of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in surgical education regarding what is taught, why, and by whom.
2. How to reflect on and grow your own EDI understanding as you go through your medical training.

PDF Notes for Episode on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Surgical Education.

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• Describe the typical clinical presentation of De Quervain's tenosynovitis
• Explain the pathophysiology for De Quervain's tenosynovitis
• Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with De Quervain's tenosynovitis.

PDF Notes for Episode on De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

 After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• Describe the typical clinical presentation of mallet finger
• Explain the pathophysiology for mallet finger
• Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with mallet finger.

PDF Notes for Episode on Mallet Finger

 After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• Describe the typical clinical presentation of Dupuytren’s contracture
• Explain the pathophysiology and list common risk factors for Dupuytren’s contracture
• Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with Dupuytren’s contracture.

PDF Notes for Episode on Dupuytren’s Contracture

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

• Describe the typical clinical presentation of trigger finger
• Explain the pathophysiology and list common risk factors for trigger finger
• Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with trigger finger.

PDF Notes for Episode on Trigger Finger

By the end of this video episode, you will:

1. Review basic principles of vascular bypass grafts
2. Review surgical terms used
3. Understand potential complications of bypass grafts
4. Understand the basic steps of various bypass grafts

PDF Notes for Video Episode on Peripheral Bypass Grafts

At the end of the episode, the learner will know the:

1. Pathophysiology of PAD
2. Clinical features of PAD
3. Medical and surgical management of PAD