Surgery 101

We've recently been experimenting with a little 3D video in the Operating Room. Here is some test footage shot with a 3D rig and two HERO GOPRO2 cameras. For the full effect, please view with some traditional red and cyan anaglyptic glasses! We'll be posting more of these 3D videos as our project moves ahead, please let us know what you think! YouTube link

Here is our very first LEGO Surgery video, shot in our custom-built Surgery 101 LEGO Operating Room! YouTube Link

Another project we've been working on at Surgery 101 is Virtual Patients! These are interactive cases for medical students to practice on. Our first one is Shortness of Breath, and stay tuned for more! For the Surgery 101 app, use 'Episode Links' (the 'e' button) to access!  

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 Surgery video featuring Thumbs and Dr Scalpel – enjoy! YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJics8Y91c

Dr Jonathan White talks about Phase 2 of the Surgery 101 project, and describes his plans for 2014. Video also on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/Yz2gO3uigV0

In this episode, Susan Chaudoir explains our recent study called ‘Ask the Surgeon’, considering what pre-clinical medical students want to know about surgery

In this episode, Krista Lai discusses medical students' attitudes to online professionalism and the use of social networking software. [youtube=http://youtu.be/nVzosgzkdBI]

In this episode, Kerry Wong discusses the use of medical television dramas in the teaching of medicine and surgery.

In this video episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the advantages and potential challenges associated with using mobile computing devices such as the iPhone in medical education. YouTube link

In this week's video episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the use of team-based assessment of medical students, considering "Who Writes What?" when it comes to written comments. YouTube link

Here is the TEDMED Live talk I recently gave at the U of A FOMD100 event – enjoy!

In this episode, Shannon Erichsen , Charlotte Chan & Peter Jaffray discuss the recent collaboration between Surgery 101 and the School of Business at the University of Alberta. 

Here are the PDF notes for episode 125

  In this episode , Dr Chris Decker discusses the use of checklists and mnemomics in the care of post-operative surgery patients. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the use of checklists and mnemonic memory aids in the care of surgical patients Define DAVID's PAW, WOLF and TOIL

Here are the PDF notes for episode 124.

In this episode, Dr Erik Beuker discusses trauma thoracotomy. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: • Describe the basic steps in trauma thoracotomy • List indications and contraindications to trauma thoracotomy • List outcomes from trauma thoracotomy

Here are the PDF notes for episode 123

  In this episode, Darwin Wan discusses the neurosurgical ophthalmic examination . After listening to this episode, learner should be able to:   ·       List eight components of the neurosurgical ophthalmic examination. ·       Perform a basic neurosurgical ophthalmic examination.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 122.

  In this episode, Erin Boschee discusses melanoma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:   ·       List risk factors for the development of melanoma ·       Describe how to diagnose and stage melanoma ·       Identify factors that affect prognosis ·       Describe the principles of the surgical treatment of melanoma

  The Surgery 101 Study In this episode, Dr Jonathan White describes a study looking at how medical students use Surgery 101.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 121

In this episode, Dr. Niels Jacobsen discusses bladder cancer. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: • Describe the epidemiology and biology of bladder cancer • List the risk factors associated with bladder cancer • Describe the presentation, evaluation and staging of the patient who has bladder cancer • Outline treatment options for patients with bladder cancer

Here are the PDF notes for episode 120.

In this episode, Dr Niels Jacobsen discusses renal cell carcinoma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Outline the epidemiology, risk factors and genetics of renal cell carcinoma Describe the tumour biology and pathology of renal cell carcinoma Describe how patients present with renal cell carcinoma Outline how patients with the condition are diagnosed, staged and treated