Curtin Surgical Students Association

The Cut

Education EN ↓ 7 episodes

Step into the operating theatre of conversation with The Cut, the official podcast of the Curtin Surgical Students Association (CSSA)! Each episode, we scrub in with surgeons from a range of specialties to uncover what life is really like behind the scalpel. From career-defining moments to the challenges that shape surgical practice, we explore the the precision, passion, purpose and people behind surgery! Whether you're a medical student curious about surgical pathways or simply fascinated by the stories behind each specialty, The Cut offers a glimpse into the anatomy of surgical life!

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#7 - Craniomaxillofacial Surgery 29.04.2026 23:21

🎙 From complex facial trauma to intricate reconstructions — in this episode of The Cut , we’re joined by craniomaxillofacial plastics and reconstructive surgeon Dr Tim Hewitt, who breaks down what life in max fax & plastics is really like 🦴✨ 🔪 What actually comes under cranio-maxillofacial & reconstructive plastics (it’s more than you think)🦷 The anatomy and skills that are actually hi...

#6 - Surgical Placement 17.04.2026 49:22

🎙 From navigating the wards to surviving your first time in theatre — in this episode we’re joined by beloved ex-CAMS President and Year 5 medical student Sanjeev Singh , who shares the real talk on smashing your surgical placement! 🔪📚 👨‍⚕️ How to actually stand out (for the right reasons) on surg🩺 What consultants and registrars really notice📋 Tips for preparing before your placement even st...

# 5 - Paediatric Surgery 24.08.2025 51:50

🎙️ Tiny scalpel, huge stories… straight out of PCH 🏥 In this episode, we scrub in with Dr Helen Buschel , paediatric surgeon based at Perth Children’s Hospital 🏥 . From tiny patients to big challenges, Helen takes us inside the weird, wonderful (and sometimes chaotic) world of paeds surgery. Would you like to know? 🚴‍♀️ How to cheat at Strava (yes, surgically approved!) 👨‍👩‍👧 The art of hand...

#4 - Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgery Pt.2 13.08.2025 31:40

🎙️ Scalpel, suction… and a set of donor lungs?! In Part 2 of our cardiothoracic & transplant surgery special, we head back into the high-stakes world of the operating theatre with Dr Agneta Geldenhuys and Dr Oyinda Orundami from Fiona Stanley Hospital. 🫀🫁 This time, the stories go deeper, the stakes get higher, and the hearts (and lungs) are literally in their hands. From the operating theat...

#3 - Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgery Pt. 1 04.08.2025 34:10

🎙 Scalpel, suction… and a set of donor lungs?! In this heart-stopping episode (literally), we dive into the high-stakes world of Cardiothoracic and Transplant surgery with a leading surgeon (and future leading surgeon) at Fiona Stanley Hospital. 🫀🫁 🪡 What’s the most CABGs they’ve ever done on a patient? 📸 Why taking a picture (VATS 😏) definitely makes the stitches last longer! 👯‍♂️ What’s in...

#2 - General and Colorectal Surgery 27.05.2025 49:05

🎙 From Celine Dion bans in theatre to the realities of colorectal clinics — in this episode, we’re joined by a General & Colorectal Surgeon, Dr Mary Theophilus, who gives us the unfiltered scoop on life in one of the most diverse surgical specialties! 💩🔪 🫃 What is a fundoplication (and why might your stomach thank you for it)? 🧻 Why talking about poo doesn't have to be awkward 🩺 How to im...

#1 - Vascular Surgery 05.05.2025 37:42

From R&B in theatre to life-saving endovascular surgery— in our first episode Vascular Surgeon Dr Nish Altaf gets candid about the real anatomy of surgical life 😷 🩸 What is the point of the aorta? 🩺 How not to fail your peripheral vascular exam? 🦵 How do you amputate for nec fac? If you’d like to know more about the pathway to vascular surgery, international training, rural pathways, the p...