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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
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Behind the Knife is the world’s #1 surgery podcast. From high-yield educational topics to interviews with leaders in the field, Behind the Knife delivers the information you need to know. Tune in for timely, relevant, and engaging content designed to help you DOMINATE THE DAY! Behind the Knife is more than a podcast. Visit www.behindtheknife.org to learn more.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Caroline Smolkin
General surgery resident working with the ACS on the GSB program
American College of Surgeons
Episode: Optimizing Surgical Care for Older Adults: An Inside Look at the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program
Dr. Marcia Russell
Chair of the ACS committee on geriatric surgery
American College of Surgeons
Episode: Optimizing Surgical Care for Older Adults: An Inside Look at the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program
Dr. George Chang
Professor and chair of the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Colon Cancer
Dr. Juan Carlos Puyana
O'Brien Chair of Global Surgery at RCSI, humanitarian surgeon with extensive experience in global health.
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, University of Pittsburgh
Episode: A Practical Approach to Understanding Global Surgery
Dr. Matthew Swenson
General surgeon and associate program director of general surgery residency.
Valley Health System
Episode: Meet your AI Examiner: Introducing Behind the Knife Oral Board Simulator
Dr. Talha Rafeeqi
Foregut surgeon and one of the early users of the simulator.
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Episode: Meet your AI Examiner: Introducing Behind the Knife Oral Board Simulator
Steve Crandall
Former medical negligence defense lawyer turned plaintiff's attorney, founding partner of Crandall & Pera Law
Crandall & Pera Law
Episode: When Bad Outcomes Happen: A Lawyer on Liability, Litigation, and the Law
Dr. Jeremy Lipman
Colorectal surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and Director of Graduate Medical Education
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 6 - Current Challenges and Hopes for the Future of Surgical Training
Mr. Phil Pearce
Consultant in Emergency General Surgery in Oxford
Episode: USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 6 - Current Challenges and Hopes for the Future of Surgical Training

Hosts

Maya Hunt
Co-host of the program, involved in surgical education discussions.
Cody Mullens
Surgery Education Fellow, engaged in enhancing surgical education practices.
Chris Marenka
Content Developer and Host, responsible for creating engaging educational content.
Patrick Georgoff
An acute care surgeon and host, contributing expert insights in surgical discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • A Must-Listen for Every Aspiring Surgeon

    As a fourth-year medical student on the path to general surgery, I can’t recommend Behind the Knife enough. This podcast has become a staple in my daily routine—whether I’m driving to the hospital, studying for ABSITE-style questions, or just trying to keep my surgical mindset sharp.

    What makes Behind the Knife exceptional is its ability to blend high-yield surgical education with the real-world perspective of experienced surgeons. Every episode captures the feeling of being scrubbed in with gr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Medical student 2025
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent resource

    Listened to this podcast all through surgical training in Australia and continuing to listen regularly as a fellow. I keep coming back to favourites and find myself sharing episodes with colleagues all the time. Engaging and up to date content with something for all stages of surgical careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abiasio
    Australia2 years ago
  • Unparalleled podcast for surgical residents

    I was an avid listener in residency and this podcast was an excellent source of learning materials as a resident. I also used their oral boards course and it was better than the more expensive courses! This podcast and their related products were undeniably instrumental in my success as a surgical resident. Now as a board certified general surgeon I still find useful information in their journal review episodes. Can’t speak highly enough of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarahTillman
    United States2 years ago
  • Well done.

    The AOSA series is an excellent addition to the podcast and encouraging to young surgeons unsure if there is a seat at the table for themselves. Thank you for the inclusion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordo_3000
    United States2 years ago
  • Race/ Gender/ socioeconomic status

    I appreciate the anatomy and procedures that this podcast makes available regarding ACS standards. It’s my expectation that voices on this podcast include women of color and trans and non-binary voices to the podcast. There are plenty of generalists and specialists who “fit the bill”. Give them a more central presence.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aydiossssssssd
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback indicates occasional critiques aiming for improvement in presentation styles, seeking less scripted formats to enhance engagement. Overall, the feedback reflects strong enthusiasm towards the delivery and quality of content provided.
There are requests for more diverse voices and experiences to be included.
Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging content, finding it an invaluable resource throughout their surgical training and professional practices. Listeners appreciate the unique perspectives presented, especially from experts in surgical education. Many reiterate its importance in preparation for board exams and clinical practice.

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Optimizing Surgical Care for Older Adults: An Inside Look at the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program
Q: How do we assess how functional they are?
We consider activities of daily living and use tools like the clinical frailty scale to gauge frailty and functional capacity.
Optimizing Surgical Care for Older Adults: An Inside Look at the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program
Q: What are some initial thoughts that you have, Caroline, when you think about the scenario?
It's a classic scenario where we assess if surgery is appropriate, considering the patient's vulnerabilities and functional status.
Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Colon Cancer
Q: How do you handle that?
The vascular anatomy is critical, and one should always aim to identify the vascular anatomy and ensure adequate blood supply to the anastomosis.
Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Colon Cancer
Q: Can you please share some background on the manuals and how the decisions were made about which standard should be included?
The Operative Standards manuals were designed to distill the critical elements of oncologic surgery for different tumor types, focusing on major steps to ensure proper oncologic resection.
A Practical Approach to Understanding Global Surgery
Q: As you look into the horizon of global surgery, what do you find to be the most exciting and what do you find to be the most scary in this field?
Dr. Puyana highlighted the potential for significant innovation in financing and training as exciting, while also expressing concerns about the impact of reduced aid on surgical access.

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1. Dr. Caroline Smolkin
2. Dr. Marcia Russell
3. Dr. George Chang
4. Dr. Juan Carlos Puyana
5. Dr. Matthew Swenson
6. Dr. Talha Rafeeqi
7. Steve Crandall
8. Dr. Jeremy Lipman

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