
The podcast dedicated to discussing how surgeons can be the best versions of themselves, inside and outside the operating room. Hosted by surgeons Chad Ball and Ameer Farooq, Cold Steel explores the many facets of surgical life with guests at the cutting edge of surgical science. The official podcast of the Canadian Journal of Surgery.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMedicineScienceLife Sciences | |||

I have a confession to make. I kind of felt that to talk about money or to be really into financial planning was akin to being the Wolf of Wall Street, where the only real principle was how much money I could make. After this week’s conversation with... more
While we hope that none of us “botch a surgery”, medico-legal concerns are issues that affect most surgeons at some point in their careers. Previously on the podcast, Dr. Richard Mimeault and Liise Honey spoke to us about the landscape of medico-leg... more
Dr. Varun Kapila is a vascular surgeon in Brampton, Ontario. He is the author of “Six Lessons for Everyday Leadership: From the Operating Room Into Everyday Life, What Surgery Taught Me About Leadership That Can Be Applied by Everyone”. In this episo... more
For a newly graduated surgical resident, one of the most interesting and perplexing question that many folks have to deal with is a surprisingly simple one: what should a full-time surgical job look like? For many of us, we simply looked at what our ... more
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Always look forward to this podcast. Not even a doctor. fantastic
I had a colectomy in December 2021 performed by Dr. Farooq, along with Dr. Manojkumar Raval. Dr. Farooq has really lovely bedside manner, I think he cares about his patients. Would recommend for your colorectal surgery needs :) I started listening to the podcast after googling Dr. Farooq and I am glad I did! Very informative and enjoyable to listen to.
So grateful to Ameer Farooq and Chad Ball for creating these podcasts. They do such an awesome job recruiting and moderating surgical celebrities through high yield topics in General Surgery. The podcasts have been invaluable in preparing for the Royal College. I also enjoy listening to them getting to know their guests - the life advice and pearls of wisdom are an added bonus!
Not only a great resource for folks in the medical field, but also fun and accessible for us muggles.
Episode 46 with Dr Feliciano was tremendous! As a young surgeon and a fan of the amazing history of Surgery and Medicine, this one was a real treat to listen to and invaluable for me to find some other great books regarding this fascinating topic.
Much appreciated!
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The show centers on high-level surgical practice, healthcare systems, and medical education through in-depth conversations with practicing surgeons, researchers, and medical educators. Episodes frequently explore innovative surgical techniques (e.g., robotic surgery), workforce planning in acute care, medical entrepreneurship, mentorship, and personal narratives that illuminate the lived experience of surgeons balancing clinical duties with teaching, research, and family life. A notable strength is bringing together leading Canadian and international experts to discuss practical implications for clinical practice, training, and patient care. Listeners likely gain actionable insights for surgical workflows, education strategies, and strategi... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Elisabeth Normand
2. Varun Kapila
3. Patrick Murphy
4. Dr. Paul Fedak
5. Bourke Tillmann
6. Krista Goulding
7. Adnan Alseidi
8. Teresa Purzner
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