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Hippocratic Collective
The Social Transformation Of American Health Care
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Medical Training Vs. Job
Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Residency
Salary Disparity
Surgeon On the Edge
How To Be More Agentic
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Cut & Tell is a real-time account of becoming a surgeon—at the exact moment the training wheels come off. Hosted by plastic surgery chief resident Elizabeth Malphrus, this show follows the transition from residency to “year one”: the first, most disorienting, and most defining stretch of a surgical career. It’s where the identity you’ve spent a decade building is suddenly tested—clinically, profes... more

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What actually makes a great chief resident?

After finishing plastic surgery residency, Dr. Liz Malphrus reflects on one of the most important leadership roles in medical training, and the lessons no one formally teaches. From setting expectations an... more

Starting residency can feel overwhelming. New city, new hospital, new responsibilities, and suddenly everyone expects you to know what you're doing.

In this episode of Cut & Tell, graduating plastic surgery resident Dr. Liz Malphrus shares her most ... more

Residents today earn roughly the same inflation-adjusted salary as residents did decades ago. So why does training feel so much more financially difficult?

In this episode of Cut & Tell, plastic surgery resident Dr. Liz Malphrus explores the economi... more

Attendings often tell stories about residency "back in the day" - more autonomy, more responsibility, more independence. But was training really better, or has the entire system changed?

In this episode of Cut & Tell, plastic surgery resident Dr. Li... more

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Elizabeth Malphrus
Host of Cut & Tell; plastic surgery chief resident; focuses on residency experience, medical training culture, and navigation of high-stakes clinical environments.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • So genuine and honest!

    I am currently finishing up a surgical fellowship, and I have listened to every single episode. From the very first one, I felt as though someone had taken the words I’d been meaning to say for years, and had the courage to spell them out loud-elegantly, genuinely, and without holding back. Thank you, Liz for touching on topics that so many in the surgical community still treat as taboo.

    I only wish I’d had this resource during my own residency. But I will absolutely be passing it on to current... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adool82
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast! Keep it coming!

    I’m a rising pgy3 in neurosurgery and I can’t say enough good things about all of Dr. Malphrus’ content. She gives such incredible insight and articulates it with poise. I feel so seen every time she shares a “hot take”. An essential podcast for residents as well as their loved ones. I love listening post call - Good luck with your next chapter :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AleRigaNSG
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome!

    Liz is articulate, humorous and insightful. The fresh air and true to life exposure she brings will help future docs, patients and even older established docs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScopeMaster51
    United States2 months ago

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Guests (when present) are aligned with candid discussions on medicine and education.
The show's personal storytelling feels actionable for trainees and patients alike.
Quality production and thoughtful topics make it a standout for those exploring surgical education and career paths.
Listeners appreciate the host's articulate, honest take on the realities of medical training.

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What is Cut & Tell about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Cut & Tell follows the real-time journey of a plastic surgery resident as she navigates the transition from residency to practicing surgeon. Across episodes, it centers on the realities of medical training, autonomy, burnout, and the evolving incentives within academic medicine. The host blends personal experience with research, data, and anecdotes from the operating room to explore how training, supervision, and compensation shape readiness, identity, and patient care. Noteworthy is the unfiltered lens on the hidden curriculum, emotional cost, and the tension between striving for perfection and confronting systemic constraints, with occasional broader reflections on medicine's role in society. The show often features solo storytelling and ... more

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