Best Rocky Mountain Surgery Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 21 - Raising a Family as a Surgery Resident 28:13

5+ y ago28:13

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In this episode, we speak to one of our chief residents Luke Selby, a father of two young boys, about parenting as a surgeon in training as well as how to use social media positively as a resident.By rocky mountain surgery

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Episode 20 - A Surgery Residency Mock Interview 56:32

6y ago56:32

56:32

In this episode, Jason and Allie sit down with Dr. Robert Mcintyre for a mock interview. Our hosts answered some of the most commonly asked questions heard on the interview trail. We hope this episode provides our medical student listeners with some insight into the process of interviewing for general surgery and other residency positions. Subscrib…

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Episode 19 - Resident Success in Pediatric Surgery 32:44

6y ago32:44

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In this episode, we speak with the Chief of Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Colorado - Dr. Thomas Inge. We spoke about how residents can be successful in achieving a successful match into pediatric surgery, what residents should be mindful of in approaching the pediatric surgical patient, and we discussed Dr. Inge's unique surgical subspecial…

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Episode 18 Wellness and Resiliency in Surgical Residency Training 33:33

6y ago33:33

33:33

In this episode, the RMS pod welcomes Dr. Kshama Jaiswal, Associate Program Director at the University of Colorado general surgery residency. We discussed Dr. Jaiswal's efforts to expand the efforts towards residents and faculty wellness in the department as well as the important of physician wellness and how it impacts patient care. Email us your …

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Episode 17 - The Patient Perspective 46:22

6+ y ago46:22

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In this episode of Rocky Mountain Surgery, we spoke to Dr. Robert Meguid, thoracic surgeon at the University of Colorado Hospital, about his life-threatening illness and how that experience changed his perspective and his approach toward patient care. Dr. Meguid hopes that by sharing his story, he will shine light on many of the emotional and psych…

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Episode 16 Achieving Success as Surgeon Scientists - Research Fellow Experience 36:39

6+ y ago36:39

36:39

RMS annual survey link: https://goo.gl/forms/TzBzWyuztAp766Ch2In this episode, Jason spoke to one of our co-residents at UCH Bobby Torphy about his experience as a research fellow. Bobby shared a number of tips for being a successful surgeon scientist and spoke about applying for grants, manuscript writing, organizing your research, and the benefit…

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Episode 15 Teaching on the Trauma Service 49:22

6+ y ago49:22

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In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Erik Peltz, one of the many excellent educators at UCH and the assistant director of the Trauma and Acute Care surgery division. Our discussion focused on how surgical education works on the trauma service when residents are faced with critically ill patients and without the ability to prepare for challenging cases …

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Episode 14 - Surgical Education Week 2018 26:09

6+ y ago26:09

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Our hosts Allie and Jason attended this year's Surgical Education Week and the 2018 Association of Program Directors in Surgery Meeting in Austin with the CU Department of Surgery program director Dr. Mark Nehler and the program coordinator Claire Travis. Allie and Jason sat down with Dr. Nehler and their co-resident Dr. Heather Carmichael as #SEW2…

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Episode 13 - Resident Education In The OR and On The Wards 49:39

6+ y ago49:39

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In this episode, we have two great interviews. First, we discuss surgical education in the operating room with one of our excellent surgical oncologist Dr. Martin McCarter. We also discussed preparing for a case, progressive autonomy, and developing an academic career. Next, we talked to one of our surgical residency colleagues, Dr. Julia Coleman w…

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Episode 12 - A well oiled machine - Working with APPs 51:14

6+ y ago51:14

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In this episode of Rocky Mountain Surgery, we discuss the important role advanced practice providers - nurse practitioners and physician assistants - play in surgical residency training. We chatted with two of our SICU NPs at Denver Health Kim Hardin and Emily Perkins Pride, as well as one of our STICU PAs at UCH Zach Asher. Send us your questions,…

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Episode 11 - Achieving Success in the Surgical Clerkship 49:36

6+ y ago49:36

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In this episode, we speak with the University of Colorado Medical School's Surgical Clerkship Director, Dr. Paul Montero about a wide range of topics related to the surgical clerkship. Dr. Montero shared with us his expectations for medical students on the surgical clerkship, tips for studying for shelf exams and USMLE Step exams, and how to mainta…

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Episode 10 - Mentors & Mentees - A Women in Surgery Event 18:43

6+ y ago18:43

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This week Allie brings us highlights from the University of Colorado School of Medicine Surgical Society's Women in Surgery event. Allie spoke with a number of co-residents and attendings from the UCH campus about their experience in surgery, and they provided some excellent advice for pre-med and medical students regarding choosing a specialty and…

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Episode 9 - Leader of The Team, Being a Chief Resident 1:16:12

7y ago1:16:12

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To cap off our journey through the years of surgical training, this week we discuss the 5th year of general surgery training- the "chief" year. We speak with Dr. Mitch Cohen, chair of surgery at Denver Health Medical Center, and two chief residents: Dr. Nicole Christian and Dr. Doug Hearth. Plus we answer your questions about sub-internships! Email…

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Episode 8 - Denver Health 1:08:54

7y ago1:08:54

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In our first episode of 2018, we talk with several of our trauma surgeons at Denver's oldest level one trauma center Denver Health. Our discussion explored how county hospitals contribute to general surgery residency training and the important roles hospitals such as Denver Health fulfill in our urban communities. We also answer a question about ch…

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Episode 7 - Global Surgery and Residency Training 59:59

7y ago59:59

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This week we talk global surgery and how residents can include their passion for global health in their surgical residency training. This episode includes a truly remarkable interview with Dr. David Kuwayama, a vascular surgeon with University of Colorado Denver and physician with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)who just recently …

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Episode 6 - VA Episode 53:00

7y ago53:00

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In this episode, we discuss the experience for general surgery residents at the VA hospital with several of CU Department of Surgery VA attendings. The VA is an important and often overlooked part of the surgical residency experience. Please send your questions or comments to RMSpodcast@outlook.com and follow us on twitter @RMSpod.…

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Episode 5 - Burn Surgery 1:12:52

7y ago1:12:52

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In this episode, we discuss a unique, but important aspect of general surgery training - burn surgery. We interview two of our burn surgery Faculty, Dr. Arek Wiktor and Dr. Anne Wagner. They discussed aspects of burn care, communication in the ICU, and handling difficult conversations with family members. Please send questions or comments to rmspod…

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Episode 4 Research as a Surgical Resident 43:48

7y ago43:48

43:48

In Episode 4 of the Rocky Mountain Surgery podcast, we discuss our experiences completing surgical research. We also discuss the pros and cons of dedicated research years in surgery, how to choose a lab, and the day to day life of a surgeon scientist. As always, you can send us your questions and comments to RMSpodcast@outlook.com or follow us on t…

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Episode 3 Part 2 - Interviews with the UC General Surgery Program Director 43:36

7y ago43:36

43:36

This is the second part to the Residency applications and Interviews episode, in which we discuss the process with the program director at the University of Colorado, Dr. Mark Nehler. Dr. Nehler provides some great behind the scenes insight on the process of selecting applicants, tips for interviewing, and how the rank list made. We hope you have e…

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Episode 3 - Residency Application, Interview, and Ranking 1:20:38

7y ago1:20:38

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In this episode, we discuss the steps to applying, interviewing, and ranking residency positions. We also bring you an interview with Dr. Nicole Christian who has both been on both sides of the interviews for residency spots as a chief resident and breast surgical oncology applicant. This episode is great for medical students applying for any resid…

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Episode 2 59:46

7y ago59:46

59:46

In the second episode of the Rocky Mountain Surgery Podcast we discuss life as a second year resident. This year is predominated by the intensive care unit experience, and as such we bring you an interview with the medical director of the Surgical Trauma ICU at UC Health Anschutz Medical campus.By rocky mountain surgery

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Episode 1 45:16

7y ago45:16

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This first week we discuss the first year of surgical residency - intern year. For many, the most intellectually and mentally challenging year. But we hope with this episode, we take the edge off a bit.By rocky mountain surgery

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Episode 21 - Raising a Family as a Surgery Resident 28:13

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Episode 20 - A Surgery Residency Mock Interview 56:32

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Episode 19 - Resident Success in Pediatric Surgery 32:44

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Episode 18 Wellness and Resiliency in Surgical Residency Training 33:33

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Episode 17 - The Patient Perspective 46:22

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Episode 16 Achieving Success as Surgeon Scientists - Research Fellow Experience 36:39

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Episode 15 Teaching on the Trauma Service 49:22

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Episode 14 - Surgical Education Week 2018 26:09

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Episode 13 - Resident Education In The OR and On The Wards 49:39

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Episode 12 - A well oiled machine - Working with APPs 51:14

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Episode 11 - Achieving Success in the Surgical Clerkship 49:36

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Episode 10 - Mentors & Mentees - A Women in Surgery Event 18:43

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Episode 9 - Leader of The Team, Being a Chief Resident 1:16:12

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Episode 8 - Denver Health 1:08:54

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Episode 7 - Global Surgery and Residency Training 59:59

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Episode 6 - VA Episode 53:00

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Episode 5 - Burn Surgery 1:12:52

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Episode 4 Research as a Surgical Resident 43:48

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Episode 3 Part 2 - Interviews with the UC General Surgery Program Director 43:36

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Episode 3 - Residency Application, Interview, and Ranking 1:20:38

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Episode 2 59:46

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Episode 1 45:16

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