Behind The Scalpel is a podcast created by medical students in the Surgical Interest Association (Surgia) based in Griffith University School of medicine. This podcast serves as a platform where medical students and junior doctors can get bite sized content covering a wide range of topics in surgery. It holds illuminating conversations with various guest speakers form a range of specialties to give listeners a greater understanding of what the surgical field entails. Behind the Scalpel hopes to encourage and inspire the next generation of surgeons.

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Dr Daniel Brimm is a Principle House Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery with Queensland Health, currently working at Gold Coast Hospital. Dr Brimm is also a researcher, with interests in orthopaedic surgery, sports sciences (especially strength sports), medical culture, and medical education. In this episode of Behind the Scalpel, we explore the early surgical career pathways, applying for SHO/PHO positions, and discuss the realities of navigating medical school, internship, residency, and the PHO years. The conversation centres on actionable advice for medical students and early PGY doctors, alongside an honest reflection on what the transition into senior pre-registrar roles actually involves.

25 - What It's Like to be an Orthopaedic PHO

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Dr Greg Roger is a Doctor, Engineer and CEO. He has more than 30 years experience in the field of medicine, bio-medical engineering and in medical device product development and commercialisation. In this episode of Behind the Scalpel, Dr Roger shares lessons from his unconventional journey from medicine, to engineering, to innovator and entrepreneur in the surgical field.

24 - An Engineering Perspective on Orthopaedics

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Dr Tina Fleming is a highly experienced clinician, with additional subspecialty training in minimally invasive gynaecology and a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Dr Fleming is a proud founding director of Grace Private, the only specialist medical and allied health practice for integrated women’s healthcare located at the Gold Coast Private Hospital, Southport.In this episode of Behind The Scalpel, we discuss her career pathway, as well as key lessons and insights from a career in Gynaecology.

23 - Lessons From A Career in Gynaecology

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Welcome to today’s episode! We’re joined by Professor Ajay Rane, the Director of Urogynaecology at Townsville Hospital. In this conversation, Professor Rane takes us through his incredible journey of tackling some of the most pressing medical and health issues, including the establishment of fistula clinics in India. He also shares his innovative approach to raising awareness about these conditions—one that involves using Bollywood cinema as a creative tool for social change. It’s a fascinating discussion on how healthcare, social issues, and creativity can intersect to make a real impact. Stay tuned!

22 - Urogynaecologist and Social Impact

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Join us on our latest episode with vascular surgeon SET 1 trainee, Aman Berry Williams. We talk about the ins and outs of surgery, getting onto the program, being humble, resilience, where to with the future and also his side hustle - The Berry Method.The Berry Method is a surgical education and training preparation course designed specifically for Australian and New Zealand medical students, residents, unaccredited registrars and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to streamline the pathway to surgical training.Click on the link below to go to the website!<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/pAzuCK1qKYhqOozQDiMYYD0?domain=theberrymethod.thinkific.com%2F" rel="nofollow">https://theberrymethod.thinkific.com/</a>Enjoy the episode!

21 - Vascular Surgeon and Entrepreneur (Part 2)

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20 - Vascular Surgeon and Entrepreneur (Part 1)

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Dr Ahmed Mahmoud is an orthopaedic trainee at the Gold Coast University Hospital. In this episode, Dr Mahmoud provides hosts James Smith and Connell Fox with an insight into his journey from being a medical student at Griffith University to pursuing a career in the field of orthopaedic surgery. Tune in to find out more!

19 - From Med School to Bone School

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In this second instalment, Dr Carina Chow shares with us her experiences practising grassroots medicine with DAISI - the Doctors Assisting In South-Pacific Islands - the humanitarian organisation she chairs as CEO.

18 - Robotics & Rurality (part 2)

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Dr Carina Chow is a Brisbane-based colorectal surgeon specialising in robotics. In this episode, she gives us a run down of robotic surgery, how to prepare for it now, and what to expect in the future.

17 - Robotics & Rurality (part 1)

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Tune in as we continue our interview with Dr Eric Levi, this time discussing the issues of bullying, harassment, and workplace culture in surgery.

16 - Bullying and the Big Red Button

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Tune in as we discuss the issue of burnout in surgery with triple fellowship-trained ENT surgeon, Dr Eric Levi.

15 - Burnout, and how to stoke your fire

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Join us for the remainder of our interview with Nick Earls.

14 - The Doctor who became an Author (part 2)

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Join us as we interview Nick Earls, Brisbane-based award-winning novelist and former doctor, as he tells us about his career and how medicine has influenced it!

13 - The Doctor who became an Author (part 1)

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Join us as we chat with Professor Herwig Drobetz - an orthopaedic trauma surgeon operating in Lismore, who also likes to spend his time working in humanitarian aid. We delve into his training, and learn all about working as a surgeon with MSF.

12 - Surgery on the Front Lines Pt 2

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11 - Surgery on the Front Lines Pt 1

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Join us as we chat with Dr Christian Schwindack, a neurosurgeon operating on the Gold Coast. We delve into his upbringing and training in South Africa and the UK, and his journey to neurosurgery.

10 - The Ins and Outs of Neurosurgery

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Join us as we continue our chat with Dr. Wasim Awal, an intern at Gold Coast University Hospital, about addressing some common student barriers to pursuing a career in surgery.

9 - Facing Hesitation in the Pursuit of Surgery

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Join us as we continue chatting with Dr Wasim Awal, an intern at Gold Coast University Hospital, about several ways to make the most out of your medical education.

8 - How to thrive as a medical student

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Join us as we chat with Dr Wasim Awal, an intern at Gold Coast University Hospital, about novel orthopaedic technologies and how they work.

7 - Talking Orthotech

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This is a continuation of our previous episode featuring Dr Cameron Wells, a PGY3 doctor who has pioneered medical student and junior doctor involvement in this new research modality. Listen to hear the rest of our intriguing conversation.

6 - Academic Surgery - The Rise of Collaborative Research pt 2

Knowledge about surgical topics for medical students

Behind The Scalpel is a podcast created by medical students in the Surgical Interest Association (Surgia) based in Griffith University School of medicine. This podcast serves as a platform where medical students and junior doctors can get bite sized content covering a wide range of topics in surgery. It holds illuminating conversations with various guest speakers form a range of specialties to give listeners a greater understanding of what the surgical field entails. Behind the Scalpel hopes to encourage and inspire the next generation of surgeons.