The Cut

The Cut
Podcast Description
Step into the operating theatre of conversation with The Cut, the official podcast of the Curtin Surgical Students Association (CSSA)! Each episode, we scrub in with surgeons from a range of specialties to uncover what life is really like behind the scalpel. From career-defining moments to the challenges that shape surgical practice, we explore the the precision, passion, purpose and people behind surgery!
Whether you're a medical student curious about surgical pathways or simply fascinated by the stories behind each specialty, The Cut offers a glimpse into the anatomy of surgical life!
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The podcast focuses on the intricacies of surgical life, including career-defining moments, work-life balance, and specialty-specific challenges. Episodes delve into topics like neonatal surgery, trauma management, and innovative surgical techniques, with the first episode featuring a vascular surgeon discussing critical aspects of their specialty including training pathways and practical procedures.

Step into the operating theatre of conversation with The Cut, the official podcast of the Curtin Surgical Students Association (CSSA)! Each episode, we scrub in with surgeons from a range of specialties to uncover what life is really like behind the scalpel. From career-defining moments to the challenges that shape surgical practice, we explore the the precision, passion, purpose and people behind surgery!
Whether you’re a medical student curious about surgical pathways or simply fascinated by the stories behind each specialty, The Cut offers a glimpse into the anatomy of surgical life!
🎙 From Celine Dion bans in theatre to the realities of colorectal clinics — in this episode, we’re joined by a General & Colorectal Surgeon, Dr Mary Theophilus, who gives us the unfiltered scoop on life in one of the most diverse surgical specialties! 💩🔪
🫃 What is a fundoplication (and why might your stomach thank you for it)?
🧻 Why talking about poo doesn’t have to be awkward
🩺 How to impress on your general surgery rotation
🎶 And yes… why Celine Dion is strictly off the theatre playlist
If you’re curious about what gen surg actually involves, the highs and lows of colorectal work, training pathway and lifestyle balance, this one’s for you! 👇👇
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