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!
🎙️ Tiny scalpel, huge stories… straight out of PCH 🏥
In this episode, we scrub in with Dr Helen Buschel, paediatric surgeon based at Perth Children’s Hospital 🏥. From tiny patients to big challenges, Helen takes us inside the weird, wonderful (and sometimes chaotic) world of paeds surgery.
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If you’ve ever wondered what paediatric surgery really looks like—the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarious side notes—this one’s for you! 👇👇
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