Cut & Tell with Dr. Liz Malphrus | The Truth About Residency (That No One Says Out Loud)

Cut & Tell is where medicine gets honest.In this first episode, Dr. Liz Malphrus, a plastic surgery chief resident, opens up about what residency is actually like, beyond the polished narratives. From the hidden curriculum of training to the emotional weight of becoming a surgeon, this is a candid look at the parts of medicine that are usually left unsaid.She shares:Why residency culture is built on silenceThe paradox of learning on real patientsHow competition and comparison evolve over timeWhy the first year in practice may be the hardestThe problem with traditional “advice”And what it means to document this transition in real timeThis episode sets the tone for the show: unfiltered conversations about training, identity, and the reality of becoming a physician.If you’ve ever wondered what residency is really like—or lived it yourself—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.🎧 New episodes of Cut & Tell every Thursday.