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The Operating List
by ASSA
The Operating List is part of the Australasian Students’ Surgical Association which was founded in 2015 as a way of connecting the surgically inclined students of Australia and New Zealand. Today, we represent over 25 student surgical societies and have 600 members. We started this podcast as a way of connecting to our members and providing them with surgical education as well as insights into a career in surgery.
Episodes
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Pre-Placement Panic! International Electives
Thinking about taking your elective overseas? In this episode of Pre-Placement Panic, Gihwan and Amy sit down with two final-year medical students who have already taken the leap and completed international electives. We chat about what it’s actually like stepping into a completely different...
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Behind the Sterile Field: Humanitarian Aid
This podcast has been adapted from the recent Behind the Sterile Field event, featuring Anaesthetist Dr Helmut Schoengen, Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Herwig Drobetz, and General surgeon Dr Fara Abdulaziz, speaking to their experiences working overseas. Humanitarian aid embodies the very essence of the...
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Women in Surgery | Vascular Surgery with A/Prof Laurencia Villalba
Dr. Laurencia Villalba came to Australia for a six monthfellowship. She never went back. Ivone sits down with Associate Professor Laurencia Villalba,a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon based in Wollongong and founderof Vascular Care Centre. Dr. Villalba trained in Argentina, spent time...
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Women in Surgery | ObGyn with Dr. Liz Uren
In today's episode, Vincent speaks with Dr Liz Uren, an ObGyn with decades of experience practicing and teaching across Victoria, New South Wales, and overseas. This discussion traces Dr. Uren's journey from undergraduate all the way through to her decision to settle as a consultant, including...
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Women in Surgery | General Surgery with Dr. Hanin Attar
We’re kicking off our brand new Women in Surgery series with Dr Hanin Attar, a General Surgeon, Upper GI fellow, and global health advocate whose surgical career has already taken her across three continents. Dr. Attar trained in Saudi Arabia before moving to Sydney for an Upper GI Surgery...
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Pre-Placement Panic! A Guide to Medical Student Research
How do medical students get started in surgical research, and what separates students who build momentum from those who never get off theground? In this episode, Amy sits down with Daksh Tyagi, final-yearmedical student and former ASSA President, to talk student research and surgical mentorship....
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Pre-Placement Panic! Surviving Clinical Years: Advice from Senior Students
This episode is a relaxed conversation between preclinical and clinical medical students about what the transition into hospital-based training is actually like. Jonty and Rory are fourth-year Monash medical students currently training in metropolitan Melbourne, and both are involved in producing...
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Behind the Sterile Field: Paediatric Surgery in Timor-Leste and the Solomon Islands
This podcast has been adapted from a recent Behind the Sterile Field event, featuring Professor Roy Kimble, a paediatric surgeon with special interests in urology, general surgery, trauma and burns, and Director of Trauma at Queensland Children’s Hospital. Professor Kimble has undertaken…
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ENT Surgery on the Global Stage | Dr. Perry Burstin and Dr. Roger Grigg
Today we're joined by ENT surgeons Dr. Perry Burstin and Dr. Roger Grigg, who have both recently completed a week of ENT surgery in Vanuatu! We hear from their experiences working in the global surgery landscape, along with some incredible stories and advice for students hoping to pursue...
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Creative Careers in Medicine | Dr. Amandeep Hansra
Today, we’re joined by Dr Amandeep Hansra, a GP and leader in the digital health space, whose career demonstrates the breadth of opportunities within a medical career. Alongside 18 years of clinical experience, Dr. Amandeep has has served as Chief Medical Officer of Telstra Health, led Telstra’s...
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Making a Military and Trauma Orthopaedic Surgeon | Dr. Ian Young
Dr Ian Young’s path to orthopaedic surgery has been anything but conventional. Originally from Canada, Ian served in the Canadian Forces before moving to Australia and transferring to the Royal Australian Navy. He later trained as an orthopaedic surgeon and became the Navy’s only full-time…
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Pre-Placement Panic! Cardiothoracic Surgery with Dr. Kei Woldendorp
Vincent continues his conversation with Dr Kei, exploring the key skills and knowledge medical students need before starting a cardiothoracic surgery placement. They discuss the importance of operating theatre etiquette and effective communication to actively engage with the broader surgical…
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Pre-Placement Panic! Clinical Placements and Extracurriculars
Amy sits down with Nadia and Angus, producers of The Operating List, to reflect on their experiences navigating surgical placements and getting involved in extracurricular activities throughout medical school. They discuss the challenges and rewards of undergraduate clinical training, from…
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Life of a Registrar: Cardiothoracic Surgery with Dr. Kei Woldendorp
What does life as a surgical registrar actually look like? In this episode of The Operating List, Vincent sits down with Dr. Kei Woldendorp, a cardiothoracic registrar approaching his fellowship exam, for an honest conversation about the realities of registrar life! Vincent and Dr. Kei discuss...
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Pre-Placement Panic! Paediatric Surgery with Dr. Damir Ljuhar
Consultant paediatric surgeon Dr. Damir Ljuhar discusses his top tips and advice for medical students starting surgical placement with a paediatric surgery team. Angus and Dr. Damir discuss the best ways for students to stand out and make a good impression, and common pitfalls to avoid. They also...
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Pre-Placement Panic! General Surgery with Dr. Justin Hsieh
In this episode of The Operating List, Ivone sits down with Dr Justin Hsieh, a first-year General Surgery Registrar, to discuss how medical students can make the most of their surgical placements and stand out in a busy clinical environment. Dr. Justin shares practical advice on approaching the...
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Pre-Placement Panic! Orthopaedics with Dr. Jade Moody
In this episode, Dr Jade Moody shares practical advice for medical students looking to make the most of their Orthopaedics placements. Drawing on her experiences as an orthopaedic registrar, she discusses how students can prepare for time in theatre and on the wards, and the attitudes and...
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Pre-Placement Panic! Plastic Surgery with Dr. Ishith Seth
Starting clinical placement can be exciting, but it can also come with a lot of uncertainty. What should I know? How do I get involved? Am I being helpful, or am I just in the way? In this episode of Pre-Placement Panic, First sits down with Dr Ishith “Ish” Seth, a Plastic Surgery Registrar at St...
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Pre-Placement Panic! ObGyn with Dr. Liz Uren
In this episode, Dr Uren shares her insights into building a successful career in O&G, drawing on decades of experience practising and teaching across Victoria, New South Wales, and overseas, as well as supervising hundreds of registrars throughout her career. Vincent and Dr Uren discuss what the...
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Life of a Registrar: Paediatric Surgery with Dr. Damir Ljuhar
In this episode of The Operating List, Angus sits down with Dr Damir Ljuhar, a consultant paediatric surgeon who recently passed his fellowship exams, to discuss the realities of training in one of surgery’s most demanding and rewarding specialties. Dr Ljuhar reflects on his pathway into…
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Life of a Registrar: Plastic Surgery with Dr. Ishith Seth
In this episode, First sits down with Dr Ishith Seth, a plastic surgery registrar at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Honorary Plastic Surgery Research Fellow at Peninsula Health and Austin Health. Dr Ish has has completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Doctor of Medicine at Sydney and...
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Life of a Registrar: Neurosurgery with Dr. James Dimou
In this episode of The Operating List, we sit down with neurosurgeon Dr James Dimou to explore the long and demanding pathway through neurosurgical training. Dr Dimou discusses the realities of progressing through one of surgery’s most competitive specialties, reflecting on the challenges of...
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Life of a Registrar: Orthopaedic Surgery with Dr. Jade Moody
In this episode, Nadia sits down with Dr Jade Moody, an orthopaedics registrar working at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle NSW. They discuss what the job involves day to day, and the process of applying to the orthopaedics training program. Dr. Moody reflects on the path she has taken from...
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Life of a Registrar: Vascular Surgery with Dr. James Colbourne
In this episode, Ivone sits down with Dr James Colbourne, a SET3 vascular registrar, to discuss what training in vascular surgery is really like. They explore the structure of registrar life, including on-call work and the challenge of maintaining work-life balance. The conversation also covers…
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Life of a Registrar: General Surgery with Dr. Justin Hsieh
In this episode, Ivone sits down with Dr Justin Hsieh, a first-year general surgery registrar, to explore the realities of stepping into surgical training. Justin shares an honest perspective on the transition from junior doctor to registrar, including the shift in responsibility and…
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Inside NewMed: A New Online Approach to Medical Training in Australia
In this episode, Angus and Nadia explore a new and evolving approach to medical education in Australia. We’re joined by the Dean and CEO of NewMed, a proposed national medical school aiming to rethink how doctors are trained, proposing a model centred on early, local clinical immersion and...
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Polytrauma & Pressure: Conversations with a Trauma Surgeon
We’re joined by Dr. Zsolt Balogh, a trauma surgeon working at the forefront of one of the most high-stakes areas in medicine. In this episode, we dive into the fast-paced world of trauma care — from how teams prepare for critical, seconds-matter situations, to the decision-making behind managing...
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From CT to Theatre: The Surgical Journey of Anterior Hernia Small Bowel Obstruction
We’re back with Dr Joseph Jaya, this time exploring the surgical management of small bowel obstruction, one of the most common conditions in general surgery. In this episode, we focus specifically on obstruction caused by anterior hernias. Dr Jaya takes us through the condition from initial…
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Coffee Chat: General Surgery with Dr Joseph Jaya
This episode features a coffee chat with Dr Joseph Jaya, a General Surgery Registrar at Monash Health, currently completing his PhD while also serving as the Chief Surgical Registrar. He shares both his medical and personal journey, along with valuable insights and advice for medical students...
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Colorectal Cancer: From Diagnosis to the Operating Room
We’re joined by Dr. Ethem Ibrahim, a colorectal surgeon with a passion for tackling some of the most complex abdominal presentations. In this episode, we unpack the journey of managing colorectal tumors—from red flag symptoms and diagnostic work-up, to staging, surgical options, and handling...
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Beyond Borders: Discovering the World on International Medical Placement
In this episode of The Operating List, Vivian sits down with final-year medical students Alison and Madara to unpack their international elective insights from their time in Iloilo, Philippines. From surgical observations to navigating language barriers and experiencing the local culture, they...
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Cutting Edge: Talking Surg & Student Life with ASSA’s VP
The Operating List is back for 2025! Kicking off the season, we’re joined by Aaron, a 4th-year medical student and the Vice President of ASSA. We chat about his journey through med school, what drew him to surgery, and what ASSA is doing for aspiring surgeons across Australasia. Don’t miss this...
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Coffee Chat: Opthalmology - More than Meets the Eye
Coffee Chat: "Are you an asipring eye surgeon but not sure what it takes to get there? Join ASSA as we pick the brain of Dr Mike Thabet, who recently accepted a position to be an ophthalmology trainee. We will chat about how to get onto training, what the training entails, and what it means to…
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Med Ed: Looking through the Lens at Cataract Surgery
Med ED: "We all know someone who had cataract surgery. Have you every wondered how it's done? Join ASSA as we delve into the anatomy, indications, and step-by-step runthrough of the procedure with Dr Mike Thabet, a soon-to-be RANZCO trainee!"
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Surgical Aspirations: A Conversation With Cardiothoracic Trainee Dr. Nikhil Chandra
The Operating List welcomes Dr Nikhil Chandra, a third year Cardiothoracic trainee in Wellington Hospital. Tune into this episode to hear about tips of getting onto surgical programmes, balancing work and life, and what the future holds for Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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How to Succeed on Your Surgical Rotation in Medical School with Ebony Layton (MD4)
Ever wondered what your surgical rotation will be like? Want to make a great impression? Tune into this episode for all the tips & tricks about how to make the most of your surgical rotation in medical school! Our guest Ebony Layton, a 4th-year medical student at UQ, opens up about the…
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Managing Ankle Fractures with Dr Theepan Balasubramaniam
In this episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Theepan Balasubramaniam, a distinguished orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at Eastern Health. Our discussion centers on Dr. Theepan’s specialty, focusing specifically on ankle surgery. We explore common ankle fractures, the essentials of history...
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Coffee chat with Dr. Theepan Balasubramaniam
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Theepan Balasubramaniam, a distinguished orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at Eastern Health. Dr. Theepan shares his journey to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, reflecting on both the challenges and rewarding experiences he encountered during his training.…
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A bit of everything with Plastic, reconstructive surgeon Dr Jill Tomlinson
Join us for a conversation with Dr Jill Tomlinson, a skilled plastic surgeon specialising in hand surgery and the current President of AMA Victoria. She shares valuable insights on medical school, surgical training, burnout, and transforming healthcare systems. We also discuss the importance of...
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Part time training needs to come to the forefront - Full time surgeon + Mum Dr. Sarah Morrison
Dr Sarah Morrison is a paediatric Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon. After qualifying to become a general ENT surgeon, Dr Morrison undertook further study in paediatric ENT as a fellow at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. Dr Morrison has also spent time observing practices within leading...
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Thyroglossal Duct Cysts with Paediatric ENT Surgeon Dr. Sarah Morrison
This week on the podcast we’ll be hearing from Melbourne paediatric ENT surgeon Dr. Sarah Morrison, as she takes us through all things thyroglossal duct cyst! We’ll learn the definition of a thyroglossal duct cyst (including embryology!), the 3 main presentations, differentials and how to...
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A/Prof Emma Readman: Balance, Curiosity, Mongolia and Laparoscopic Gynaecology
This week we are joined by Emma Readman, a gynaecologist specialising in endometriosis and laparoscopic procedures - hysterectomy, myomectomy, cervical stitch insertion, other hysterosopic procedures and general gynaecology to name a few. Emma is Head of Unit at the Mercy Hospital for Women in...
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Hands on Advice, with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Tanya Burgess
Dr Tanya Burgess is a fully qualified, Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who has undertaken sub-speciality training in Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery. She has extensive training in all conditions of the Hand and Wrist and has a special interest in management of dupuytren’s disease, acute hand...
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Cardiothoracics, Life, and Vic Heart Hospital with Prof Julian Smith
Cardiothoracic surgeon Prof Julian Smith is back again this week for a coffee chat episode - if you're keen to hear the trials & tribulations but more importantly the joys of cardiothoracic surgery, make sure you hit that play button!
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CABG with Prof Julian Smith
This week we'll be hearing the Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Monash Health, Prof Julian Smith, take us through all things Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)!
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Realities of the Surgical World from the Heart, with Prof Michael Vallely
Professor Michael Vallely is a leading professor and cardiothoracic surgeon with a research interest focus on minimising adverse outcomes in high risk and older patients and in development of novel cardiac devices. He has also been appointed Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Victorian...
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Founding Father of North QLD Paediatric Surgery, Dr. Harry Stalewski Pt 2
And here it is, part 2 of our series with the Founding Father of Paediatric Surgery in North QLD, Dr. Harry Stalewski! This weeks' episode is much more practical, discussing tips on how to get involved in research and how to be a good intern to impress your surgical consultant. If you're short on...
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Founding Father of North QLD Paediatric Surgery, Dr Harry Stalewski Pt 1
Our next two episodes on the Operating List are with a man who is also known as the Founding Father of Paediatric Surgery in North QLD, Dr. Harry Stalewski! Dr. Stalewski is based in Townsville but has worked in Cairns and Mackay for over 35 years, and during this time he also provided…
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Inguinal Hernias with Dr. Glenn Guest
Dr Glenn Guest is an Australian General Surgeon based at Barwon Health, with a special interest in colorectal and minimally invasive surgery. Having trained in Australia and the UK, Glenn began living and working as a newly graduated surgeon in East Timor, at the time of independence in 2002. He...
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Coffee Chat with a Gen Surg Guest, Dr. Glenn Guest!
Dr Glenn Guest is an Australian General Surgeon based at Barwon Health, with a special interest in colorectal and minimally invasive surgery. Having trained in Australia and the UK, Glenn began living and working as a newly graduated surgeon in East Timor, at the time of independence in 2002. He...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Operating List is part of the Australasian Students’ Surgical Association which was founded in 2015 as a way of connecting the surgically inclined students of Australia and New Zealand. Today, we represent over 25 student surgical societies and have 600 members. We started this podcast as a way of connecting to our members and providing them with surgical education as well as insights into a career in surgery.
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