The General Surgery Brief

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The General Surgery Brief

The General Surgery Brief is a high-yield podcast dedicated to sharpening your knowledge for the ABSITE and general surgery written boards. Each episode features board-style practice questions with in-depth explanations that cover not just the correct answer, but the reasoning behind it—plus high-yield pearls, common pitfalls, and related concepts the exam loves to test.From surgical anatomy and perioperative care to trauma, critical care, and subspecialty topics, we break down the facts you need to know in a clear, concise, and memorable way—so you’re not just memorizing, you’re mastering.Geared toward surgical interns, residents, and anyone preparing for high-stakes general surgery exams, The General Surgery Brief helps you stay sharp, confident, and exam-ready.Created by Mustafa Farooq, MD, PGY-1 preliminary resident at the Medical College of Georgia and applicant to the 2026 General Surgery Match.For comments, suggestions, or to get involved, email: <

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    In this first episode of The General Surgery Brief, we dive into anesthesia-related practice questions to help sharpen your knowledge for the ABSITE and written boards. These high-yield pearls are designed to reinforce key concepts and keep you prepared both in the OR and on test day. I’m Mustafa Farooq, MD, from the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The General Surgery Brief is a high-yield podcast dedicated to sharpening your knowledge for the ABSITE and general surgery written boards. Each episode features board-style practice questions with in-depth explanations that cover not just the correct answer, but the reasoning behind it—plus high-yield pearls, common pitfalls, and related concepts the exam loves to test.From surgical anatomy and perioperative care to trauma, critical care, and subspecialty topics, we break down the facts you need to know in a clear, concise, and memorable way—so you’re not just memorizing, you’re mastering.Geared toward surgical interns, residents, and anyone preparing for high-stakes general surgery exams, The General Surgery Brief helps you stay sharp, confident, and exam-ready.Created by Mustafa Farooq, MD, PGY-1 preliminary resident at the Medical College of Georgia and applicant to the 2026 General Surgery Match.For comments, suggestions, or to get involved, email: <

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Mustafa Farooq, MD

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