The BASE

The BASE
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Welcome to the BASE podcast, a podcast dedicated to Building Approachable Surgical Experiences for medical students in the State of Kansas and Beyond. Here on the BASE, we offer an opportunity to get to know surgeons in various specialties and sub-specialties paired with board-relevant pimping sessions to help you prepare for your surgery rotation, subject exam, and Step 2 CK.

  1. 04/11/2024

    The Urologist

    On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Richard Fantus, MD, an Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery and Medical Student Clerkship Director at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Fantus tells us about his path to surgery and life as a urologist. He has a special interest in vasectomies, vasectomy reversals, inflatable penile prosthetic implantation surgery, and minimally invasive (and sexual preserving) BPH procedures. We end the episode with a case review of a high-yield urology case to prepare us for our subject exams & Step 2 CK.  Visit Our Blog at thebasepodcast.com  Follow us on social media at @kumc_base

    1h 6m

  2. 12/14/2023

    The OB/Gyn Surgeon

    On this episode, we're joined by Annabel Mancillas, MD, MPH, FACOG - an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at KUMC. Dr. Mancillas tell us about her path to her specialty and what her practice looks like as a general obstetrician and gynecologist. Special interests of Dr. Mancillas include providing prenatal care to first time mothers, total laparoscopic hysterectomies, supporting safe vaginal births after cesarean and community and public health. We end the episode with a Q&A of high-yield OB/GYN questions to prepare us for our subject exams & Step 2 CK. Find the BASE’s OR Playlist Here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ACaZClfe2vUkwYWftFTei?si=63f6f4e4c7c84d85 Visit Our Blog at thebasepodcast.com Follow us on social media at @kumc_base

    49 min

  3. 12/04/2023

    The Trauma Surgeon

    On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Stepheny Berry, MD, FACS, an Associate Professor of Surgery, Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship and the Trauma Medical Director in the Acute Care Surgery Division at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Berry tells us about her path to surgery and what her practice looks like as an acute care surgeon. We end the episode with a case review of a high-yield trauma case to prepare us for our subject exams & Step 2 CK. Visit Our Blog at thebasepodcast.com Follow us on social media at @kumc_base

    50 min

  4. 11/11/2023

    The Brain Surgeon

    On this episode, we're joined by Christopher Miller, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He joined the faculty in 2022 following the completion of a fellowship in functional neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Miller tell us about their path to surgery and what their practice looks like as a Neurosurgeon. We end the episode with a Q&A of high-yield neurosurgery questions to prepare us for our subject exams & Step 2 CK. Find the BASE’s OR Playlist Here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ACaZClfe2vUkwYWftFTei?si=63f6f4e4c7c84d85 Follow us on social media at @kumc_base

    47 min

  5. 09/28/2023

    The BASE Research Episode

    On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kevin Sykes, Ph.D. He serves as the Director of Clinical Research at Baylor Scott & White Health. On this episode, we discuss how to begin your research career in medical school, the best ways to develop and complete projects, and the details of taking a research year.

    47 min

  6. 09/08/2023

    The Head and Neck Surgeon

    On this episode, we're joined by Erin P. Buczek, MD, FACS - a head and neck surgeon with a clinical practice focused on thyroid and parathyroid diseases including thyroid cancer at the University of Kansas Health System. Dr. Buczek tells us about her path to surgery and what their practice looks like as a Residency Program Director at a major academic center. We end the episode with a Q&A of high yield ENT questions to prepare us for our subject exams & Step 2 CK. Dr. Buczek’s Book of Choice: Any and all Brené Brown books Dr. Buczek’s Go-To OR Song: Guardians of the Galaxy Radio, Summer Hits of the 90s (both on Pandora) Find the BASE’s OR Playlist Here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ACaZClfe2vUkwYWftFTei?si=63f6f4e4c7c84d85 Visit Our Blog at thebasepodcast.com Follow us on social media at @kumc_base

    1h 2m

  7. 07/27/2023

    The BASE Transitions: Navigating Each New Stage of Medical School

    On this episode, our NEW BASE Podcast host Patrick Ioerger, M4 here at KUMC is joined by Kate Dixon, MD, MPH and her co-resident Morgan Garrett, DO, both General Surgery PGY1 at the KUMC, and Olivia Pruss, a third-year medical student at KUMC. We discuss pertinent components of each year of medical school to best prepare for the next milestone ahead. Find us on Instagram @kumc_base Find the BASE’s OR Playlist Here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ACaZClfe2vUkwYWftFTei?si=63f6f4e4c7c84d85

    54 min

  8. 04/04/2023

    The [American College of] Surgeons

    On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kelsey Larson, MD, FACS - a Breast Oncology Surgeon at KU Cancer Center - and Dr. Benjamin Stone, MD, FACS, MBA - a General Surgeon at KUMC. Drs. Larson and Stone tell us about their path to surgery and what their roles look like as the President and President-Elect, respectively, of the Kansas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Larson’s Book of Choice: The Way I Heard It - Mike Rowe Dr. Stone's Podcast of Choice: OpenCourseWare Dr. Larson's Go-To OR Song:  MMMBop - Hanson Dr. Stone's Go-To OR Song: The Pretender - The Foo Fighters Find the BASE’s OR Playlist Here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ACaZClfe2vUkwYWftFTei?si=63f6f4e4c7c84d85

    42 min
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Welcome to the BASE podcast, a podcast dedicated to Building Approachable Surgical Experiences for medical students in the State of Kansas and Beyond. Here on the BASE, we offer an opportunity to get to know surgeons in various specialties and sub-specialties paired with board-relevant pimping sessions to help you prepare for your surgery rotation, subject exam, and Step 2 CK.

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  • Creator
    The BASE
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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