Cut to Cure
Episodes
Principles of Fracture (feat. Daniel Ameen and Shayan Soroush)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack and Frank delve into the basics of fracture with some MUSIG legends.
Jaundice in Neonates and Kids
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jaundice is one of the most common, and sometimes most concerning, presentations in paediatrics. From the glowing newborn who just needs a bit of phot...
Should I do an Honours year? (feat. Daniel Ameen and Shayan Soroush)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shayan (Current Honours Year Student) and Daniel (MD5) walk us through who is suitable to do an honours year, and what it looks like.
Ow My Back Hurts (feat. Daniel Ameen and Shayan Soroush)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back pathology, differentials and how to approach them.
Tanzeem's sore shoulder 😢
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From footy field dislocations to frozen shoulders in diabetics, follow Tanzeem from Frankston as he battles just about every shoulder problem in the b...
The Curious Case of Post-Op Fever
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank and Jack break down the famous 5 Ws of post-op fever: Wind, Water, Wound, Walking, and Wonder Drugs. Through a step-by-step, da...
Approach to the acute scrotum
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-stakes, high-riding episode of Cut to Cure, Frank and Jack tackle the terrifyingly time-sensitive world of the acute scrotum.
Tiny Tummies, Big Troubles: Paediatric Surgery
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this jam-packed episode of Cut to Cure, Frank and Jack take you on a whirlwind (but high-yield) tour through the most important paediatric surgical...
Strokes (feat. Matt Ho)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident neuro enjoyer Matt is joining us to have a chat about Strokes!
Urinary Retention + Incontinence
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I cant pee, help meeeeeeeee
Approach to Vomiting
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From gastro to raised ICP — when is vomit just vomit, and when should you phone a friend?
Differentials for PR Bleeding
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A basic run-over of things to think about for the PR bleeding presentation.
Ophthal Crash Course (feat. Andy Feng)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A basic introduction to the bread and butter ophthalmology conditions.
Burns: A Hot Take
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crap there's a burn, what to do next?!
Approach to Headaches
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of this and a bit of that when the head starts aching
Approach to an Acute Abdomen
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A basic intro to the Acute abdo, what to consider, what to investigate and what to be scared of. Contact us at [email protected]
Pathway to Surgery: A General Overview
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Jack talk a bit about the general pathway to surgery, and what things interested medical students can potentially do to take the first step ...
Obstructive Lung Diseases
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A basic discussion of obstructive lung diseases with focus on COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis.
Acute Coronary Syndrome
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to ACS. We discuss the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, history clusters, examination findings, investigations and management.Feel fr...
Heart Failure
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A brief introduction to Heart Failure, pathophysiology, history, exam, investigations and management!As always shoot us an email with any questions: c...
Peripheral Vascular Disease and Ulcers
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A shallow dive into PVD (In this case including both peripheral arterial disease and venous issues), and ulcers that are related. As well as a discuss...
Prof Sue Liew
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Liew, the director of orthopaedic surgery at the Alfred Hospital, is an orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in spine surgery. Sue also ha...
Prof Peter Choong
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Peter Choong, a distinguished surgical leader who has dedicated his career to improving treatments for musculoskeletal diseases including ca...
Prof Silvana Marasco
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Silvana Marasco, the director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, performs the full spectrum of adult cardiac and thor...
Masterclass 1 - Perioperative Care with Mr. Marty Smith
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing our first Cut to Cure Masterclass! On today's episode we learn everything you need to know as a medical student about perioperative care f...
Prof Julian Smith
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Julian Smith is Head of Monash University's Department of Surgery (School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health), Deputy Head of the School ...
A/Prof Ram Nataraja
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A/Professor Ram Nataraja is an academic paediatric surgeon currently based in Melbourne. In addition to clinical practice at the Monash Children's Hos...
Professor Stephen O'Leary
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Stephen O’Leary is a Melbourne-based, internationally-recognised ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon and scientist. His clinical expertise is in...
Welcome to 'Cut to Cure'
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'Cut to Cure,' a podcast by the Monash University Surgical Interest Group (MUSIG) where we will have discussions with leading surgeons abou...