The Absite Smackdown! Podcast

Episode 96: Small Bowel Lecture From ABSITE Smackdown! Review Conference

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this episode from one of the recent Absite Smackdown! Live conferences! This one is allll about those important small bowel facts for the exam!...

Episode 95: Breast Lecture from Recent ABSITE Smackdown! LIVE Conference

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this episode from one of the recent Absite Smackdown! Live conferences! This one is allll about those important facts for the exam! Access mor...

Episode 94: Esophagus Lecture From Absite Smackdown! Live Conference

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this episode from one of the recent Absite Smackdown! Live conferences! This one is allll about the esophagus--at least those esophageal facts ...

Episode 93: Helping Rural Hospitals--How He Wrote The Book On Facial Lacerations

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team focuses this episode on predictors of excellent performance in graduates of surgical residencies. Link to book discussed i...

Episode 92: Surgical Judgment & Resident Performance

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team focuses this episode on predictors of excellent performance in graduates of surgical residencies. Link to article discusse...

Episode 91: Tips To Start Residency Off Right!

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team focuses this episode on tips to start this year of residency off right! Link to trauma conference discussed in this episod...

Episode 90: The Future of Surgical Training

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Link to the article discussed here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5dykrwxije58j2s/Current%20Problems%20in%20Surgery.pdf?dl=0 The #ProjectSmackdown Team ...

Episode 89: Secrets Of Resident Autonomy

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Link to the article discussed here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c8uq7e48geqwvzk/Surgical%20Clinics%20of%20North%20America%2C%20The.pdf?dl=0 The #Pro...

Episode 88: ABSITE CT Surgery Review From ABSITE Smackdown! Highlights Conference

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares the ABSITE CT Surgery Review from the recent ABSITE Smackdown! Highlights Conference. Access free #ABSITE review le...

Episode 87: Now That You've Matched Into Surgery...What's The Absite?!

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares the basics about the ABSITE for this year's post-match group & other surgical residents. Access free #ABSITE review...

Episode 86: How To Prepare For Surgical Residency

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares what they wish they knew before starting surgical residency. Use this to focus on how to prepare for your first day...

Episode 85: Matching Into A Preliminary General Surgery Position

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team talks all about what it means to match into a Preliminary General Surgery Position. Access free #ABSITE review lectures an...

Episode 84: All About Matching Into Surgery Residency Nowadays

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team talks all about challenges in matching into General Surgery Residency. Access free #ABSITE review lectures and podcast epi...

Episode 83: ABSITE Smackdown! LIVE Conference--Pediatric Surgery Review

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares the Pediatric Surgery Review talk from the ABSITE Smackdown! LIVE Conference. Access free #ABSITE review lectures a...

Episode 82: Rest And Recovery After The ABSITE

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team discusses the importance of relaxing after the ABSITE. Access free #ABSITE review lectures and podcast episodes here: htt...

Episode 81: Report On Free Online ABSITE Review Resources In 2022

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you just take the ABSITE? The #ProjectSmackdown team shares info all about online, free ABSITE resources available in 2022. Get the free report ...

Episode 80: Colorectal ABSITE Review From Absite Smackdown! LIVE Highlights Conference 2022

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing the colorectal talk from the 2022 Smackdown Highlights Conference. AbsiteSmackdown.com for complete video review course, more information on ...

Episode 79: Last Minute Study Advice (And A Vascular Case)

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team discusses some last minute study advice, followup on the recent Absite Smackdown! Live Conference, and reviews a vascular c...

Episode 78: Facts About The ABSITE From The Absite Smackdown! Live Conference 2022

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares a talk from their live Absite Review Conference.

Episode 77: What To Do Two Weeks Before The Absite

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Link to ABSITE Review Conference here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/86e0fa10-270a-11ec-a681-9d3d1198aac4 The #ProjectSmackdown Team discusses what to do...

Episode 76: How Do We Select People For Surgical Residency?

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team discusses ABSITE performance and considers how we select people for surgical residency. Great episode for medical students...

Episode 75: Holiday Present For Listeners

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares thoughts on the holidays and a present with listeners. For this year's holiday present, go here: https://absitesma...

Episode 74: Retirement Party For Version 2.0 (Welcome New Version!)

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team retires Absite Smackdown! Version 2.0 and welcomes the new version of the book and course! Episode sponsored by MEL Scie...

Episode 73: Absite Smackdown! Review...Hernias

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares the Absite hernia review from the latest version of the course as a holiday gift for listeners! Enjoy and hope you ...

Episode 72: Thanksgiving Special 2021

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses key things to be thankful for, and mentions select ABSITE facts along the way! Correction from Dr. Kashmer at 6:...

Episode 71: It's Two Months Before The Absite! (And An Intussusception Case)

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Colton Lee (PGY3) returns to discuss advice on how to best prep for the ABSITE when there's two months left to go. Case discussion of adult intus...

Episode 70: Absite Review--Select Subspecialties

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam shares the newest version of the Select Subspecialties talk. Free Absite Review lectures and ebooks here: linktr.ee/daily.a...

Episode 69: Top 5 Darkest Surgical Facts 2021

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So dark. So creepy. Join the #ProjectSmackdown team for this year's Halloween special!

Episode 68: Parathyroid Absite Review

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam shares the newest version of the parathyroid talk. Free Absite Review lectures and ebooks here: https://linktr.ee/daily.ab...

Episode 67: Practical Issues In Foregut Surgery

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam, featuring Dr. Clauden Louis, discusses important facts about foregut surgery. Free Absite Review lectures and ebooks here...

Episode 66: Building Version 3.0 (And What To Do With A Persistently Hypotensive Trauma Patient)

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses creating Absite Smackdown! version 3.0 and what to do with a persistently hypotensive trauma patient. Discussion ...

Episode 65: Cardiothoracic Combined Residencies (And A Chylothorax Case)

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses combined cardiothoracic training residencies and a chylothorax case with CT Surgery PGY5 Clauden Louis. Discussio...

Episode 64: How To Rest & Recover Better (And A Clinical Case)

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam visit with Dr. Mark Wiseman. All about sleep maintenance, recovery, and rest during residency & beyond. Dr. Wiseman discus...

Episode 63: Conservative Doesn't Mean Non-Operative (And An Appendicitis Case)

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown​ Team discusses a thyroid case with Surgery Resident Dr. Colton Lee (starts at 7:30)

Episode 62: Abuse & Discrimination In Surgical Residency

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team discusses two articles (briefly) about abuse, discrimination, and burnout in surgical residency. The team shares some expe...

Episode 61: Thyroid Case Review (And How A Resident Preps For The Absite)

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team hears from Surgery Resident Dr. Colton Lee all about how residents prep for the Absite along with some useful tips. Dr. Le...

Episode 60: Back In My Day

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team including Dr. Gordon Lindberg discusses training before the 80 hour workweek, and challenges in surgical education as seen ...

Episode 59: Absite Review BCVI (And Resident Experience In Training During COVID)

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ProjectSmackdown Team discusses BCVI and a resident's training during COVID.

Episode 58: Residency Changes With COVID

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses changes in residency during COVID. Free ABSITE review sections here: https://linktr.ee/daily.absite.fact

Episode 57: Absite Review Small Bowel

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam shares a lecture from the #AbsiteSmackdown video review course...all about the small bowel. Error at 5:07...the adventitia ...

Episode 56: How Valuable Are Away Rotations During Surgical Residency?

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses the value of away rotations with Away Rotation Site Director Carlos Palacio from McAllen, Texas. Free Absite lectu...

Episode 55: What To Do With The Time Until Next Absite

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses what to do with the year you have until the next Absite. Free Absite lectures and info here: linktr.ee/daily.absi...

Episode 54: You Just Took The Test & Aren't Confident...Now What?

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses what to do if you just took the test and don't feel great about it. Free Absite lectures and info here: linktr.e...

Episode 53: Should The Absite Be Pass / Fail

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses whether the Absite should go Pass / Fail. Free Absite lectures and info here: https://linktr.ee/daily.absite.fa...

Episode 52: What To Do Two Weeks Before The Test

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam talks about what to do 2 weeks before the test. Free ABSITE review lectures available here: http://linktr.ee/daily.absite.f...

Episode 51: How To Learn Surgery In 2021

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam looks ahead to 2021 and discusses surgical education in the aftermath of COVID. Free ABSITE review lectures here: linktr.ee...

Episode 50: Happy Holidays! Looking Back On Our Favorite Episodes

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam wishes you Happy Holidays during your ABSITE review. They look back on their favorite episodes so far. Free ABSITE review ...

Episode 49: How We Use Online Reviews

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses how online reviews and feedback are used to improve #AbsiteSmackdown. Free Absite review sections and lectures he...

Episode 48: Top 5 General Surgery Books

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam talks about 5 Top General Surgery books. Do you agree? Free ABSITE review lectures available here: https://linktr.ee/dail...

Episode 47: Key Facts About The Absite

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team shares key facts about the test. More free lectures available at http://linktr.ee/daily.absite.fact

Episode 46: Turkey, Tryptophan, & Carcinoid Syndrome

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses tryptophan, Thanksgiving, and Carcinoid Syndrome.

Episode 45: What To Do Two Months Before The Test

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses what to do two months before the test.

Episode 44: Sounds Like Residents Favor Online Education!

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses a paper about online education in a surgical residency as a response to the #COVID19 #pandemic, and takes away les...

Episode 43: Plot Twist--2020 Is The Best Year Of Your Life!

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownteam talks is grateful for what 2020 has taught us so far...

Episode 42: Halloween Special! Top 5 Darkest Surgical Facts

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam dresses up and discussed the 5 darkest, creepiest, and scariest facts...that may be on the Absite!

Episode 41: Statistics for the Absite

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam reviews statistics for the Absite.

Episode 40: Surgical Misadventures, Frogger, and Absite Smackdown!

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam discusses some surgical misadventures.

Episode 39: What My Grandma Teaches Us About Daily Absite Facts

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam shares a personal story about the importance of daily review and education.

Episode 38: Old School Physical Signs In Surgery

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team talks about how useful old-school, named physical signs are in Surgery.

Episode 37: Starting #AbsiteAnywhere

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses the Absite Anywhere hashtag.

Episode 36: Don't F*ck With The Pancreas

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team talks about a well-known saying in Surgery.

Episode 35: Is Absite Smackdown Useful At The Bedside?

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team explores whether Absite Smackdown is useful at the patient's bedside.

Episode 34: Top 5 Dumbest Absite Facts

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team reviews 5 of the dumbest Absite facts.

Episode 33: Does ABSITE Preparation Help Us Care For COVID?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team discuss how ABSITE prep helps us care for COVID patients.

Episode 32: What If You Score Too Low?

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses some options for how residency programs address low scores. Link to article discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm...

Episode 31: Warning! Six Months Until ABSITE

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team talks about the specifics of the ABSITE.

Episode 30: You Get 24 Hours To Live

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team discusses the importance of time management. Link to article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2362422/

Episode 29: Does Writing Research Papers Correlate With Clinical Performance?

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses whether academic, research productivity correlates with clinical performance. Link to article discussed: https...

Episode 28: Feet At The Beach Absite Prep

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses e-readers & the good ol' days of paperback books. Free ABSITE Adrenal review book (ebook!) here: https://beacon....

Episode 27: Welcome Absite Smackdown v2.0! (Retirement Party For v1.0)

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses updates to Absite Smackdown v1.0, the journey to creating the new version, and welcomes version 2.0!

Episode 26: You've Got Mail!

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses e-readers & the good ol' days of paperback books. Free ABSITE Adrenal review book (ebook!) here: https://beaco...

Episode 25: Do Some Questions!

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses doing questions as an ABSITE review strategy. Link to article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25176319/ ...

Absite Adrenal Review

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam shares a complete ABSITE adrenal review. Link to free Absite Adrenal Review book here: https://beacon.by/the-healthcare-la...

Reading

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdownTeam explores how reading, not just studying, can help raise score. Link to evidence included. Free Absite Review colorectal vi...

Warning: Faculty Evaluations Don't Predict ABSITE Scores--A Program Director's Take

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses, from a program director's point of view, faculty evaluations and whether they predict ABSITE score. Free Absite...

Can Surgery Program Faculty Predict Your ABSITE Performance?

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team shares info about whether surgery program faculty evaluations of resident knowledge base accurately ABSITE performance. Fr...

Facts about COVID19

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses medical facts about COVID19. NOT medical advice. Caution when applying anything to your patient! The Absite Sm...

Program Factors That Help You Score Higher

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown Team shares residency program factors associated with a higher score. Check out AbsiteSmackdown.com/blogs/news/absite-review-...

An Online Curriculum Improves Absite Scores

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team reviews how a structured online curriculum and other key factors improve Absite scores. Visit Latest News at AbsiteSmackdo...

Vacation Your Way To A Better Score!

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team shares how the timing of your vacation impacts your ABSITE score. Go to AbsiteSmackdown.com and click latest news for more...

Absite Smackdown--How To Change Your Intern Year Schedule For A Better Score

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team describes how schedule changes in intern year may lead to a better score. Visit AbsiteSmackdown.com for more info and two ...

Absite Smackdown--Flying

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica from the #ProjectSmackdown team shares thoughts on flying, concentration, and getting work done. Visit AbsiteSmackdown.com for more!

Can Residents Predict Their Own Absite Scores?

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team explores whether residents can predict their own scores. More at AbsiteSmackdown.com

Absite Review--Thyroid

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team reviews Thyroid section for the ABSITE. Visit AbsiteSmackdown.com or https://linktr.ee/daily.absite.fact

Absite Smackdown--Surgical Theater

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica from the #ProjectSmackdown team reminds us of the advantages we have when it comes to learning Surgery in today's world.

Absite Review--Trauma

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Absite review for Trauma section.

Absite Review--Colorectal

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Colorectal ABSITE review.

Absite Review--Hepatobiliary

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Absite Smackdown author Dr. David Kashmer reviews hepatobiliary facts for the ABSITE.

AbsiteSmackdown--It Matters

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica from the #ProjectSmackdown team talks about why studying matters and shares some motivation & tips.

Absite Smackdown--There's An App For That

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica from the #ProjectSmackdown team reminds us of the importance of using tech and apps to study & make life easier.

Absite Smackdown Piracy

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #ProjectSmackdown team discusses piracy, fake online reviews, and how #AbsiteSmackdown makes residents' lives easier.

Work Smarter

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica from the #ProjectSmackdown team talks about how to work smarter, not harder, with the Absite Smackdown course and book.

How Did ABSITE Smackdown Start?

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The #projectsmackdown team discusses how the book came to be with author David Kashmer, MD MBA FACS.

Will You Fail Boards

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A general surgery residency program director discusses risk factors for board failure and what you can do to eliminate them.

Jaundice

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion of approach to jaundice in an ICU patient.

Adrenal Incidentaloma

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion of incidental adrenal lesions.