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Sep 25
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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
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Learn more: https://behindtheknifeoralboardsimulator.org/

It has arrived!  Introducing Behind the Knife's Oral Board Simulator (beta version):
  • Unlimited unique oral board scenarios
  • Available 24/7
  • Diverse examiners
  • Natural conversation 
  • Detailed, actionable feedback based on SCORE curriculum and American Board of Surgery grading scheme
  • Try it for free for a limited time!
Note, this is our FIRST version of the Oral Board Simulator.  To make it better, we need your feedback.  After using the simulator, please take <1 minute to complete the feedback form.  This will help us refine the simulator and improve the user experience.  

On this pod, we are thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Behind the Knife team, Dr. Matthew Swenson.  Dr. Swenson is a general surgeon and U.S. Air Force veteran.  He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. After training he was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska for 7 years, where he took part in multiple domestic and overseas military exercises. His practice in Alaska also involved partnerships with the local community, including working with residents and local surgeons at the Alaska Native Medical Center. At the completion of his military service, he was recruited to return to Las Vegas as the Associate Program Direct for the Valley Health System General Surgery residency program.  Dr. Swenson's primary passion is ensuring surgical residents are fully prepared for independent practice upon graduation, which has led him to create innovative, AI-powered study tools for oral board exam preparation. Whenever time allows, he enjoys family time and all things outdoors.

Hosts:
Ayman Ali, MD (PGY-4, Duke Hospital)
Patrick Georgoff, MD (Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon, Duke Hospital): @georgoff 
Matthew Swenson, MD (General Surgeon, Valley Health System)
Talha Rafeeqi, MD (Foregut Surgeon, The Oregon Clinic)

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