The BASE

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

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 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ACaZClfe2vUkwYWftFTei?si=63f6f4e4c7c84d85] Visit Our Blog at thebasepodcast.com Follow us on social media at @kumc_base

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

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 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ACaZClfe2vUkwYWftFTei?si=63f6f4e4c7c84d85] Follow us on social media at @kumc_base

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.