SCRUBCAST: Getting to Know Acute Care Surgery & Dr. Morad Hameed

In this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. Morad Hameed, who recently joined Stanford as the chief of acute care surgery. They discuss Dr. Hameed's transition to Stanford, differences between Canadian and U.S. healthcare systems, and what drew Dr. Hameed to trauma surgery. Dr. Hameed shares an exciting trauma case and explains the nuances of trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care. The conversation also touches on Dr. Hameed's experiences in leadership roles, global surgery projects, and advice from mentors.

00:00 Introduction to Scrubcast and Guest Dr. Morad Hameed
00:24 Dr. Hameed's Journey to Stanford
01:41 Comparing U.S. and Canadian Healthcare Systems
03:29 The Fascination with Trauma Surgery
05:03 Memorable Trauma Cases
07:37 Understanding Acute Care Surgery
10:06 Leadership and Administrative Roles in Surgery
12:15 Global Surgery and Public Health
14:23 Inspirational Figures and Advice
18:41 What's Next for Dr. Hameed?
19:29 Conclusion and Credits


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