New Stuff!
Podcasts!
Every month or so, I will post an approximately 30-45 minute podcast that covers a single topic in blood banking/transfusion medicine. The podcasts will cover a wide variety of topics, from transfusion of various blood products to technical things like antibody identification. As the months go by, I will cover the majority of the essentials of blood banking, so that you can learn what you need to know in small "bites!"
There are several options for seeing and/or hearing the podcasts, as follows:
- Video Version
The video version of the Blood Bank Guy podcast is much like attending a lecture. You will be able to see the presentation while you hear it, with slides synchronized to sound. Those of you that are visual learners will like this format. You can watch the podcast here on the site, download it to your own computer, or subscribe in iTunes so that it downloads to your computer (and your iPod, if you want) automatically. - Audio Version
Sometimes, listening to a lecture is just better when you can take it along with you. The audio version of the Blood Bank Guy podcast is designed for those of you that are "on-the-go." The content of the audio podcast is essentially identical to that of the video podcast; you just won't be able to see visual illustrations, obviously. Again, you can stream it, download it, subscribe to it, or whatever. - Handouts
Every podcast comes with a handout that you can download, print, and keep for reference (or use to start a fire if it really sucks!). - Notification
You can follow this site on Facebook or Twitter (see links at right), and you'll be notified when a new podcast is available.
New Quizzes
When the Blood Bank Guy podcast is published, I will try to add a new quiz to the Blood Bank Guy quiz page, covering the same topic as the podcast. This will give you a chance to test your knowledge either before or after you listen to the podcast, and solidify the concepts that I covered.
Glossary
The blood banking/transfusion medicine glossary already covers a large number of definitions of terms and concepts that are essential in blood banking. Every month, I will add more terms and definitions to the list (until I get sick of it or feel like I've got nothing left to define!), sometimes corresponding with the topics covered in the monthly podcast. In many areas of the site, I have linked specific words, phrases, and concepts to their discussion in the glossary, and more of these will follow as I keep working on it.
More Topic Discussions
Topic discussions are difficult, because, quite honestly, I'd rather tell you about something using the podcast than make you have to read in on a static page. However, I am working on some new topic discussions that I think you will like. Keep checking back for these.
STILL Free!!
I just have to add that yes, indeed, you are getting all of these things for the incredible price of ZERO DOLLARS! As you will see from my mission and vision for this site, I have a passion to teach people as much about blood banking and transfusion medicine as I possibly can. The comments and appreciation of visitors like you over the twelve years of this site's existence serve as awesome payment for the work that I put into it, so, please, if something I have done here has helped you, don't hesitate to let me know!