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The Radiation Oncology Match: A Post-Mortem Analysis | Part 2

Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process. Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more.  Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA. Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

The Radiation Oncology Match: A Post-Mortem Analysis | Part 1

Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process.  Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more. Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA.  Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

The Doctor Will See Me Where Now?

Hosted by Sylvia Choo, MS4 at USF Morsani College of Medicine, this episode features Dr. Adam Scheiner, a laser eyelid and facial plastic surgeon based in Tampa, FL, who discusses doing some of his patient consults in a unique space: virtual reality. See more! [https://www.spatial.io/s/Dr-Adam-Scheiners-Gallery-62fec4fa5786e50001874a5f?share=4738268539231182326]

Adaptive Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Hosts Jessica Aduwo (Ohio State University College of Medicine 3rd year) & Sohil Reddy (Ohio State University College of Medicine 1st year) meet with the Vice Chair and Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Miami Cancer Institute, Dr.  Michael Chuong, to discuss the role of radiation therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer treatment.

Up, Up and Away: How to Rise to the Occasion on Your Aways Rotations (Part 2)

The second part of the duology on away rotations, this episode features special guest Dr. Dominique Rash, the program director of the radiation oncology residency program at UCSD, who explains why students might do an away rotation, how programs might choose students for aways, and what students can do to succeed on their rotations. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.