The Onc Doc: Bridging Gaps in Oncology and Beyond
Send us a textThis episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast features Dr. Sanjay Juneja (you may know him as @theoncdoc), a hematologist-oncologist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and social media personality. Host Leigha Barbieri delves into Dr. Juneja's journey into medicine, his passion for teaching, and his personal experiences that led him to specialize in oncology. They discuss the challenges of work-life balance in the medical profession, the complexities of healthcare bureaucracy, and the importance of patient education. Dr. Juneja also shares insights on the impact of iron deficiency on health and the importance of addressing gender bias in medicine. Additionally, they touch upon the role of social media in healthcare, the responsibilities of medical influencers, and the work of Medfluencers, an organization co-founded by Dr. Juneja to support and protect healthcare professionals on social media. The conversation concludes with Dr. Juneja offering advice to aspiring medical professionals, emphasizing the importance of reevaluating one's goals and the need to have a plan for personal and professional growth.- Dr. Sanjay Juneja's Social Media: @theoncdoc on TikTok and other platforms- Podcast: Target Cancer Podcast- Medfluencers: An organization co-founded by Dr. Juneja to support medical professionals in social media endeavors.Contact Information:- Podcast Contact: Leigha Barbieri (Host) - helloimthepa@gmail.com- Guest Contact: Dr. Sanjay JunejaClosing Remarks:Leigha thanks Dr. Juneja for his insights and encourages listeners to follow his work for more valuable information on oncology and healthcare. She also reminds listeners to subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Introduction to the podcast and guest Dr. Sanjay Juneja00:00:41: Sanjay's early interest in teaching and impactful teachers00:02:05: Why Sanjay chose medicine and his experience with vision loss00:05:26: Why oncology and the impact of a physician's teaching00:08:19: The role of an oncologist in patient and family education00:10:22: The emotional strength required in oncology00:12:55: The challenges of balancing clinic hours and hospital consults00:14:06: Sanjay's path to medical school and his residency experience00:17:08: The decision to go straight into med school from undergrad00:19:39: Sanjay's work in hematology and the importance of iron levels00:21:54: The impact of iron deficiency on health and mortality00:22:20: Reflections on the path to becoming an oncologist00:24:04: Sanjay's involvement in social media and his agenda00:27:57: The Target Cancer podcast and its notable guests00:29:33: The importance of sharing accurate medical information00:31:46: The creation of Medfluencers and its purpose00:34:31: The role of Medfluencers in protecting medical influencers00:37:55: The i*Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying on. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to my TikTok or Instagram account @helloimthepa and send me a message! I’m always happy to hear from you. This is the So You Want To Work In Healthcare podcast, with new episodes every week. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest releases. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWMKmDjxxc4?si=IXUG9mBg2vnH1i_- Socials: @soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare Leigha