This 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) - [email protected]
- Guest Contact: Dr. Sanjay Juneja

Closing 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 Juneja
00:00:41: Sanjay's early interest in teaching and impactful teachers
00:02:05: Why Sanjay chose medicine and his experience with vision loss
00:05:26: Why oncology and the impact of a physician's teaching
00:08:19: The role of an oncologist in patient and family education
00:10:22: The emotional strength required in oncology
00:12:55: The challenges of balancing clinic hours and hospital consults
00:14:06: Sanjay's path to medical school and his residency experience
00:17:08: The decision to go straight into med school from undergrad
00:19:39: Sanjay's work in hematology and the importance of iron levels
00:21:54: The impact of iron deficiency on health and mortality
00:22:20: Reflections on the path to becoming an oncologist
00:24:04: Sanjay's involvement in social media and his agenda
00:27:57: The Target Cancer podcast and its notable guests
00:29:33: The importance of sharing accurate medical information
00:31:46: The creation of Medfluencers and its purpose
00:34:31: The role of Medfluencers in protecting medical influencers
00:37:55: The inception of Medfluencers and its advocacy for creators
00:41:22: The importance of responsible content creation in medicine
00:43:23: Advice for medical influencers on brand deals and campaigns

*Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*

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