Ralph Weichselbaum, MD, the Daniel K. Ludwig Distinguished Service Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology at the University of Chicago, is the guest of honor on today’s show focusing on radiation oncology as a discipline: the changes that have occurred over the years, the state of the field today, and how the field projects over the next few years. Dr. ... Show More
Jul 2020
Ep 53 Radiation: X-Ray Marks the Spot
<p>“I have discovered something interesting, but I do not know whether or not my observations are correct.” With these words, Wilhelm Röntgen introduced the world to an invisible power, a power which would in turn be used to both harm and heal. This week, we take a tour of the wi ... Show More
1h 53m
Oct 2020
164: How to Become a Radiation Oncologist and What It's Like
Dr. Malika Siker joins me to discuss her career as a radiation oncologist. We discuss her typical day, what residency is like, how competitive it is, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)Radiation Oncology Alternative Paym ... Show More
29m 15s
Aug 2021
Jay Gargus, “Autism: A Genetic Perspective” (Open Agenda, 2021)
Autism: A Genetic Perspective is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Jay Gargus, Professor of Physiology, Biophysics and Pediatrics and Director of the Center for Autism Research and Translation at UC Irvine. This wide-ranging conversation examines ... Show More
2h 10m
Aug 2020
The Science Behind Spontaneous Healing
In the medical community, miraculous recoveries are typically dismissed as flukes and outliers. Because they can’t be explained within the constructs of typical modern care, they end up in the dustbin. But some doctors, like today’s guest Jeffrey Rediger, MD, believe that this is ... Show More
46m 35s
Dec 2020
Episode 146: Neurology VMR – Right sided weakness + numbness
Dhruv and Travis present a case of R sided weakness and numbness to Kiara, Tahir, and Aaron, as we continue our campaign to end neurophobia! Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website Want to test your learning?Take our Episode Quiz here Dhruv Srinivasachar Dhruv Srinivasachar ... Show More
53m 51s