Is it time to rewrite the playbook on oncology?

In this episode of Medical Sales U, I sit down with Dr. David Waterhouse, a visionary leader in oncology and community research. From the emotional story that almost kept him out of medicine to the birth of Sarah Cannon (the world’s largest community-based research network), this conversation is a masterclass in professional purpose, precision medicine, and the future of patient care.

Whether you are a medical student, an aspiring pharma rep, or a healthcare professional, this episode reveals why the "community setting" is the true frontier of medical innovation and how the Hippocratic Oath must evolve in the age of AI.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Personal Journey: Why Dr. Waterhouse tried to avoid oncology—and the mentor who changed his mind.

• Community Power: The evolution of Sarah Cannon and why 85% of cancer care happens in the community.

• Precision Medicine 101: How we moved from "untreatable" lung cancer to targeted therapies and biomarkers.

• The AI Trust Gap: A father and son’s perspective on using AI as a partner without losing the human touch.

• The "Pro" Rep: What doctors actually value in a pharmaceutical partner (it’s not a "sale").

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction to Dr. David Waterhouse

02:15 - Avoiding Oncology: A Personal Story of Loss

05:30 - The Mentor Who Changed Everything

09:45 - The Birth of the Sarah Cannon Network

13:20 - Why Clinical Trials Belong in the Community

18:10 - The Evolution of Lung Cancer Treatment

23:50 - Precision Medicine & Biomarkers Explained

28:15 - Closing the AI Trust Gap in Medicine

34:00 - What Makes a Great Pharma Rep? (The Amgen Story)

40:05 - The Hippocratic Oath vs. Fiduciary Duty

44:20 - Personal Legacy: Family, Dogs, and Success

Connect with Us:

Follow Dr. David Waterhouse on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-waterhouse-md-mph-fasco-8a14b410/

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