How This Is Building Me

How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life’s experiences.

In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Kadrin Wilfong, MD, to discuss her career in the field of continuing medical education (CME). Dr Wilfong is the vice president of Medical Education at PeerView Institute for Medical Education in New York, New York. 

Drs Camidge and Wilfong talk through Wilfong’s multifaceted journey to medical school, how her passion for the medical field propelled her career in oncology-focused education, the ins and outs of developing CME, and how educational events and resources can make a difference in the care of patients with cancer. 

Camidge and Kahl reflect on the steps in Kahl’s communications career that paved the way for her to become a leader in the medical journalism field.

Camidge and White discuss the intersections between White’s head and neck cancer diagnosis and radiation oncology communications career.

Camidge and Cooper discuss key moments in Cooper’s career as a chaplain, the focus of her writing and research about hospital chaplaincy, and the importance of meeting patients where they are when providing spiritual care.

Drs Camidge and Datta highlight the nuances of Dr Datta’s career as a surgeon-scientist, the unexpected intersections between music and surgery, his research that aims to improve systemic therapies for pancreatic cancer that will in turn improve surgical operations, and more.

Drs Camidge and Arslan discuss Dr Arslan’s experience providing emergency medical care and the curiosity that led him to pursue a career in industry.

Drs Camidge and Su spotlight the aspects of medicine that strengthened Dr Su’s interest in practicing medical oncology, the ins and outs of delivering lung cancer care in China, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her outlook on life and her career goals, and more.

Drs Camidge and Rimel spotlight the steps along Dr Rimel’s journey to becoming a gynecologic oncology surgeon, how her career is informed by her identity as a member of the LGBTQ community, the work she does to expand access to medical care for transgender patients, and more.

Drs Camidge and Rabinowitz discuss the balancing act between professional and personal life that Rabinowitz navigated when he was diagnosed with lung cancer; how he connected with the patients he cared for while receiving treatment for his own disease; and the importance of finding ways to help people throughout all stages of one’s life and career.

Drs Camidge and Lewis talk through the ways that Dr Lewis’ diagnosis of MEN-1 has affected his personal and professional life, the importance of seeking out patient perspectives when making treatment decisions, how social media can be leveraged to raise awareness about rare diseases and treatments, and more.