Ziad Bakouny, MD, MSc, and Nazli Dizman, MD, return to the Healthcare Unfiltered show to discuss with me the progress made for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) within the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Building on their previous conversation, they explore the origins of their initiatives at ASCO 2022, the goals for integrating IMGs into successful medical careers in the U.S., and the significant challenges posed by Visa constraints. Together, they expand on the unique hurdles faced by IMGs in oncology, how these compare across specialties, and the ongoing efforts to support IMGs.
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Dr. Simrit Parmar, founder of Cellenkos, joins the show to discuss her journey from the lab to the biotech startup world, detailing the inspiration behind launching her company, the challenges of securing funding, and the resilience required to overcome rejections. She shares insights into Cellenkos’ lead product, its progress toward market approval, and the rigorous
Carol Rausch—a healthcare professional, cancer researcher, and former patient with lymphoma—shares how her journey from researcher to patient transformed her understanding of medical language. She discusses the impact of word choice on patients, why certain battle and war metaphors can be harmful, and how language used in clinical settings differs from what resonates with those
Drs. David Braun and Toni Choueiri join to discuss a groundbreaking Nature study on a personalized neoantigen vaccine for adjuvant renal cell carcinoma. They explore the inspiration behind the trial, how the vaccine was developed and administered, and its safety profile. The conversation also covers patient outcomes after 3-4 years, including immune responses and disease
