Beam On Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/beam-on On behalf Applied Radiation Oncology, Beam On is developed and produced by medical students with a keen interest in pursuing a careers in radiation oncology. Each episode offers insight into trending topics in the field of radiation oncology. © Anderson Publishing, Ltd. 2025 32655324-4f75-5754-b5ce-daf49e880ecc no en Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:44:54 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:04:17 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/uWl6qJQzEPDV7rAoVKRDCD7OBGhaBUCAx3mvOpS8NV4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNWFj/ZmU5Y2UzN2Y4M2Jj/MDE4ODNmNTYyZGU4/NGY5YS5qcGc.jpg Beam On episodic Applied Radiation Oncology On behalf Applied Radiation Oncology, Beam On is developed and produced by medical students with a keen interest in pursuing a careers in radiation oncology. Each episode offers insight into trending topics in the field of radiation oncology. On behalf Applied Radiation Oncology, Beam On is developed and produced by medical students with a keen interest in pursuing a careers in radiation oncology. radiation oncology Anderson Publishing, Ltd. No No The Radiation Oncology Match: A Post-Mortem Analysis | Part 2 10 10 The Radiation Oncology Match: A Post-Mortem Analysis | Part 2 full 6fed9297-3b6c-4392-947f-ecf8cec4545c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b83d8c7d Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process. Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more. 

Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA. Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

]]> Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process. Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more. 

Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA. Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:26:53 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 3429 Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process. Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more. 

Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA. Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

]]> Radiation Oncology Match No Jessica Bai Anthony Alanis, MD Sylvia Choo The Radiation Oncology Match: A Post-Mortem Analysis | Part 1 9 9 The Radiation Oncology Match: A Post-Mortem Analysis | Part 1 full d532934f-f2b6-45cf-95c1-0517c62aafbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/110b5b6a Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process. 

Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more. Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA. 

Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

]]> Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process. 

Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more. Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA. 

Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:26:23 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 1988 Jessica Bai, a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Choo and Dr. Anthony Alanis, two recently matched incoming radiation oncologists, to demystify the radiation oncology match process. 

Together, they share insights on preparing residency applications, making the most of away rotations, excelling in interviews, and more. Dr. Sylvia Choo earned her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, is currently in her preliminary year at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, and matched into radiation oncology at UCLA. 

Dr. Anthony Alanis earned his MD from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is currently a general surgery intern at Baylor College of Medicine, and matched into radiation oncology at UTMB–Galveston.

]]> Radiation Oncology Match No Anthony Alanis, MD Jessica Bai Sylvia Choo The Doctor Will See Me Where Now? 8 8 The Doctor Will See Me Where Now? full 27a0327b-ce7d-433c-815c-35a7cf5fe0bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/eaac7426 Hosted by Sylvia Choo, MS4 at USF Morsani College of Medicine, this episode features Dr. Adam Scheiner, a laser eyelid and facial plastic surgeon based in Tampa, FL, who discusses doing some of his patient consults in a unique space: virtual reality. See more!

]]> Hosted by Sylvia Choo, MS4 at USF Morsani College of Medicine, this episode features Dr. Adam Scheiner, a laser eyelid and facial plastic surgeon based in Tampa, FL, who discusses doing some of his patient consults in a unique space: virtual reality. See more!

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:36:34 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 873 Hosted by Sylvia Choo, MS4 at USF Morsani College of Medicine, this episode features Dr. Adam Scheiner, a laser eyelid and facial plastic surgeon based in Tampa, FL, who discusses doing some of his patient consults in a unique space: virtual reality. See more!

]]> radiation oncology No Sylvia Choo Adam Scheiner, MD Adaptive Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer 7 7 Adaptive Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer full 4b2bacd0-f8ba-477a-824d-5c4a654a8390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df63a5c3 Hosts Jessica Aduwo (Ohio State University College of Medicine 3rd year) & Sohil Reddy (Ohio State University College of Medicine 1st year) meet with the Vice Chair and Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Miami Cancer Institute, Dr.  Michael Chuong, to discuss the role of radiation therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer treatment. 

]]> Hosts Jessica Aduwo (Ohio State University College of Medicine 3rd year) & Sohil Reddy (Ohio State University College of Medicine 1st year) meet with the Vice Chair and Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Miami Cancer Institute, Dr.  Michael Chuong, to discuss the role of radiation therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer treatment. 

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:52:36 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 871 Hosts Jessica Aduwo (Ohio State University College of Medicine 3rd year) & Sohil Reddy (Ohio State University College of Medicine 1st year) meet with the Vice Chair and Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Miami Cancer Institute, Dr.  Michael Chuong, to discuss the role of radiation therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer treatment. 

]]> radiation oncology No Jessica Aduwo Sohil Reddy Up, Up and Away: How to Rise to the Occasion on Your Aways Rotations (Part 2) 6 6 Up, Up and Away: How to Rise to the Occasion on Your Aways Rotations (Part 2) full 1a1bbef3-26b0-476c-8af9-ca1beaded7d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cc320e1 The second part of the duology on away rotations, this episode features special guest Dr. Dominique Rash, the program director of the radiation oncology residency program at UCSD, who explains why students might do an away rotation, how programs might choose students for aways, and what students can do to succeed on their rotations. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

]]> The second part of the duology on away rotations, this episode features special guest Dr. Dominique Rash, the program director of the radiation oncology residency program at UCSD, who explains why students might do an away rotation, how programs might choose students for aways, and what students can do to succeed on their rotations. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:49:39 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 1215 The second part of the duology on away rotations, this episode features special guest Dr. Dominique Rash, the program director of the radiation oncology residency program at UCSD, who explains why students might do an away rotation, how programs might choose students for aways, and what students can do to succeed on their rotations. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

]]> radiation oncology No Sylvia Choo Medical Student Far From Home: Applying to Away Rotations (Part 1) 5 5 Medical Student Far From Home: Applying to Away Rotations (Part 1) full 3217f660-834f-477d-ab8b-d28e33899e49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19b947ff This episode features Dr. Mimi Lane, who will be a PGY-2 radiation oncology resident at UCLA. She shares her experience doing away rotations, how to prepare for applications, and things to consider while you're on your away rotation. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

]]> This episode features Dr. Mimi Lane, who will be a PGY-2 radiation oncology resident at UCLA. She shares her experience doing away rotations, how to prepare for applications, and things to consider while you're on your away rotation. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:48:42 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 1316 This episode features Dr. Mimi Lane, who will be a PGY-2 radiation oncology resident at UCLA. She shares her experience doing away rotations, how to prepare for applications, and things to consider while you're on your away rotation. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

]]> radiation oncology No Sylvia Choo Racing into the Future: Applications of Extended Reality in Medicine 4 4 Racing into the Future: Applications of Extended Reality in Medicine full 04c0b867-84ba-4b09-b135-be60a0e72ec1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20e04ef4 This episode features Dr. Walter Greenleaf, a neuroscientist and digital medicine expert based at Stanford University, who talks about the history of and modern applications of extended reality (XR) in medicine. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.


]]> This episode features Dr. Walter Greenleaf, a neuroscientist and digital medicine expert based at Stanford University, who talks about the history of and modern applications of extended reality (XR) in medicine. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.


]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:47:53 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 1810 This episode features Dr. Walter Greenleaf, a neuroscientist and digital medicine expert based at Stanford University, who talks about the history of and modern applications of extended reality (XR) in medicine. Hosted by Sylvia Choo, BA, a third-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.


]]> radiation oncology No Sylvia Choo SBRT vs SABR: Does Terminology Differentiate Treatment Intent in Metastatic Cancer? 3 3 SBRT vs SABR: Does Terminology Differentiate Treatment Intent in Metastatic Cancer? full c3348c14-be7f-4443-bf71-6edb9f254449 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d08670c6 Jennifer Matsui, a 4th-year medical student at Ohio State, and Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Dr. Kaitlyn Lapen, discuss confusion and solutions surrounding SBRT vs SABR terminology and its impact on metastatic cancer treatment decisions.

Lapen K, Mathis NJ, Tsai CJ, Yang JT, Gillespie EF. SBRT vs SABR: Does terminology
differentiate treatment intent in metastatic cancer? Appl Radiat Oncol. 2021;10(4)6-10.

https://appliedradiationoncology.com/articles/stereotactic-body-radiation-therapy-sbrt-vs- stereotactic-ablative-radiation-therapy-sabr-does-terminology-differentiate-treatment-intent-in- metastatic-cancer

]]> Jennifer Matsui, a 4th-year medical student at Ohio State, and Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Dr. Kaitlyn Lapen, discuss confusion and solutions surrounding SBRT vs SABR terminology and its impact on metastatic cancer treatment decisions.

Lapen K, Mathis NJ, Tsai CJ, Yang JT, Gillespie EF. SBRT vs SABR: Does terminology
differentiate treatment intent in metastatic cancer? Appl Radiat Oncol. 2021;10(4)6-10.

https://appliedradiationoncology.com/articles/stereotactic-body-radiation-therapy-sbrt-vs- stereotactic-ablative-radiation-therapy-sabr-does-terminology-differentiate-treatment-intent-in- metastatic-cancer

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:44:10 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 567 Jennifer Matsui, a 4th-year medical student at Ohio State, and Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Dr. Kaitlyn Lapen, discuss confusion and solutions surrounding SBRT vs SABR terminology and its impact on metastatic cancer treatment decisions.

Lapen K, Mathis NJ, Tsai CJ, Yang JT, Gillespie EF. SBRT vs SABR: Does terminology
differentiate treatment intent in metastatic cancer? Appl Radiat Oncol. 2021;10(4)6-10.

https://appliedradiationoncology.com/articles/stereotactic-body-radiation-therapy-sbrt-vs- stereotactic-ablative-radiation-therapy-sabr-does-terminology-differentiate-treatment-intent-in- metastatic-cancer

]]> radiation oncology No Jennifer Matsui, MD The Evidence and Rationale for a Coronary Brachytherapy Dose-Response 2 2 The Evidence and Rationale for a Coronary Brachytherapy Dose-Response full 073292ad-f987-4e22-bec1-f664db521778 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b79aae36 Jana Kobeissi, a 4th-year medical student at the American University of Beirut, talks with Kent Wallner, MD, a brachytherapy expert at UW Medicine, about coronary brachytherapy’s pathophysiology, target and dose uncertainties, dose response considerations, collaboration challenges, and future.

Wallner K, Kim M, Kearney KE, et al. The evidence and rationale for a coronary brachytherapy dose-response. Appl Radiat Oncol. 2022;11(3):18-26.

]]> Jana Kobeissi, a 4th-year medical student at the American University of Beirut, talks with Kent Wallner, MD, a brachytherapy expert at UW Medicine, about coronary brachytherapy’s pathophysiology, target and dose uncertainties, dose response considerations, collaboration challenges, and future.

Wallner K, Kim M, Kearney KE, et al. The evidence and rationale for a coronary brachytherapy dose-response. Appl Radiat Oncol. 2022;11(3):18-26.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:41:26 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 734 Jana Kobeissi, a 4th-year medical student at the American University of Beirut, talks with Kent Wallner, MD, a brachytherapy expert at UW Medicine, about coronary brachytherapy’s pathophysiology, target and dose uncertainties, dose response considerations, collaboration challenges, and future.

Wallner K, Kim M, Kearney KE, et al. The evidence and rationale for a coronary brachytherapy dose-response. Appl Radiat Oncol. 2022;11(3):18-26.

]]> radiation oncology No Jana Kobeissi, MD Rising Cancer Incidence in Indonesia & The Need for Greater Access to Radiation Therapy Centers 1 1 Rising Cancer Incidence in Indonesia & The Need for Greater Access to Radiation Therapy Centers full 9b6004a3-25b4-44bc-b88f-c81a6bce55ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/49a6e167 Ellie Thompson, a 4th-year medical student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, talks with Steven Octavianus, MD, PhD, a radiation oncologist in Jakarta, Indonesia, about rising cancer incidence in Indonesia, the need for greater access to radiation therapy (RT) centers, and hypofractionation a useful innovation in overcoming RT shortages.

Article: Octavianus S, Gondhowiardjo S. Radiation therapy in Indonesia: estimating demand as part of a national cancer control strategy. Appl Radiat Oncol. 2022;11(1)35-43.

]]> Ellie Thompson, a 4th-year medical student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, talks with Steven Octavianus, MD, PhD, a radiation oncologist in Jakarta, Indonesia, about rising cancer incidence in Indonesia, the need for greater access to radiation therapy (RT) centers, and hypofractionation a useful innovation in overcoming RT shortages.

Article: Octavianus S, Gondhowiardjo S. Radiation therapy in Indonesia: estimating demand as part of a national cancer control strategy. Appl Radiat Oncol. 2022;11(1)35-43.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:39:25 -0700 Applied Radiation Oncology Applied Radiation Oncology 1718 Ellie Thompson, a 4th-year medical student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, talks with Steven Octavianus, MD, PhD, a radiation oncologist in Jakarta, Indonesia, about rising cancer incidence in Indonesia, the need for greater access to radiation therapy (RT) centers, and hypofractionation a useful innovation in overcoming RT shortages.

Article: Octavianus S, Gondhowiardjo S. Radiation therapy in Indonesia: estimating demand as part of a national cancer control strategy. Appl Radiat Oncol. 2022;11(1)35-43.

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