Authenticity in leadership: A collaboration with Society for Women in Radiation Oncology

In this episode, guest host Morgan S. Levy, MD, MPH, speaks with Claire Baniel, MD, and Neha Vapiwala, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FASCO, about navigating leadership in early career, the importance of finding and building communities and more.

· When did you first feel like a leader in your career? 2:45

· Panelists discuss fostering passions and how it can result in moving into leadership roles. 10:33

· Panelists discuss saying "yes" to opportunities and embracing failures in your early career. 16:48

· Panelists discuss directing your own education as a trainee. 26:52

· What should people think about when searching for the right work environment for them? 35:55

· What makes us hopeful for the next generation of radiation oncologists? 44:05

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Shikha Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Follow Healio on X and LinkedIn: @HemOncToday and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemonctoday/. Follow Jain on X: @ShikhaJainMD and on Instagram @shikhajainmd. Contact Society for Women in Radiation Oncology (SWRO) at https://www.societywomenradiationoncology.com/.

Baniel, Levy and Vapiwala report no relevant financial disclosures.

References:

Chandra RA, et al. Career development in academic radiation oncology. Springer; 2021. Accessed Sept. 2, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71855-8.

Zaorsky NG, et al. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2024;doi:10.1016/j.prro.2024.01.003.