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Oncology Overdrive

Shikha Jain, MD, FACP

Booking Overview

This interview-led healthcare podcast focuses on oncology, evolving health care, and patient-centered medical issues, typically featuring physicians, researchers, allied health professionals, and healthcare advocates. PR agencies could credibly pitch oncology specialists, cancer researchers, patient-advocacy leaders, public-health experts, and healthcare communication professionals; booking difficulty is high because guests generally need substantial clinical, academic, leadership, or advocacy credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

itsupport@wyanokegroup.com

podcast@healio.com

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Host

Shikha Jain, MD, FACP - Physician and oncology-focused healthcare media host covering cancer care, health policy, medical communication, leadership, and broader healthcare issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Oncologists, radiation oncologists, cancer researchers, physician leaders, public-health specialists, allied health professionals, patient advocates, and healthcare communication experts with recognized clinical, academic, leadership, speaking, or advocacy experience.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or clinical leadership roles, Cancer research or public-health contributions, Leadership in professional or patient-advocacy organizations, Conference, keynote, or other public-speaking experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Neha Vapiwala, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FASCO - Leadership Development, Professional Communities, Career Advancement, Education, Workplace Environment, And The Future Of Radiation Oncology.

Claire Baniel, MD - Leadership Development, Career Opportunities, Mentorship, Education, Workplace Fit, And The Future Of Radiation Oncology.

Nicholas Kelly, RD - Patient-physician Communication, Healthcare Misinformation, Trust In Healthcare, Clinician Communication Training, And Translating Clinical Expertise Into Public Speaking.

Folasade May, MD, PhD - Colorectal Cancer Screening, Prevention, Patient Advocacy, Evidence-based Health Education, Misinformation, Rising Rates Among Younger Adults, And Healthcare Disparities.

Laurie Matt-Amaral, MD, MPH - Women In Oncology, Imposter Syndrome, Career Challenges, Professional Relationships, Work-life Balance, And Career Advice For Women Physicians.

Recent Topics

Health, Oncology, Cancer Prevention, Healthcare Disparities, Medical Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Oncology Overdrive
:

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

September 24, 2026

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 failur...

Communication strategies to bridge patient, physician gaps

August 27, 2026

In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Nicholas Kelly, RD, about understanding both the patient and physician point-of-view, and how physicians should embrace the evolution of healthcare for more effective communication. ·       Kelly talks about becoming a dietician and speaker. 3:13 ·       What does impactful communication entail, and why do you think it's so important? 8:12 ·       How should patients and physicians navigate the rise of misinformation online? 13:0...

Colon cancer screening, prevention through patient advocacy

August 14, 2026

In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Folasade (Fola) May, MD, PhD, about the growing importance of colon cancer screening, and how physicians can use their platform to empower patients against healthcare disparities. ·       How did you end up becoming a public health advocate? 5:55 ·       How can we navigate the rise of misinformation being spread without evidence-based claims? 9:36 ·       Jain and May describe how to educate patients around informed decision-mak...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Oncology Overdrive
:

How do I get in touch with Oncology Overdrive?

Oncology Overdrive is hosted by Shikha Jain, MD, FACP. Its publicly listed emails are itsupport@wyanokegroup.com and podcast@healio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Oncology Overdrive?

The publicly listed emails for Oncology Overdrive: itsupport@wyanokegroup.com and podcast@healio.com.

How many listeners does Oncology Overdrive have?

Podseeker estimates Oncology Overdrive reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Oncology Overdrive?

Oncology Overdrive typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Oncologists, radiation oncologists, cancer researchers, physician leaders, public-health specialists, allied health professionals, patient advocates, and healthcare communication experts with recognized clinical, academic, leadership, speaking, or advocacy experience. Common among recent guests: Academic or clinical leadership roles; Cancer research or public-health contributions; Leadership in professional or patient-advocacy organizations. Recent guests include Neha Vapiwala, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FASCO, Claire Baniel, MD, and Nicholas Kelly, RD.

How hard is it to get booked on Oncology Overdrive?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Oncology Overdrive cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Oncology, Cancer Prevention, Healthcare Disparities, and Medical Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

itsupport@wyanokegroup.com

podcast@healio.com

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