The Podcast - Behind The Mask: Interviewing Health Professionals

In this episode of Behind The Mask, radiologist Dr. Paresh Rijsinghani shares his journey into radiology and the important role imaging plays in patient care. The conversation explores his education and training, the residency Match process, a typical day interpreting scans, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of healthcare and radiology.

In this episode of Behind The Mask, dental hygienist Tawanna shares her story into dental hygiene and the important that they play when taking care of teeth and how they are developing today. The conversation explores her education, different paths into dentistry, and a typical day as a traveling dental hygienist.

In this episode of Behind The Mask, orthodontist Tony Tyan shares his journey into dentistry and the role orthodontics plays in improving both oral health and confidence. This conversation explores a typical day in his life, patient care, and his crazy education journey to get where he is today -- to help children transform their smiles over time.

In this episode of Behind The Mask, Medical Oncology Clinical Operations Director Bo shares her journey into oncology operations and the leadership required to support cancer care behind the scenes. This conversation explores healthcare operations, team coordination, and the challenges of managing systems that directly impact patient safety and treatment outcomes.

In this episode of Behind The Mask, Nurse Practitioner Carmy Mendoza shares her journey into vascular health and the importance of caring for patients with complex circulation-related conditions. This conversation explores vascular care, her path to becoming a nurse practitioner, her workplace setting, and the role nurse practitioners play in preventing serious complications and improving patient outcomes.

In this episode of Behind The Mask, psychiatrist and hospital administrator Nelia San Jose-Carlson shares her experience with working in mental health care and working up to being involved in hospital leadership. The conversation explores psychiatry, the importance of decision-making, and the challenges of managing system-wide operations in high-pressure medical environments.

In this episode of Behind The Mask, CRNA Alana Beck shares her journey from working in the ICU to providing care in the operating room, highlighting the critical role nurse anesthetists play in managing patient safety, pain, and airway support during high-stakes procedures. She discusses her pathway into nurse anesthesia, the challenges and responsibilities that come with the profession, and the experiences and lessons that shaped her career while offering insight into one of healthcare’s most demanding and fast-paced roles.

In this episode of Behind the Mask, Charge Nurse Christina shares insight into dialysis nursing, including her daily responsibilities, leadership role, and how she supports both patients and her team. This episode also highlights her dedication as a new mom, offering an honest and personal look at balancing nursing and motherhood while inviting listeners to share feedback on the podcast.

High performance doesn't always equal high well-being—many athletes struggle silently due to pressure, perfectionism, stigma, and fear of vulnerability. This episode highlights why speaking up is a strength, reminding athletes, coaches, and supporters that success and struggle can coexist, and mental health matters on and off the field.

In this episode of Behind the Mask, Dr. Yesha Parekh shares her journey through medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency, offering insight into the daily life, challenges, and rewards of physician training. The conversation highlights perseverance and provides an honest look at what it truly takes to pursue one of medicine's most demanding specialties.

In this episode of Behind the Mask, Manda, a clinical research nurse at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, shares her journey into oncology research and how clinical trials, patient care, and data are huge components in her role. This conversation highlights a lesser-known, but vital path in healthcare, offering valuable insight for students interested in nursing, research, and alternative medical careers.

In this episode of Behind the Mask, Dr. Ghalib of the Rutgers Cancer Institute shares an inside look at oncology administration. He discusses the challenges and rewards of supporting patients through some of the most difficult moments in their lives, his educational path to his position, and how his role is a crucial part of managing a team focused on providing the best possible care and working toward curing their patients.

In this episode of Behind the Mask, Dr. Habib, a palliative care and pain management physician at Rutgers Cancer Institute, joins us to break down what palliative care really is and how he got into one of the most meaningful branches of medicine. We talk about patient stories, pros and cons of the job, and the human side of healthcare that often goes unseen.

More episodes coming!