From Surgery to Radiation Oncology | Dr. Christina Huang’s Residency Journey

Listen to this episode from Surgeon, Interrupted on Spotify. What does it mean to navigate medicine as the eldest daughter of immigrants, a perfectionist student, and now a chief resident in radiation oncology?In this episode of Surgeon, Interrupted, Dr. Christina Huang shares her journey from shy, rule-following child to confident physician leader. We talk about the realities of pre-med pressure, navigating med school and board exams, and the pivot from wanting to be a surgeon to finding her place in radiation oncology.We cover:– Eldest daughter dynamics and the weight of expectations– The pressure cooker of pre-med and med school perfectionism– Burnout, identity crises, and why “pivots” in medicine aren’t failures– Discovering radiation oncology (and what brachytherapy really is)– The power of grassroots culture change in residency and beyondDr. Huang’s story is a reminder that medicine is never a straight path, and that the real strength comes from looking inward, owning your decisions, and helping to create a healthier culture for those who follow.Host: Frances Mei Hardin, MDGuest: Christina Huang, MDPresented by: The Hippocratic CollectiveFollow Frances Mei on Instagram & Tiktok @francesmeimdAnd subscribe to  ⁨@HippocraticCollective⁩  on Youtube for all of the other shows the Hippocratic Collective has to offer.