Tania Heller, MD

Med Career Matters

Health EN ↓ 28 episodes

Tania Heller MD, FAAP interviews physicians and other healthcare professionals in various fields of medicine. For pre-med students and others interested in learning about careers in medicine. Dr. Heller is a board-certified physician and medical school admissions consultant. She is an author of several books including "On Becoming a Doctor" (Sourcebooks) and "You and Your Doctor" (McFarland). 

Author

Tania Heller, MD

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

Rewind: Favorite Moments - Interview with Plastic Surgeon 02.06.2026

This is a rewind of some favorite moments of my interview with plastic surgeon Dr. Philip Schoenfeld. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Internist Dr. Briana Newkirk 05.05.2026

Dr. Heller has an informative discussion with Dr. Briana Newkirk about her pathway to medicine and a career as an internal medicine specialist.  The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Radiologist Dr. Arnold Raizon 07.04.2026

Dr. Heller has a conversation with diagnostic radiologist Dr. Raizon about his journey to medicine and the field of radiology, including the role of AI. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Geriatrician Dr. Karen Cohen 03.03.2026

Dr. Heller has an enlightening conversation with Dr. Cohen about the field of geriatrics, the realities of caring for older adults, and the profound lessons patients share.  The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Gastroenterologist Dr. Lawrence Goldkind 27.12.2025

Dr. Tania Heller has an informative conversation with Dr. Lawrence Goldkind. Dr. Goldkind is board-certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine, an attending physician at Walter Reed, and an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology at USUHS. He also served at the FDA, where he was the acting director of the Division of Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Drug P...

Interview with Gastroenterologist Dr. Marc Landsman 19.09.2025

Dr. Tania Heller has a conversation with Dr. Marc Landsman about his pathway to medicine and career as a gastroenterologist.  The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Michael Levy 06.07.2025

Dr. Tania Heller has a discussion with Dr. Michael Levy, board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Co-founder and Director of IVF at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF). The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Osteopathic Physician Rance McClain, DO 07.02.2025

Dr. Tania Heller speaks with Dr. Rance McClain, osteopathic physician and Senior Vice President of Medical Education at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Dr. Alla Shapiro, physician responder to Chernobyl nuclear disaster. 16.12.2024

Dr Heller speaks with Dr. Shapiro about her experiences as one of the first physician responders to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986.  The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Dermatologist Dr. William Sawchuk 30.11.2024

Dr. Heller speaks with Dr. Sawchuk about his pathway to medicine and career as a dermatologist. They discuss some of the factors that draw students to the field, and Dr. Sawchuk shares fascinating stories and anecdotes about his time in practice. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Pediatric ENT Specialist Dr. Robert Bahadori 23.11.2024

Dr. Heller speaks with Dr. Bahadori about his pathway to medicine and his fascinating career as a Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with psychiatrist and autism specialist Dr. Desmond Kaplan 11.11.2024

Dr. Tania Heller interviews Dr. Desmond Kaplan about his medical career. Dr. Kaplan is board-certified in psychiatry and behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry. He did a fellowship in Developmental Disabilities at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and has a specialization in autism. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is...

Interview with Dr. Ryan Gray 25.09.2024

Dr. Tania Heller has a conversation with Dr. Ryan Gray, who is the co-founder and CEO of Mappd, the publisher of Medical School Headquarters and the Meded Media network, and the author of The Premed Playbook series of guidebooks. Dr. Gray was also a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Cardiology Fellow Dr. Ori Waksman 06.09.2024

Dr. Tania Heller has a conversation with Dr. Ori Waksman, a third year cardiology fellow at Medstar Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Philip Schoenfeld 19.08.2024

Dr. Tania Heller has a conversation with Dr. Philip Schoenfeld, a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, about his path to medicine and his fascinating career. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Diane Snyder 21.05.2024

Dr. Tania Heller has a conversation with Ob/Gyn Dr. Diane Snyder about her pathway to medicine and a career in obstetrics and gynecology. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Pathologist Dr. Marc Silverberg 03.05.2024

Dr. Tania Heller speaks with Dr. Marc Silverberg about his nontraditional path to medicine and fascinating career as a pathologist. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Marilou Tablang-Jimenez 18.03.2024

Dr. Tania Heller has a conversation with Dr. Marilou Tablang-Jimenez about her pathway to medicine and her career in psychiatry. Dr. Jimenez talks about the numerous career opportunities available to physicians in the field. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Emergency Physician Dr. Deborah Gutman 05.03.2024

Dr. Tania Heller talks with Dr. Deborah Gutman about her pathway to medicine, her decision to pursue a Master of Public Health, and her career as an emergency physician. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with cardiologist Scott Shapiro, M.D., PhD 04.03.2024

Dr. Tania Heller has an enlightening discussion with Dr. Scott Shapiro about his pathway to medicine, including M.D. PhD training, as well as his decision to pursue a career in cardiology. Dr. Shapiro talks about the aspects of his career that he finds most meaningful and provides insight into the role and lifestyle of a cardiologist. The content of the podcast is for general informational purpose...

Interview with Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jennifer Parker Porter 19.01.2024

Dr. Heller has an informative discussion with Dr. Porter about her pathway to medicine and her career as a facial plastic surgeon. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Cardiologist Dr. Marvin Rubinstein 24.12.2023

Dr. Tania Heller has an in-depth discussion with Dr. Marvin Rubinstein about his career in cardiology, including the highlights and the challenges.  The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with pediatrician Dr. Avneet Bawa 11.11.2023

Dr. Tania Heller speaks with Dr. Avneet Bawa about her pathway to medicine and her career as a pediatrician in private practice. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Anesthesiologist Dr. Michael Jach 05.09.2023

Dr. Tania Heller has a conversation with Dr. Michael Jach about his pathway to medicine and his career in anesthesiology. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

Interview with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Reff 15.08.2023

Dr. Tania Heller has a discussion with orthopedist Dr. Richard Reff about Sports Medicine and his role on the U.S. Olympic Committee. The content of the podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.

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