In this engaging conversation, Dr. Miriam "Mimi" Knoll shares her journey into medicine, influenced by her family's legacy of healthcare professionals. She discusses her path to radiation oncology, emphasizing the importance of passion and commitment in pursuing a medical career. The conversation highlights the role of JOWMA in empowering women in medicine, the challenges of work-life integration, and the significance of leadership and advocacy. Dr. Knoll reflects on the rewards and challenges of her career, offering valuable advice for future physicians to believe in themselves and invest in meaningful relationships.

Miriam "Mimi" Knoll, M.D., DABR, is the co-founder and CEO of JOWMA and a radiation oncologist at Northwell Health in New York.

Dr. Knoll earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her radiation oncology training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

She serves as a section editor for Advances in Radiation Oncology, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and is an active volunteer with ASCO, ASTRO, NRG, and the RTOG Foundation.

An international speaker and researcher, Dr. Knoll focuses on the medical workforce, women in medicine, and social media in medicine. She is a Forbes Healthcare contributor and writes for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Connection and various other media outlets.

You can follow her on Twitter @MKnoll_MD and on Instagram @Dr.Mimi.K.

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