In this episode, Dr. Zulma speaks with Dr. Ricardo Salas about his journey into medicine — including being the child of farmworkers, overcoming his fears about paying for college, how his aunt’s struggle with ovarian cancer opened his eyes to the world of cancer medicine, and how he helps people of all backgrounds deal with blood diseases and cancer.

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00:00:00 Ricardo Salas Interview
00:01:28 Dr. Ricardo Salas's background
00:03:22 Undergrad Degree
00:04:13 First Doctor in the Family?
00:07:19 What is a Hematologist, Oncologist?
00:09:39 Why Hematology, Oncology?
00:10:33 A typical day for Dr. Salas
00:12:45 Work in Clinic AND Hospital
00:13:28 How long is your work week?
00:14:25 Best part of the job
00:16:47 Worst part of the job
00:18:14 Processing Grief as a doctor
00:21:14 Alternative Careers?
00:23:50 Gang Member?
00:25:32 Wedding Officiant too?
00:30:34 Need for Minority Doctors
00:34:47 Last Words from Dr. Salas