2365 - Optimizing Radiation Oncology Workplace Productivity and Well-Being through Digital Media: A Performance Evaluation of the "Time Titans" Podcast
Presenter(s)
M. Patel1, A. Yen2, C. S. Seldon Taswell3, S. E. Beltran Ponce4, and L. M. Katz3; 1Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, 2New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, 3Department of Radiation Oncology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 4Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Purpose/Objective(s): One-quarter to one-half of radiation oncology physicians experience burnout. Effective time management/allocation can enhance well-being and accelerate career development, as supported by published recommended strategies from the 2023 ACR Commission on Radiation Oncology. 'Time Titans' is a podcast that assists professionals in navigating modern workplace demands to enhance personal and professional well-being. The objective of this study is to evaluate engagement and performance metrics of this novel digital platform.
Materials/Methods: Three radiation oncology physicians hosted 22 podcast episodes from July 2023 - October 2025, available on >5 digital media platforms. Episodes involved an interview with guests (1-2 per episode) from a variety of personal, academic and professional backgrounds. The Spotify podcast platform and Microsoft Excel were utilized to collect descriptive statistics for demographic, engagement and performance data, and stratify featured guests by profession.
Results: Listeners primarily engaged with the ‘Time Titans’ through Apple (47.1%) and Spotify (37.6%) podcasts. Total streams and downloads on all platforms was 3,383, with an average of 78 per episode. Listeners were primarily within the United States (81.6%), followed by Germany (6.8%). The majority of listeners were female (58.3%) and between 35-44 years old (41.2%), followed by 28-34 years (30.5%) and 45-59 years (14.3%). The majority of podcasts featured radiation oncology physicians (n=14, 63.6%); however, multi-speciality physicians, other professionals (life coach, journalist, spiritual leader), and a patient were also featured as lead guests.
Conclusion: Digital tools including podcasts which offer coaching from individuals with a variety of personal, academic, and career experiences may be uniquely well-positioned to engage listeners towards effective approaches for wellness and professional advancement.