What does the cryptic crossword clue "Medic encountering American oldster in reality TV programme (8)" mean?

The definition is "Medic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DOC (synonym="Medic") + US (abbreviation="American") + OAP (synonym="oldster") = DOCUSOAP; definition: "TV programme" The answer is DOCUSOAP.

Medic encountering American oldster in reality TV programme (8)

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