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Apr 16, 2024
Surviving Hematology/Oncology Fellowship and Beyond: A Twitter Discussion With Current Fellows and Fellowship Aspirants
Following a HemOncFellows’ Network discussion on common questions aspiring and current fellows have about oncology fellowship, 10 participants, organizers, and members share practical advice that you can use in preparing for your fellowship.
Miriam Knoll, MD
Apr 09, 2024
Here’s How to Find Your Next Oncology Job: Tips for Oncologists on the Career Move
How should an oncologist investigate a career change? How does one find their second or third job out of training? Here are some strategies to consider.
Guest Commentary
Apr 04, 2024
The Best Year of Medical School: My Journey Through ASCO’s Virtual Mentorship Program
"To any medical students and residents who have a spark for oncology, I cannot recommend the VMP enough," said Zain Ahmad. "It is an experience that could change the trajectory of your career."
Guest Commentary
Mar 14, 2024
Insignificant Being and Significant Existence: A Well-Being Mindset for Oncology Professionals
When everyone is aligned with values and purpose in our societies and workplaces, we create spaces that put the well-being of all humans at the center, according to Prof. Sabe Sabesan, Anoj Sabesan, and Prof. Lynden Roberts.
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Jonathan S. Berek, MD, MMedSc, FASCO

Jonathan S. Berek, MD, MMS, FASCO, is the Laurie Kraus Lacob Professor and Director of the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute, where he specializes in gynecologic oncology. He is also Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford. An ASCO member since 1983, he is the Co-Chair of the Management of Cervical Cancer Guideline Expert Panel. He has also served on numerous other ASCO committees, including the Scientific Program Committee and the Cancer Education Committee.

Feb 23, 2016
Looking Forward to the 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting
Each year, the ASCO President selects a theme around which the ASCO Annual Meeting coalesces. Dr. Julie M. Vose’s theme, as you will see in our cover story, highlights the...
Dec 17, 2015
Oncology: A Field Connected Across Many Fronts
It is no accident that our Society’s member publication is titled ASCO Connection— its mission is to connect members to ASCO, ASCO to its members, and members to each other. After all, connection is why we join professional societies in the first place: to be a part of something bigger than...
Oct 19, 2015
Coordinating Care and Resources in an Era of Economic and Administrative Challenges
As the Society dedicated to clinical oncology, ASCO has long featured a number of tools and programs to help members deliver the highest-quality care to patients. Now all of these practice-enhancing resources are under one roof.
Jul 01, 2015
Embracing the Changes Ahead
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Society’s new President, Dr. Julie M. Vose. Dr. Vose brings extensive experience to the job as an internationally recognized expert in the research and treatment of patients with lymphoma, coupled with a strong background in...
Apr 24, 2015
Preparing for the Biggest Oncology Event of the Year
Dear Colleagues: For many of us, the ASCO Annual Meeting is simply known as “ASCO.” It’s when we can count on learning about new scientific advances—some that will be truly practice changing. It’s where we come together to absorb and debate the many changes in our field, and most importantly...
Feb 26, 2015
Transforming Scientific Advances into Patient Care
Dear Colleagues: This is an excitingtime of year forASCO as the organizationand manyof its members arepreparing in earnestfor the much-anticipated ASCOAnnual Meeting. “Illumination and Innovation: TransformingData into Learning” is thetheme chosen by ASCO President Dr.Peter Yu...

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