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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.

Dec 23, 2013
Celebrating Our Accomplishments While Planning Next Steps
It’s an honor tolaunch ASCO’s 50thanniversary with the January 2014 issue of yourmember publication,a fitting forumas the Society’s initiatives and growthhave always been member-focused andmember-led.
Oct 29, 2013
Bringing Hope to People with Cancer around the World
The Society’sinternational reachcontinues to grow.We now have morethan 10,000 non-U.S.–based members,approximately one-third of theSociety’s total membership. In addition,more than half of all Annual Meetingattendees hail from non-U.S. locations.
Aug 27, 2013
In Pursuit of Quality
Pursuing quality measurement and quality improvement in cancer care are now mainstream expectations for the oncology community. All of us should be taking steps to ensure that quality standards are implemented at our institutions and practices, not only because quality measurement plays a role in...
Jun 28, 2013
Joining Forces to Achieve the Best Outcomes for Practices and Patients
We know that oncology care costs and physician reimbursement issues continue to be a central concern for the oncology community. As the nation gears up for an active fall lobbying season, there is no doubt that health care reform, Medicare, and Medicaid will continue to be prime targets in federal...
Apr 23, 2013
Connecting the Practice-Changing with the Practical
This issue of our member magazine, ASCO Connection, certainly captures the dichotomies in oncology today. We have the promise of high-tech treatments based on molecular pathways and personalized medicine as captured by many of the Oral Abstract Sessions to be...
Mar 01, 2013
It’s Time to Start Planning Your Annual Meeting Experience
It will soon be spring and that means it’s time to start planning your ASCO Annual Meeting experience. Our cover story will help you do just that with a sneak preview of the...

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