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Guest Commentary
Mar 21, 2023
My Journey Through the Hematology / Oncology Fellowship Match
Dr. Michael LaPelusa shares his recent start-to-finish experience going through the Fellowship Match, with tips for preparing your application, interviewing, and telling your unique professional story.
Guest Commentary
Mar 16, 2023
Set Up Your Collaborative Team for Success: A Guideline for Advanced Practice Provider/Physician Team-Based Care in Oncology
Clear expectations are key for effective teamwork. Tammy Triglianos, Dr. Ethan Basch, and Dr. Matthew Milowsky share a guidance document to facilitate excellent collaboration in advanced practice provider/physician teams.
Guest Commentary
Mar 14, 2023
Geriatric Oncology: A Training Opportunity That Has Come of Age
Four geriatric oncology experts answer five questions about the field, including what oncology trainees need to know, how to pursue consolidated training, and why geriatric oncology is a meaningful and rewarding career.
International Perspectives
Mar 14, 2023
I Travel for Global Oncology: The Tale of My Great Journey at the University of Lahore in Pakistan
Dr. Khalid El Bairi was invited to participate in the International Summit of Health Professionals in Pakistan, a country he only knew from the news and nature documentaries. The visit challenged his perceptions and allowed him to make valuable connections.
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Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MPH, MBA, MSc, MA, FACS, FRCS, FASCO

Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MSc, MA, MPH, FACS, FRCS(C), FASCO, is a breast surgical oncologist and a professor in the Department of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. She was part of the inaugural ASCO Leadership Development Program and has served as chair of ASCO's Innovation Grants Selection Committee and as a member of ASCO's International Affairs Committee. Follow Dr. Chagpar on Twitter @AneesChagpar.

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Mar 07, 2023
ASCO Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course in Brazil Offers Practical Framework for Engaging Tumor Boards
I recently visited Porto Alegre, Brazil, for an ASCO Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course. Reducing the global cancer burden is a formidable goal, but one to which ASCO is incredibly committed.
Jun 22, 2020
Pluralism: When Will We Recognize Our Common Humanity?
Pervasive bias has been in this country for centuries, and quiet microaggressions and larger macroaggressions have been given a pass for far too long.
Mar 13, 2018
An Inspiring Experience at Cancer Control in Primary Care Course in Bhutan
When I was first asked if I would chair the Cancer Control for Primary Care Course in Bhutan, I immediately exclaimed yes! And then I sheepishly went to look up where exactly Bhutan was on a map.
May 08, 2017
Why It's Important to Make Your Voice Heard
If you say things of consequence, there may be consequences; but the alternative is to be inconsequential. Particularly in these tumultuous times for health care and research, we need to speak up!
Apr 09, 2017
A Waste of Talent: Physician Burnout Crisis Demands a Culture Change
Every year, 400 physicians commit suicide. Nearly 10% of trainees have thought about it in the last two weeks. This is a serious problem that requires a fundamental culture change.
Jun 01, 2015
The First Time
You never forget your first time . . .The sense of trepidation is overwhelming, the fear of rejection intense. You wonder about your own worthiness, but with some encouragement, you reach out—never anticipating reciprocation. But then it happens . . . almost out of the blue . . . the embrace you...

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