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Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
May 23, 2023
Putting Discoveries Into Action
Whether you participate in person in Chicago, watch sessions online, or keep up with the meeting outcomes and conversations on social media (or any combination of these), I hope the ASCO Annual Meeting leaves you feeling inspired and, above all, connected.
International Perspectives
May 04, 2023
The Australasian Teletrial Model: A National Approach to Decentralizing Clinical Trials Into Regional and Rural Communities
"If we can provide chemotherapy services through a tele-chemotherapy model at smaller rural centers, why can’t we do the same for clinical trials?" asks Dr. Sabe Sabesan.
International Perspectives
Apr 27, 2023
Lessons From the Other Side of Academic Publishing: My Experience as an ASCO Journals Editorial Fellow
The ASCO Journals Editorial Fellowship changed Dr. Mona Hassan's perspective on the publication process.
Guest Commentary
Apr 20, 2023
Here for the Socks: Building the Physician-Patient Relationship in an Unexpected Way
Novelty socks were the surprising vessel through which Dr. Jon Steinmetz built trust and connection with a withdrawn patient.
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Inas Abuali, MD, FACP

Inas Abuali, MD, FACP, is a hematologist oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital/instructor at Harvard Medical School. An ASCO member since 2014, she is passionate about medical education and professional career development and has served on several committees including the ASCO Trainee and Early Career Council, the Scientific Program Committee, and the Question Writing Group Committee. Follow Dr. Abuali on Twitter @inas_md.

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Apr 18, 2023
It Is Time We Retire the “Back in My Day” Platitudes in Health Care
We cannot self-care our way out of the current structural failures in our health care system that contribute to burnout. We can and must do better for our learners and for our workforce.
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Feb 15, 2023
The Challenges of Building a Community During Your Oncology Career Transitions
At every transition point in my career, the most difficult aspect has always been the quest to find a community, to fit in, and to create a semblance of a home.
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Oct 20, 2022
On Belonging
How does someone like me achieve belonging, when my simple existence in certain spaces offends some, enrages others, and brings out many prejudices and stereotypes?
Jun 30, 2022
Fostering a Collegial Culture as a Consultant
Establishing a reputation of humility, collegiality, and kindness ensures that people can seek you out earlier than later, which can prevent many complications and delays in care.
Feb 08, 2022
What Would You Include on Your CV of Failures?
We need authentic and honest conversations about professional failures. I was fortunate to have one with Dr. Fawzi Abu Rous.
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Nov 24, 2021
Giving Thanks During a Season of Change and Challenge
Transitions are hard in a medical career, especially as the holidays approach, but you can offer colleagues the gift of a listening ear and a safe space. 

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