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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.
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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.
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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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Edward P. Balaban, FACP, DO, FASCO

Edward P. Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO, is the medical director for the Cancer Care Partnership with Penn State University Cancer Institute and professor of medicine at Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. He has served as a Practice Guideline Implementation Network (PGIN) representative for Weight-Based Dosing Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients and Gastrointestinal Guideline Advisory Groups. Dr. Balaban is past president of the Pennsylvania Society of Oncology and Hematology. He serves as an ASCO delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA HOD).

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Nov 26, 2013
The Good of the Many—An AMA House of Delegates Report
I just returned from participating in the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) as a representative of ASCO. I, along with Drs. Chris Nunnink and Barb McAneny and ASCO staff Ms. Jennifer Brunelle and Ms. Monica Tan, attended the interim session. This session has a similar...
Sep 23, 2013
A Memorable Visit: Mentoring an IDEA Recipient Proves Meaningful for All Involved
It has been a couple of weeks since our visitor has left, but it remains a visit that should be shared. The International Development and Education Award (...
Jul 02, 2013
A Family Affair—A Weekend with the AMA House of Delegates
I just returned from an interesting family weekend. This family was the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA-HOD). I, along with Drs. Chris Nunnick, Barb McAneny, and ASCO staff, have had the pleasure of attending these meetings as a representative of ASCO for the past few years. It...
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May 05, 2010
The beginnings of a new "guideline"
It seems like I've participated in every facet of the "ASCO guideline" process. During the past three years of being part of the HSC (now CPG) committee, I have been amazed to witness how complex and detailed developing a guideline can become. The manuscripts are reviewed at several levels and...
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