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International Perspectives
Jun 10, 2022
The 3rd International Day of Taroudant on Research and Innovation: An Opportunity for Early-Career Cancer Researchers to Advance Their Careers in Morocco
Dr. Khalid El Bairi reports on the educational presentations and exciting directions for future research from a recent event organized by young professionals in Taroudant, Morocco.
International Perspectives
May 19, 2022
Advancing Research in Resource-Limited Settings: Good Research Starts With Good Training in Evidence-Based Medicine
Dr. Khalid El Bairi advises early-career researchers in low- and middle-income countries to focus first on learning universal methodology, then on targeted training for specific projects.
International Perspectives
May 17, 2022
Awareness to Wellness: The Path to A World Without Cervical Cancer
"If we, as knowledgeable people, start informing women whom we come across about cervical cancer screening, we add a drop to the ocean of wellness," said Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
May 12, 2022
#ASCO22: The Evolution of the New Normal
Since ASCO22 will be offered as a hybrid meeting, with both an in-person and a virtual experience, we get the best of both worlds.
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Guest Commentary

Guest Commentary on ASCOconnection.org provides an interactive platform for leaders in their respective fields to share timely perspectives on oncology topics. If you are an ASCO member interested in contributing a guest post, please contact ascoconnection@asco.org.

Nov 02, 2021
Telemedicine in Oncology Training: Here to Stay
We should start to implement and teach telemedicine earlier in training, so that new trainees can have all the tools needed to navigate and use this modality without any fear or limitation, said Dr. Tarek Haykal.
Oct 19, 2021
Vacation
Dr. Samer Al Hadidi shares a personal story about the struggles he encountered during his first year of fellowship as he coped with the loss of his father.
Oct 13, 2021
Hem-Onc Fellows Network: A Twitter Community for Trainees
The Hem-Onc Fellows Network is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in hematology-oncology, said Mrs. Andrea Anampa-Guzmán, Dr. Muhammad Salman Faisal, and Dr. Aakash Desai. 
Oct 07, 2021
Fellowship 101: Insights for a Successful Fellowship Interview–Volume 3
In Volume 3 of his series, Dr. Dawood Findakly provides guidance on the virtual fellowship interview process. 
Sep 09, 2021
Studying During Fellowship: Tips to Build Your Knowledge Base
"I think of my fellowship studies as a series of layers—every time I do well at one layer, I am ready to move to the next one," said Dr. Tarek Haykal.
Aug 24, 2021
Navigating From Fellowship to Early Career in a Middle-Income Country: How To Manage Life-Work Balance
Fostering connections with colleagues, mentors, and family is a first step to finding balance during the transition from fellowship to early career, according to Dr. Camila Bragança Xavier.

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