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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.
Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MPH, MBA, MSc, MA, FACS, FRCS, FASCO
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.
International Perspectives
Mar 07, 2023
ASCO Cancer Control in Primary Care Course Supports Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Prevention, Palliative Care Efforts in Nepal
Following his participation in the International Development and Education Award program in 2019, Dr. Deebya Raj Mishra made a commitment to bring preventive and palliative care education to primary care physicians in Eastern Nepal.
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
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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Aug 10, 2021
Fellowship 101: Perfecting Your Application–Volume 2
In Volume 2 of his series, Dr. Dawood Findakly provides guidance for those who want to construct an impeccable fellowship application. 
Jul 22, 2021
Managing Symptoms for Patients: A Call to Study Supportive Care
Dr. Jennifer Temel and Dr. Daniel E. Lage discuss building a career in cancer symptom management research.
Jul 21, 2021
Too Many Oncology Conferences: What is Feasible?
Dr. Samer Al Hadidi shares how a clear strategy may help to choose the best conference/s to attend according to interest and/or availability. 
Jul 13, 2021
Reflections Through Residency Training
Dr. Dawood Findakly shares a meaningful farewell to his residency program at The Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix) Program and offers tips that will help incoming residents as they start their training.
Jun 17, 2021
Fellowship 101: Molding Your Future–A Series
In his new series, Dr. Dawood Findakly provides insights to help determine future medical careers and subspecialty selection by utilizing concepts he learned throughout his career. 
Jun 10, 2021
Breaking Bad News: Adapting SPIKES for Virtual Visits
According to Dr. Aakash Desai and Dr. Turab Mohammed, the pandemic has emphasized one of the most challenging yet quintessential skills needed for a health care provider: the ability to break bad news compassionately to families.

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