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Apr 16, 2024
Surviving Hematology/Oncology Fellowship and Beyond: A Twitter Discussion With Current Fellows and Fellowship Aspirants
Following a HemOncFellows’ Network discussion on common questions aspiring and current fellows have about oncology fellowship, 10 participants, organizers, and members share practical advice that you can use in preparing for your fellowship.
Miriam Knoll, MD
Apr 09, 2024
Here’s How to Find Your Next Oncology Job: Tips for Oncologists on the Career Move
How should an oncologist investigate a career change? How does one find their second or third job out of training? Here are some strategies to consider.
Guest Commentary
Apr 04, 2024
The Best Year of Medical School: My Journey Through ASCO’s Virtual Mentorship Program
"To any medical students and residents who have a spark for oncology, I cannot recommend the VMP enough," said Zain Ahmad. "It is an experience that could change the trajectory of your career."
Guest Commentary
Mar 14, 2024
Insignificant Being and Significant Existence: A Well-Being Mindset for Oncology Professionals
When everyone is aligned with values and purpose in our societies and workplaces, we create spaces that put the well-being of all humans at the center, according to Prof. Sabe Sabesan, Anoj Sabesan, and Prof. Lynden Roberts.
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Michael A. Thompson, FASCO, MD, PhD

Michael A. Thompson, MD, PhD, FASCO, is a hematologist/oncologist for Aurora Cancer Care and is the medical director of early-phase cancer research at Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. He served as 2016-2017 chair of the Cancer Education Committee and is a member of the Research Community Forum Council. He previously served on the Cancer Education Committee on Lymphoma & Plasma Cell Disorders, Integrated Media and Technology Committee, and Development and Fundraising Committee of the Conquer Cancer Foundation. He is a past participant in the ASCO Leadership Development Program. Follow Dr. Thompson on Twitter @mtmdphd.

Nov 26, 2014
ECOG-ACRIN Annual Meeting of the National Clinical Trials Network
OverviewThe Eastern Cooperative Group & American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ECOG-ACRIN) Cancer Research Group Fall meeting was held in Orlando, FL on November 13 to 15, 2014.
Oct 22, 2014
Are We Ready for “Academic Promotions Should Consider Social Media”?
On October 14, 2014, the blogger @Skepticscalpel posted “Academic promotions should consider social media” on the...
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Sep 26, 2014
NCORP Inaugural 2014 Meeting at NCI
Overview The NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Inaugural Investigator’s meeting was held at the NCI Shady Grove facility in Rockville, MD, on September 22, 2014. Interestingly, this is a beautiful new Leadership in Energy...
Dec 10, 2013
Twitter Use Increasing at ASH and ASCO Annual Meetings
I attended the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 55th Annual Meeting (officially December 7-10, 2013). It seemed like the amount of Twitter activity had increased before and during the meeting compared to prior years. I asked Audun...
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Aug 29, 2013
Online Patient Communities for the E-Patient: “Betwixt and Between” a New Patient and an Expert
In my first ASCO Connection blog post (10/25/11), I talked about “Participatory Medicine in Oncology” by asking: “What does a healthy medicine and oncology “ecosystem” look...
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May 31, 2013
Consulting for Family & Friends – How Do You Do It?
I often am asked for opinions about hematology/oncology cases from colleagues around the country. Additionally, whenever a family friend or relative is diagnosed with cancer, I also often am asked for an opinion. How do you handle these unofficial second opinions?

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