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Why International Medical Students Should Attend the ASCO Annual MeetingInternational PerspectivesJan 27, 2020
Andrea Anampa-Guzmán and Dr. Pamela Contreras-Chavez outline the advantages of attending the ASCO Annual Meeting as an international medical student.
International, Meetings and Education, Professional Development
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ASCO Journals Editorial Fellowship: A Journey From Submission to Final DecisionGuest CommentaryJan 27, 2020
Five editorial fellows gained hands-on experience to engage in a better understanding of how a scholarly manuscript is handled.
Research and Science, Professional Development
How to Break Up With Your MentorInas Abuali, MD, FACPJan 10, 2020
I offer a few tips on how to break up with your mentor, without burning a professional bridge.
Professional Development
The Importance of International VolunteersInternational PerspectivesNov 21, 2019
Dr. Clarissa Mathias, chair-elect of ASCO's International Affairs Committee, speaks to the incredible impact that ASCO volunteers have on cancer care around the world.
International, Professional Development
How I Am Becoming A Psycho-OncologistInternational PerspectivesNov 14, 2019
If you have a passion and a calling, writes Ms. Bincy Mathew, don't let the fear of what others might think keep you from achieving your goals.
International, Professional Development
Dear Dr. Johnson: A Homage to an Incredible MentorGuest CommentaryNov 04, 2019
Dr. Arjun Gupta pens a heartfelt tribute to Dr. David H. Johnson in honor of Dr. Johnson's induction as a 2019 Giant of Cancer Care and his many years of mentorship.
Professional Development
The Oracle: A Listserv for Physician MothersWomen in OncologyNov 04, 2019
Forming a community of female physicians is an incredible support network, writes Dr. Tina Rizack.
Professional Development
Can Physicians Be Too Social on Social Media? A Discussion With Dr. Charles BlankeDon S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOOct 08, 2019
I wondered how my mentor felt on the topic of personal and professional, on whether it is a good idea to allow a look into the person behind the white coat.
Practice and Patient Care, Professional Development
Leaving Lasting Impressions on Your ChildrenWomen in OncologySep 26, 2019
Physician parents worry about the effect of their long hours and work commitments on their children. Dr. Sayeh Lavasani suggests focusing on the positive lessons you are modeling for them.
Professional Development
Think Globally, Act LocallyLinda R. Duska, MD, MPHSep 19, 2019
Imagine a world in which global oncology is studied as rigorously as hematology/oncology, palliative medicine, or public health. What might we accomplish?
International, Professional Development
The 6 PM on Friday Conundrum: Balancing My Professional and Personal LifeWomen in OncologyJul 29, 2019
No matter how well you've organized your work and life, there will always be moments when you don't have enough time for everything, as Dr. Asha Karippot describes.
Professional Development
Building Bridges: The Need for Mentors and Multidisciplinarity in OncologyInternational PerspectivesJul 19, 2019
Dr. Zuhir Bodalal wanted to be able to offer chances to patients who would otherwise be out of options, so he needed to find a way to bridge different worlds.
International, Professional Development
New Paradigms for Developing Skills in a Technology-Driven Medical WorldMiriam Knoll, MDJul 08, 2019
How does a group of talented, busy surgeons find the time to change their surgical paradigm? Dr. Nabil P. Rizk and I had an enlightening conversation about cost, value, quality of care, and process improvement.
Practice and Patient Care, Professional Development
Talk Less, Do More: Why It's Time to Just Put the Women in ChargeMiriam Knoll, MDJun 11, 2019
Real actions that promote women and under-represented groups in medicine are doable, starting today.
Professional Development
Nudging the Work-Life PendulumMerry Jennifer Markham, MD, FACPJun 03, 2019
The concept of work-life balance is a mirage. Instead, I think of it as a pendulum that sways between my priorities to match the moment and the setting. 
Professional Development
Lessons From Early Career: Keeping Room for the UnimaginableGuest CommentaryJun 03, 2019
Even if you're a planner, writes Dr. Martina Murphy, be open to career opportunities that may lead you in directions you never considered. 
Professional Development
My Best Tips for Preparing for ASCO’s Annual MeetingMiriam Knoll, MDMay 30, 2019
To help you get the most out of #ASCO19, I'm sharing a vlog on networking (it's not as scary as you think!) and strategies for organizing your schedule and maximizing your face time with the people you want to meet.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
Women in Oncology: Let’s Learn, Connect, Reflect Together at 2019 ASCO Annual MeetingWomen in OncologyMay 30, 2019
"As women in oncology, we have so many common stories and so much to learn from one another," writes Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development

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