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Becoming a Fellow of ASCODon S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOJun 07, 2018
FASCO is something earned through service to ASCO and to the field of oncology. One cannot apply or pay a fee to receive it.
Professional Development
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Connect, Collaborate, and Learn at #ASCO18 Women's Networking CenterWomen in OncologyMay 25, 2018
Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel shares a first look at the program for the Women's Networking Center at the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting. 
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
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Physician Moms: Supporting Ourselves and Each OtherWomen in OncologyMay 18, 2018
At a forum on work-life balance, Dr. Julia Close was asked, "When is the best time to have children?" There's no easy answer to this question.
Professional Development
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Changes to MOC: New Pathways for AssessmentClifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCOMay 17, 2018
ASCO would like to inform you of some changes to MOC that are a direct result of your input and our open, transparent collaboration with the ABIM. 
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
Does Gender Matter? A Look at the Facts About ASCO’s Annual MeetingMiriam Knoll, MDMay 09, 2018
As scientistics, we know that data matters. Dr. Reshma Jagsi and I examine the data about gender and participation in the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
Addressing Cognitive Dissonance and Physician Dissatisfaction With Social Media Miriam Knoll, MDApr 26, 2018
A source of frustration for many doctors is the cognitive dissonance of how we want to practice medicine versus how we actually practice medicine.
Practice and Patient Care, Professional Development
Highlights of March Board of Directors Meeting: Strategic PlanningClifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCOMar 30, 2018
The decisions the Board made will enable ASCO to define the behaviors and resources that support our professional community to achieve greater career satisfaction while delivering ever better care.
Professional Development
February Break: A Working Vacation Isn’t Work-Life BalanceDon S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOMar 20, 2018
During a weeklong vacation, I made a point of being truly present with my family. What did I learn from unplugging? A lot, actually.
Professional Development
The New Abnormal: How a Regular Person Becomes a DoctorRichard Mark Boulay, MDMar 12, 2018
I was normal… once. Then I went to medical school. 
Practice and Patient Care, Professional Development
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S.P.O.T. Is Not a Sport: Building a Professional Development Group in RussiaInternational PerspectivesFeb 22, 2018
Dr. Evgeniya Kharchenko dreamed of creating a local society for young specialists in Russia with ASCO’s values, and made her dream a reality.
International, Professional Development
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The Problem With Perfectionism – In One Procrastinated Blog PostWomen in OncologyJan 30, 2018
Dr. Julia Close considers the relationship between perfectionism and procrastination, and learning to find satisfaction in a task well (but not perfectly) done.
Professional Development
What Makes a Good Doctor?Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOJan 17, 2018
Each time I am asked to interview a candidate to help choose future medical students, residents, and fellows, the same question goes through my mind: What will make a good doctor?
Professional Development
How Can We Narrow the Opportunity Gap?Women in OncologyNov 28, 2017
Dr. Julia Close describes a recent study about the dearth of sponsorship opportunities for women in medicine. Narrowing the opportunity gap is crucial for narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions.
Professional Development
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ASCO Patient-Clinician Communication Guideline: Fostering Relationship-Centered CareGuest CommentaryNov 20, 2017
Guideline co-chairs Drs. Timothy Gilligan and Walter Baile highlight specific recommendations for better communication and provide some examples of how they can translate into practice.
Practice and Patient Care, Professional Development
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ASCO’s Quality Training Program: A Chief Resident ReflectsGuest CommentaryNov 13, 2017
With support from ASCO's Quality Training Program, Dr. Arjun Gupta and his team were able to make major reductions in patient wait time for chemotherapy.
Practice and Patient Care, Professional Development
Putting Your Emotions to WorkPhysician WellnessOct 09, 2017
When your day seems to be a cascade of bad news, your attitude about stress can impact its effect on you. Dr. Julia Close shares a personal story about maintaining perspective during a challenging time.
Professional Development
Tug of WarWomen in OncologyOct 09, 2017
"As a mother and an oncologist, there are always times when I am plagued with doubt, feeling I could be more fully present in one role if I wasn’t worrying about the other," says Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel.
Professional Development
Facing Disaster: Every Little Thing Can Make a DifferencePhysician WellnessOct 02, 2017
In the wake of a natural disaster, writes Dr. Enrique Soto Pérez de Celis, small acts like checking in with a patient via text can go a long way in providing reassurance and care.
International, Practice and Patient Care, Professional Development

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