Career

Whether you're a trainee or seasoned oncology professional, there are always new developments in the field to keep you on your toes. ASCO Connection has interviews and articles by industry professionals that can help you find a new job in the field, apply for funding, and achieve your career goals.

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Becoming an Oncologist: My Fellowship Journey
Jul 06, 2021
Dr. Megan E. Emmich is currently a PGY5 starting her second year of fellowship in hematology/oncology at UConn Health – University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, CT. 
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How I Became a Surgeon, Clinical Researcher, and Director of Global Health Cancer Research
May 14, 2021
Dr. Clement A. Adebamowo has a career that spans two continents. "Thriving in cancer research requires high levels of dedication, focus, tolerance for failure, ability for self-directed learning, and resilience," he shares. 
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Navigating ASCO21 as a First-Time Attendee: Making the Most of Your Online Meeting Experience
May 03, 2021
With so many presentations and sessions at their fingertips, first-time attendees may be especially overwhelmed with where to start and how to build their schedule. Dr. Jamie H. Von Roenn has advice.
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How I Became a Pediatric Resident With an Interest in Cardio-Oncology and Anthracycline Cardiomyopathy
Mar 08, 2021
Dr. Ogie M. Ezeoke is a categorical pediatric PGY-2 at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. “I feel I must have fallen in love with the city, coming to the ASCO Annual Meeting every year but one, starting from 2013!” she said. 
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How I Became a Private Practitioner After Starting My Career in Academia
Jan 12, 2021
Dr. Alyssa G. Rieber is starting a new job as a private practitioner providing general hematology/oncology care for a rural area in the Hill Country in Texas.
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Resilience Skills Training: Developing Emotional Tools to Cope With Today’s Pandemic and Tomorrow’s Professional Challenges
Nov 10, 2020
Dr. Kathryn Bollin and Dr. Farah Nasraty share how they are putting their resilience training into action.
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How I Became a Gynecologic Medical Oncologist and Interim Division Chief
Nov 10, 2020
Dr. Merry-Jennifer Markham shares what led to her career as a gynecologic medical oncologist and interim division chief of hematology and oncology at the University of Florida. 
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The Heme/Onc COVID Learning Initiative: Trainees Step Up to Build a Novel Virtual Shared Learning Platform
Oct 21, 2020
The Hematology Oncology Collaborative Video­conferencing Learning Initiative—a trainee-driven multi-institutional virtual learning platform—was created with the aim of rapidly disseminating emerging COVID-19 knowledge.
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Give a Great Job Talk: 6 Steps to Impress Your Interviewers
Sep 02, 2020
Dr. Sagar Lonial provides tips to delivering the kind of job talk that will put you in the driver’s seat for career success. 
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How I Became a Breast Medical Oncologist and Health Policy Advocate
Sep 01, 2020
Dr. Alexandra Thomas recognizes that it is critical for health care providers to participate in shaping the values of their community.

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