Professional Development

You Are What You See: Reflections on the Second Year of Oncology Fellowship

As you begin fellowship, "the sheer amount of new knowledge you’re expected to learn [is] like being handed and expected to read a book in a language you barely know," writes Dr. Matthew Kurian.

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Advancing Research in Resource-Limited Settings: Good Research Starts With Good Training in Evidence-Based Medicine

Dr. Khalid El Bairi advises early-career researchers in low- and middle-income countries to focus first on learning universal methodology, then on targeted training for specific projects.

Advancing Research on Cancer in Resource-Limited Settings: Don’t Be Just a Passenger, Be the Pilot!

In a planned series of five articles, Dr. Khalid El Bairi will share his career journey as a young cancer researcher in an LMIC and propose recommendations to enhance research in resource-limited settings.

IDEA: The First Life-Changing Moment of My Oncology Career in Azerbaijan

Dr. Narmin Talibova shares her journey as the first International Development and Education Award recipient from Azerbaijan and how the award is helping her improve cancer care in her home country.

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The Beauty of the White Coat Ceremony in Medical School

I have been to many white coat ceremonies for medical students at my own institution, but this year, I had the joy of attending my son's white coat ceremony.

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The Role of Fellows as Mentors: A Summary From the Hematology and Oncology Fellows Network

Dr. Asmi Chattaraj, Dr. Muhammad Salman Faisal, and Dr. Faiz Anwer share takeaways and answer questions from an online discussion on how fellows can have a successful and rewarding experience by mentoring...

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Auditory Learning: A Perspective

Dr. Dawood Findakly and Dr. Kevin Gallagher discuss an important resource in continuing education from different angles.

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What Would You Include on Your CV of Failures?

We need authentic and honest conversations about professional failures. I was fortunate to have one with Dr. Fawzi Abu Rous.

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Professional Development: Strive to Be the Role Model You Wish You Had

Dr. Anghel Adrian Udrea began his career in Romania at a time when professional opportunities were limited, and he has spent 3 decades working to make a difference for the next generation of Romanian...

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On Professional Recognitions and Awards

Being recognized for your work feels great, and it also presents an opportunity for reflection on what came before and gratitude for those who have supported your journey.

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