Professional Development

Advancing Research in Resource-Limited Settings: Have the Courage to Create Your Own Path

When you are building a research career in a country with limited infrastructure and opportunities, you must have the courage to blaze your own trail, and trust that success will follow, said Dr. Khalid El...

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Insights to Share and Lessons to Learn

There has never been a more pertinent moment for all of us to consider how we can engage with colleagues in other countries to solve the problems of cancer.

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How to Say Goodbye: Reflections on the Role of Narrative Oncology

Dr. Anna M Laucis discusses the landscape and future opportunities for narrative medicine, along with her own explorations in original artwork and poetry.

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Integrating New Knowledge and Ideas Into Our Practice and Research

The weeks following the ASCO Annual Meeting always feel like a bit of a reset, as we emerge energized from connecting with friends and colleagues.

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Fostering a Collegial Culture as a Consultant

Establishing a reputation of humility, collegiality, and kindness ensures that people can seek you out earlier than later, which can prevent many complications and delays in care.

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The 3rd International Day of Taroudant on Research and Innovation: An Opportunity for Early-Career Cancer Researchers to Advance Their Careers in Morocco

Dr. Khalid El Bairi reports on the educational presentations and exciting directions for future research from a recent event organized by young professionals in Taroudant, Morocco.

A First-of-Its-Kind Opportunity to Integrate Training in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Palliative Care

At the launch of an innovative partnership to combine medical oncology, hematology, and hospice and palliative medicine into a single fellowship program, Dr. Ramy Sedhom shares perspectives on the value of...

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.

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