Professional Development

COVID-19 Disrupts Critical Career Phase for Early-Career Oncologists

In adversity, there is opportunity: despite the cancellation of an incredible professional opportunity due to COVID-19, Dr. Khalid El Bairi is focusing on how he can have a positive impact as an early-career...

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An Oncology Trainee’s Perspective in New York City During COVID-19: Stories From the Front Line

As New York City moves toward its new normal, Dr. Astha Thakkar considers the lessons learned over the past 7 weeks of crisis and rapid change due to COVID-19.

My Life With the Bergerots: A Tale of Mentorship and Friendship

Dr. Sumanta K. Pal recounts the professional and personal rewards of investing in trainees from abroad as his mentees and friends Dr. Cristiane Bergerot and Dr. Paulo Bergerot return to their home country of...

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Love of Learning in the Time of COVID-19

Dr. Martina Murphy, Dr. Devika Das, and Dr. Elizabeth Henry consider how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hematology/oncology training, and offer tips for staying connected to trainees.

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An International Medical Graduate’s Journey in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Mona Hassan arrived in the United States excited for professional development and activism opportunities. Within a week, COVID-19 completely derailed her plans.

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COVID-19: A Trainee’s Perspective

I attempt to make sense of the shifting tides and what they mean for my patients, colleagues, and loved ones (while maintaining safe social distance from my co-fellows).

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We Cannot Lose Another Oncologist to Burnout: Encouraging a Path Towards Wellness

Dr. Anna M. Laucis examines the drivers of professional burnout in oncology, and the devastating cost of failing to acknowledge the effects of burnout.

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#OncoAlert Celebrates Its First Birthday Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Gil Morgan shares the story behind #OncoAlert, and we discuss why you should be paying attention, especially in our current situation.

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How the IDEA Changed My Life With a New Perspective on Cancer Survivorship

Dr. Aleesha Adatia's experience at Stanford University as part of the International Development and Education Award is helping her improve support for cancer survivors in her home country of Tanzania.

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The Importance of Having Mentors, Both Locally and Globally

By learning from mentors in different countries and settings, Dr. Frederick Ivan Ting becomes a better physician, and his patients recieve better care.

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