Professional Development

How to Break Up With Your Mentor

I offer a few tips on how to break up with your mentor, without burning a professional bridge.

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The Importance of International Volunteers

Dr. Clarissa Mathias, chair-elect of ASCO's International Affairs Committee, speaks to the incredible impact that ASCO volunteers have on cancer care around the world.

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How I Am Becoming A Psycho-Oncologist

If you have a passion and a calling, writes Ms. Bincy Mathew, don't let the fear of what others might think keep you from achieving your goals.

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Dear Dr. Johnson: A Homage to an Incredible Mentor

Dr. Arjun Gupta pens a heartfelt tribute to Dr. David H. Johnson in honor of Dr. Johnson's induction as a 2019 Giant of Cancer Care and his many years of mentorship.

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The Oracle: A Listserv for Physician Mothers

Forming a community of female physicians is an incredible support network, writes Dr. Tina Rizack.

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Can Physicians Be Too Social on Social Media? A Discussion With Dr. Charles Blanke

I wondered how my mentor felt on the topic of personal and professional, on whether it is a good idea to allow a look into the person behind the white coat.

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Leaving Lasting Impressions on Your Children

Physician parents worry about the effect of their long hours and work commitments on their children. Dr. Sayeh Lavasani suggests focusing on the positive lessons you are modeling for them.

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Think Globally, Act Locally

Imagine a world in which global oncology is studied as rigorously as hematology/oncology, palliative medicine, or public health. What might we accomplish?

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The 6 PM on Friday Conundrum: Balancing My Professional and Personal Life

No matter how well you've organized your work and life, there will always be moments when you don't have enough time for everything, as Dr. Asha Karippot describes.

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Building Bridges: The Need for Mentors and Multidisciplinarity in Oncology

Dr. Zuhir Bodalal wanted to be able to offer chances to patients who would otherwise be out of options, so he needed to find a way to bridge different worlds.

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