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Fellows on Film: Is the General Oncologist Still a Possibility?

January 31st 2022

Michael L. Grossbard, MD, and Rabi Upadhyay, MD, Instructor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discuss whether it's still a possibility to be a general oncologist following an oncology fellowship.

Fellows on Film: The Compact Style of Oncology Fellowship Training

January 31st 2022

Michael L. Grossbard, MD, and Rabi Upadhyay, MD, Instructor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discuss the compact style that comprises oncology fellowship training.

Fellows on Film: Selecting a Mentor During Oncology Fellowship

January 31st 2022

Michael L. Grossbard, MD, and Rabi Upadhyay, MD, Instructor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, share advice in selecting a mentor during an oncology fellowship.

Fellows on Film: Lessons Learned During Oncology Fellowship

January 28th 2022

Michael L. Grossbard, MD, and Rabi Upadhyay, MD, Instructor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, share their experiences as a fellowship director and an oncology fellow, respectively.

Sorting Through Sexism, Guilt, and Motherhood in Medicine

January 27th 2022

Drs Garg, Outlaw-Evans, and Farrington discuss their experiences as women in oncology, changes they have observed in the culture of medicine, and their advice to young women entering the field.

The Clinical Utility of Surrogate End Points Sparks Debate in Oncology

January 20th 2022

Maurie Markman, MD, discusses the debate between surrogate end points of overall survival and progression-free survival in clinical trials within oncology.

3D Virtual Reality Poised to Offer Superior Patient Education in Oncology

January 14th 2022

Patient education in oncology can often be daunting and complicated for clinicians and patients.

Overcoming Barriers to Clinical Access in Oncology Care Delivery Requires Multilevel Interventions

January 13th 2022

Christopher S. Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, discusses the lack of dissemination and implementation of evidence-based health care delivery innovations focused on addressing disparities in care.

Implications of FDA Approval of Alzheimer Drug May Extend to Novel Anticancer Therapies

January 10th 2022

It is difficult to know where exactly to begin this commentary regarding the FDA approval to permit commer-cial sales of the Alzheimer disease drug aducanumab-avwa.

A Gut Check on the Digital Divide: How Wearable Devices Are Changing Cancer Care

January 6th 2022

The idea to provide wearable devices to my patients first came to me 6 years ago at a charity spinning event.

The Future of Cancer Care Depends on Trust in the Scientific Community

January 4th 2022

Maurie Markman, MD, shares how evidence strongly supports that approaches to cancer prevention have little chance of success unless those being targeted are willing to listen to, and ultimately trust, the recommendations being made by members of the scientific community.

Gilbert on Gaining New Ground at Vanderbilt

January 3rd 2022

Dr Gilbert discusses her new role as associate director for research, education, and professional development at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and shares some of her short- and long-term goals in this position.

Data Quality Issues Plague the US Health Care System

December 31st 2021

Oleg Bess, MD, explains why data quality is essential to improving the United States health care system.

Finding Focus in Fellowship

December 26th 2021

Leslie S. Kersun, MD, MSCE, MSEd, discusses finding the right fellowship program; the challenge of balancing research, patient care, and education as a trainee; and finding one’s focus during fellowship.

Cautiously Reentering the World

December 25th 2021

A little self-reflection and a lot of self-compassion go a long way in a world of immense change.

It Is Time to Reexamine Control Arms in Phase 3 Trials

December 23rd 2021

Maurie Markman, MD on strategies to appropriately evaluate small but clinically relevant patient subsets for whom traditional phase 3 randomized clinical trials are difficult, if not impossible, to complete in a realistically timely manner.

Bleicher and Nardello Talk About Finding the Best Fit for Fellowship in Oncology

December 2nd 2021

Dr. Bleicher and Dr. Nardello discuss the process of finding a mentor, what to look for in a fellowship program, and the benefits of fellowship for both academic and community oncologists.

What Can Residents Learn From an Oncology Fellowship?

November 25th 2021

Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, and Salvatore Nardello, DO, discuss what the benefits are of an oncology fellowship and the takeaways and important lessons Nardello learned from his own breast oncology fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Why Should Someone Pursue a Fellowship in Oncology?

November 25th 2021

Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, and Salvatore Nardello, DO, discuss what brought Dr. Nardello to the breast cancer field, what made him decide to pursue an oncology fellowship, and what residents should think about when choosing a fellowship location.

The Multifaceted Threat of Cyberattacks in Oncology

November 1st 2021

Diego Adrianzen Herrera, MD, shares his experience with a cyberattack at the University of Vermont Health Network and its effect on inpatient and outpatient care delivery.