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January 22, 2021
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Associations provide pathways for underrepresented minorities to succeed

Associations provide pathways for underrepresented minorities to succeed

The influence of race and racism in ophthalmology is evident in the numbers.

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December 22, 2020
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VIDEO: Early career goals should include developing mentor networks, defining values

VIDEO: Early career goals should include developing mentor networks, defining values

Pamela Kunz, MD, provides two pieces of advice for women starting in oncology that she wishes she had known as a trainee and during her time as a junior faculty member.

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December 03, 2020
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Pharma exec finds switch from academia leads to rewarding connection with patients

Pharma exec finds switch from academia leads to rewarding connection with patients

Having participated in teams that brought five drugs to market, Uma Sinha, PhD, said one of the greatest rewards of working in the biotechnology industry is seeing how novel therapies extend and improve the quality of patients’ lives.

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November 05, 2020
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Survey delves into why women choose academic oncology careers

Survey delves into why women choose academic oncology careers

Enrollment of women in U.S. medical schools has exceeded that of men, suggesting an encouraging decrease in gender inequity.

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October 28, 2020
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So, you want to be a mentor?

So, you want to be a mentor?

Mentorship is defined as the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution.

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August 28, 2020
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Mentoring can promote, elevate female oncologists

Mentoring can promote, elevate female oncologists

Women in oncology may face additional challenges and obstacles in their careers, but when they support and champion one another, they can be unstoppable.

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August 27, 2020
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Determining when it is your time to retire

Determining when it is your time to retire

There comes a time in one’s career when colleagues constantly ask, “When are you going to stop working?”

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August 03, 2020
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Allergan continues support of Girls Inc. with donation, virtual mentorship

Allergan will continue supporting Girls Inc. through a $300,000 donation, mentoring services and additional resources, according to a press announcement.

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August 03, 2020
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Impactful Mentoring Over the Course of a Career

Impactful Mentoring Over the Course of a Career

My long-time friend, Mark Loehrke, MD, FACP, recently celebrated his 32nd year in academic medicine; to say he has a passion for teaching internal medicine is an understatement. In this episode, we discuss the importance of mentorship and the impact of COVID-19 on education, and Loehrke shares a phrase that’s motivated him throughout his career.

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