Social Networking

I often hear, “Hey, I know you from Twitter!” as I turn on my heels to identify the source. A variation of this exclamation has become commonplace at scientific conferences.

In this video, Narjust Duma, MD, previews an ASCO Annual Meeting education session that will define microaggressions and describe strategies and actions that can be taken to improve the workplace environment.

In a video exclusive, Rhonda F. Souza, MD, AGAF, speaks about the benefits of in-person meetings and previews AGA’s upcoming sessions at Digestive Disease Week, with topics ranging from disparities in health care to advances in technology.

Joining a professional organization, whether in a specialty or general medicine, can be personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, but the ultimate winners may be patients.

For many in oncology, attending medical conferences is essential to stay up to speed on the latest treatment advances and research. But for one early-career oncologist, attending one meeting was also career changing.

In his presentation at the Women In Medicine Summit, W. Brad Johnson, PhD, acknowledged the oddness of the fact that he and his co-presenter David G. Smith, PhD, were “two men at a women’s conference.”

A model for “turning words into action in 1 minute or less” can be used for presentations, panels, meetings, media interviews and writing emails, according to a speaker at the Women in Medicine Summit.

In the spring of 2019, Heather A. Wakelee, MD, was approached by a group of young women seeking guidance and connection in their careers as thoracic oncologists.

Recently published data showed that articles written by women in academic medicine had fewer journal citations regardless of authorship seniority, a disparity the authors noted may have extensive consequences for promotion and advancement.

When it comes to career development in the field of oncology, Nina Shah, MD, said one of the most important things is to “do your homework” about mentors, institutions and projects to make sure your interests align with what they can offer.