how can I become an ovarian cancer doc?
Hi, I'm a 2nd-year hem/onc fellow. I recently got interested in specializing in ovarian cancer. In my institution, gyn onc docs are all gynecologists and I haven't seen any med onc doc seeing gyn onc...
View ArticleHow to prepare for hem/onc match with no research oportunity
I’m in a small IM program and there hasn’t been any real research opportunities here. We had a few cases that we couldn’t follow through with and doing a poster on it wasn’t possible but I’m working on...
View ArticleHeme only fellowship in Canada
Hello I have questions on heme fellowship in Canada. - how competitive is it? I am Canadian IMG finishing IM residency in the US. - is there any hem/onc program in Canada? - if i finish heme only, can...
View ArticleRanking list of top Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Programs 2019-2020?
Just for my friend, Please..............any inputs about how to rank the following Hematology-Oncology fellowship programs? 1, Columbia Univ 2, University of Michigan 3, Duke 4, UW, seattle 5, UPen 6,...
View ArticleInterested in private practice. Does prestige of fellowship matter?
I am wrapping up interviews and my top choice is a solid NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center (only 45 of these in the nation). I have also interviewed at a couple of places with ivy league...
View ArticleConfused about career choices.
I’m an IMG, new mom, graduated from a "clinically strong" university residency program and burnt out a little although I feel I did benefit from my strong clinical training in residency. I had some...
View Article3rd year fellow, looking for my first job
I'm in my 3rd year, mid-tier academic program in midwest. Despite publications in GI, I do like thoracic, breast, and benign hem. In other words, I enjoy variety w/o a strong desire to subspecialize. I...
View ArticleHeme/onc advice for a student
Hi, I'm a 7th year MD/PhD student thinking about pursuing IM then heme/onc. I did cancer research during both college and grad school, although my first author papers are in pretty mediocre journals....
View ArticleInterview dates' swap
Hi guys, If anyone got an interview at the University of Kentucky and would like to swap the IV date, please contact me privately. Thanks!
View ArticleWorrying about my clinic pts during my off time
First year fellow, starting to struggle with my continuity pts and worrying about them after I see then in clinic or after starting chemo. I worry I forget to follow up on abnormal labs and imaging and...
View ArticleInfusion center ownership & PP
What is the market like in terms of ownership of chemotherapy infusion centers, especially in big cities? Is it dominated, like in nephro, by a few big players like DaVita, or more small, physician...
View Articlethreat of midlevel encroachment in heme/onc
Is there any threat of midlevel encroachment in heme/onc? I see in general IM, outpatient primary care + hospitalist, PA's/NP's are increasingly being hired; is there any possibility of midlevels...
View Article[3rd year medical student] Feel like I'm not inherently smart enough to be an...
Hey guys. I recently posted about my step 1 score of a 223 asking if I'd have a chance to match anywhere down the line (you guys said yes). This community is amazing and I'm really grateful for all the...
View ArticlePotential offers, need advice
Heme/Onc fellow from a tier-1 fellowship program needing advice on first attending gig. Offer 1: PP, Pacific NW, small sized metro (450k population), salaried position 400k base + production bonus....
View ArticlePossible at all to match heme onc with a 223 Step 1 score and repeat year?
Hey guys. I know this is super annoying since I'm only a third year and haven't even matched IM yet. But I just want to know if I'd be automatically screened before I applied. I got a 223 on Step 1...
View ArticleHospitalist for years deciding to go back and do fellowship
So I am a DO who graduated from residency (combined IM-Pediatrics program) at a reasonably reputable (at least regionally) program in the northeast. I never really seriously considered fellowship while...
View ArticleLooking for audio hematology boardprep material
Hello, I'm in the process of preparing for hematology board certification exams later this year. I've the ASH-SAP books and questions but looking for a good audio review. Any suggestions? I looked at...
View ArticleCOVID + ABIM Initial Certification -- Too Risky?
I am not so comfortable with idea of taking the subspecialty board exams this year. Yes, going to the grocery store is also dangerous, but I'm not sitting in a grocery store for 8 hours in an...
View ArticleNew leukemia physician career advice
Hi guys, I will be starting a job as an adult leukemia specialist at a large academic center. I will be focusing on acute leukemias. However, I am looking of ways I can make myself stand out in the...
View ArticleOfficial 2020-2021 Hematoloy-Oncology Fellowship Application Cycle
Looks like the previous thread has been deleted, so starting this new Thread. Admin, please pin this thread. All the best everyone. Let's fill the below like the other specialty threads. Interviews:...
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