hematology/oncology

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    Is HemOnc becoming the most competitive medicine subspecialty?

    I see a lot of unmatched candidates in Hemaonc this cycle unfortunately. Is HemOnc becoming the most competitive medicine subspecialty, edging out the traditional GI and Cards? Also, is HemOnc getting more lucrative than RadOnc and SurgOnc amongst candidates?
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    How will an 18-month clinical/18-month research heme-onc fellowship impact job prospects

    I'm considering a hematology-oncology fellowship program that offers 18 months of clinical training followed by 18 months of research. I'm trying to understand how this structure might affect my job prospects, as I'm considering two potential career paths: Academic position with 80% clinical...
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    Top Hematology fellowship programs in Canada

    Hello I was wondering does anyone know what are the best or really good fellowship training programs in Canada, whether it’s benign or malignant hematology. Thanks!
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    I think I've made a mistake

    I think I've made a mistake. I am seriously considering dropping out of fellowship and really, medicine as a whole. I worked so hard to get into fellowship and I really regret that I did. Quite frankly, I thoroughly regret that I have spent over a decade of my life dedicated to this career that...
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    What's the average salary for an academic oncologist?

    I'm interested in the field and would love some answers. I've heard the starting salary is low but what does the average salary eventually look like?
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    Heme Onc fellowship swap

    Hello everyone. I’m here looking for a swap. I have matched into a Heme/Onc position at a reputable institute in Pennsylvania that I would have been happy to go to when I submitted the ROL. Since the submission my SO got an excellent career opportunity in Texas and I am suffering from some...
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    Hematology/Oncology 2022-2023 Fellowship Application Cycle

    Hey guys, So I am excited to participate in/start an official thread for the upcoming 2022-2023 heme/onc fellowship match cycle. Feels just like when we applied for our residencies, back to working on our CVs, PSs and obtaining LoRs. Looks like some programs still want to do zoom interviews...
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    Is this a good job offer?

    I am looking at a prospective job in community HemOnc. Small town Midwest. Base of $495k guaranteed plus RVU-based incentive after 5050 RVUs at $99/RVU. Around 12-15 patients per day in clinic, 4.5 days a week. 1:3 call, call is one full week, am told call is light, mostly ~1-2 phone calls at...
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    Working in UK after IM and Heme/Onc in USA

    I am completing my residency in Internal Medicine and will be starting my fellowship in Heme/Onc at an NCI designated academic cancer institute. Due to personal reasons, I have to consider moving to UK after fellowship. The difficult thing is, since there is not much precedent of this, the...
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    Georgetown Business of Medicine Course

    Hello SDN! I am a recent graduate of the hematology/oncology fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital and I wanted to spread the word about a course we have developed called the Georgetown Business of Medicine Course. It is a virtual course consisting of 12 modules on different topics like...
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    Medical Oncology (without hematology)

    Completing a palliative care fellowship and matched to heme/onc fellowship that starts in July. I would be very happy to find a job (open to private practice or academic) as a medical oncologist or even split position palliative and medical oncology. That being said, I am considering medical...
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    Hem/onc fellowship after pcp

    Hi everyone I ve been doing PCP x 3 years as waiver to get my green card, and now I want to apply to hematology and oncology. I have average step scores, few publications, many posters even in ASCO but 3 years ago and certainly board certified...Do you think Get hem/onc fellowship is harder...
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    Starting Salary for Hematologist/Oncologist in Private Practice

    Hello, What is the typical range of starting salary for hematologist/oncologist in private practice especially in the Midwest?
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