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Feature|Articles|July 25, 2024
Creating Confidence While Climbing the Ranks in the Lymphoma Field
Author(s)Ariana Pelosci
“Sometimes you have to be a little more assertive and a little louder, and you have to step up to the front,” Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, said.
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Finding a mentor who will guide and support you through your career can make the entire experience worthwhile. This point was emphasized by Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, and Avyakta Kallam, MD, who both believe they have come to excel in the field of lymphoma thanks to the help of their mentors.
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