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The Fellow's Playbook: How to Make the Most of Your First Oncology Meeting

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Third-year fellows from Weill Cornell Medicine offer 7 key tips for establishing a foundational understanding of the field at major oncology meetings.

Attending a major oncology conference such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting or the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition for the first time as a fellow can be exhilarating and overwhelming. The sheer volume of groundbreaking data, the simultaneous sessions, and the hundreds of thought leaders can make a new trainee feel a little insignificant.