Focus on building a strong foundation In medicine. 

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Comments for MSPE

Work on developing your skills to thoroughly read and Interpret primary research. Oncology Is a very research driven field and It Is crucial that you are able to understand new studies and their impact on current and future guidelines. 

Consider joining a research project at your Institution and try to present during research days and other Interal opportunities. 

Join ASCO and ASH

Seek out a mentor

Consider an elective at a cancer center to get a better grasp on the depth and breadth of oncology. 

Strive to excel In your Internal Medicine Clerkship since Oncology Is a subspecialty of the field. A solid Internal Medicine foundation Is necessary In the training of a good oncologist. 

Clerkship comments on your MSPE

attend tumor boards

Ask your residents and attendings if there are any interesting cases that you may be able to write up as a case report. 

Continue to seek out mentors In oncology.

Attend and present at conferences If possible, Including ASCO?, ACP, 

Plan out who you will ask for letters of recommendation. It Is best to ask Internists or those In Internal Medicine Subspecialties If possible. Internal Medicine requires at least one letter to be from you Department Chair.