The first in-person ASCO in 2 years is right around the corner — I can't tell you how excited I am.
As I have mentioned, my excitement about ASCO is not just about the sessions, science, and research, but also the overall atmosphere and connecting with friends.
Today, I am sharing 14 tips for ASCO attendees that may be useful for first-timers and veterans.
1. Have fun. The meeting is huge, though probably less so this year because of the pandemic. Enjoy yourself, learn something, make friends, build collaborations, and return rejuvenated. If you are attending the ASCO annual meeting for the first time, check out my previous column.
2. Trust that connections will happen. Remember that professional relationships at meetings tend to follow a familiar evolution: At first, you know no one and no one knows you. Then you know everyone, but no one knows you. Then you know everyone and everyone knows you. Then you know no one, but everyone knows you. Finally, you know no one and no one knows you!
3. Reach out to people you respect.There may be people who you want to meet, whose work inspires you, or who you would like advice from.
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Attending ASCO in Person This Year? Remember These 14 Tips
Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD
DisclosuresMay 12, 2022
The first in-person ASCO in 2 years is right around the corner — I can't tell you how excited I am.
As I have mentioned, my excitement about ASCO is not just about the sessions, science, and research, but also the overall atmosphere and connecting with friends.
Today, I am sharing 14 tips for ASCO attendees that may be useful for first-timers and veterans.
1. Have fun. The meeting is huge, though probably less so this year because of the pandemic. Enjoy yourself, learn something, make friends, build collaborations, and return rejuvenated. If you are attending the ASCO annual meeting for the first time, check out my previous column.
2. Trust that connections will happen. Remember that professional relationships at meetings tend to follow a familiar evolution: At first, you know no one and no one knows you. Then you know everyone, but no one knows you. Then you know everyone and everyone knows you. Then you know no one, but everyone knows you. Finally, you know no one and no one knows you!
3. Reach out to people you respect.There may be people who you want to meet, whose work inspires you, or who you would like advice from.
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Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Disclosure: Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Received consulting fees from: Vivio Health