The ASCO Diversity in Oncology Initiative, funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is designed to facilitate the recruitment and retention of individuals from populations underrepresented in medicine to cancer careers, with particular attention to the development of clinical practitioners and investigators. Beginning this year, three programs will be offered for individuals interested or currently practicing in the oncology field:
Although a number of programs exist to recruit individuals underrepresented in medicine, few of these programs focus specifically on recruitment to clinical oncology. Ultimately, it is hoped that increasing diversity in the clinical oncology profession will lead to increased and improved cancer care for underserved populations as well as increased research on health disparities.
The Diversity in Oncology Initiative is part of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure/ASCO Quality of Care Initiative, which is designed to support specific projects addressing quality cancer care issues, including cancer workforce, access to care, disparities, clinical trials, and survivorship, with general applicability to breast cancer.
For further information about the Diversity in Oncology Initiative, please e-mail DOI@asco.org.
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