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. 2009 Mar;5(2):62-5.
doi: 10.1200/JOP.0922003.

Oncology Workforce: Results of the ASCO 2007 Program Directors Survey

Clese Erikson  1 , Stacey Schulman, Michael Kosty, Amy Hanley
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Oncology Workforce: Results of the ASCO 2007 Program Directors Survey

Clese Erikson et al. J Oncol Pract. 2009 Mar.

Abstract

The supply of oncologists is projected to increase by 14%, but the demand for oncology visits is projected to increase by 48% because of a growing aging population and an increase in the number of cancer survivors. Multiple strategies must be implemented to ensure continued access to quality cancer care, such as increasing the number of oncology training positions.

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