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. 2009 Jan;5(1):13-17.
doi: 10.1200/JOP.0912503.

Generational Differences Among Oncologists: Shaping the Future of Practice

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Generational Differences Among Oncologists: Shaping the Future of Practice

No authors listed. J Oncol Pract. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

According to ASCO's recent workforce study, more than half of today's practicing oncologists will be age 65 years or older by the year 2020. As these physicians are replaced by a new generation of doctors, what will oncology practice look like?

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