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Generational Differences Among Oncologists: Shaping the Future of Practice

Young physicians starting practice today often have expectations about work hours and quality of life that differ significantly from those of older physicians. These differences are creating challenges for oncology practices that must recruit new physicians who will be a good match for the existing group, at a time when the oncology workforce is experiencing a growing shortage.

More than one half (54%) of today's practicing oncologists will be 65 years of age or older by the year 2020, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) recent workforce study.¹ As these physicians are replaced by a new generation . . . [Click for More]

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