In a panel moderated by Dr. Narjust Duma, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, four directors of NCI-designated Cancer Centers discuss their unique perspectives as immigrants—and leaders in oncology. Topics cover their unique pathways to leadership, diversity in medicine, and challenges faced by international medical graduates.
The panel included Dr. Kunle Odunsi, director of University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center; Dr. Peter Pisters, president of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Dr. Leonidas Platanias, director of Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University; and Dr. Cornelia Ulrich, executive director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
A transcript of this panel is available here: https://cancerhistoryproject.com/article/international-perspectives-in-u-s-cancer-center-leadership/
Register for our upcoming panel on May 9, “Health equity: Advocacy and access in the community.” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-equity-advocacy-and-access-tickets-324240541187
