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The Maryland and District of Columbia Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (“MDCSCO”) is committed to improving the quality and delivery of care in medical oncology in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. We promote appropriate standards of care in oncology and cooperate with investigators conducting cancer research.

In addition, we assist in the continuing education of oncologists and educate the public, the government, insurance carriers, and other health care providers about appropriate prevention of cancer and other therapeutic options for patients with cancer.

We encourage you to join more than 250 current members in providing the leadership in our progressive future. Click here to find out more about our membership.

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Membership Benefits

Membership is Now FREE for Professional
Members and for Allied Professionals.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ONCOLOGISTS

NO MORE DUES!

The Maryland and District of Columbia Society of Clinical Oncology now offers FREE professional memberships to physician oncologists. Click here for the flyer.

As a member, you get the following benefits:

Free attendance at ALL MDCSCO events.
A legislative voice on issues of high priority to the practice of oncology.
Being a member of one of the U.S.'s strongest ASCO state affiliates and representation at ASCO.
Representation at NCCN.
Opportunity to be considered for elected office and other leadership roles within MDCSCO.

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APPLY FOR ASCO'S HEALTH POLICY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Applications are now open for the 2019-2020 ASCO Health Policy Leadership Development Program (HP-LDP). Formerly the Health Policy Fellowship Program, the HP-LDP is a one-year program that provides an opportunity for ASCO members to develop expertise in health policy, advocacy, and grassroots activity.

Participants will also be full members of the ASCO Leadership Development Program, which focuses on building expertise in health policy, while also gaining valuable leadership skills and mentorship from ASCO leaders. This could be a great way to get leadership training for your up-and-coming local leaders.

The HP-LDP is open to all ASCO members in the United States who completed their final subspecialty training between 2009 and 2014.

Application deadline is September 25, 2018 (11:59pm ET).

Upcoming Meetings

August 3, 2018 - Reception
(In conjunction with Best of ASCO)
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave. NW (near Penn Station)
Hosted Bar, Appetizers

Open to all Professional and Allied Professional Members
as well as guests who qualify for membership.

(This event is not open to industry.)

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September 26 - Industry hosted event
Details to be Announced

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October 24 - Annual Membership Meeting and Awards

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The Young Investigator Award

The Young Investigator Award (YIA) is a one-year, $50,000 grant that provides research funding to promising physicians to support their transition from final years of training to faculty appointment and to encourage and promote high-quality research in clinical oncology. Conquer Cancer is now accepting applications for the 2019 Young Investigator Award (YIA).

Applications in all areas of cancer research are being accepted. For 2019, Conquer Cancer has also dedicated funding for the following areas: breast cancer, cancer prevention, gastrointestinal cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, pediatric cancer, sarcoma, and supportive care. Applications are due September 25, 2018, 11:59 PM (EDT).

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