Recent Articles
Posted By: Michael C. Soulen, MD
Sat May 4th, 2013
SIR was a blast this year. Being in NOLA for the first time since Katrina was a treat in itself. Where else can you get gumbo for breakfast? The IO sessions were packed with people and energy. Weeks later I still have people asking me about the hot button issues debated in the lively Tumor Boards...
Posted By: Michael C. Soulen, MD
Mon Jan 21st, 2013
I just spent a fantastic week teaching at the RSNA Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop. This 5-day bootcamp provides intensive training in how to design and execute clinical trials. And I mean intensive! Most days start at 7AM, and both students and faculty work well into the evening.
Posted By: Michael C. Soulen, MD
Wed Jan 9th, 2013
The response to the WCIO call for volunteers was overwhelming. 60 nominees hailed from 14 countries and 8 medical specialties, government and industry, including 7 Department Chairmen, 14 Section Chiefs, and multiple leaders of national and international societies.
Posted By: Michael C. Soulen, MD
Mon Dec 31st, 2012
The “What is an IO Practice?” blog (Sept. 24) stimulated a lively discussion among European practitioners on WCIO’ s Linked In site about the challenges carving out an identity for IO. From Germany, to Greece, to Serbia, common themes included
Posted By: Michael C. Soulen, MD
Tue Nov 6th, 2012
APDIR president Kevin Kim invited several academic interventional oncologists to discuss subspecialty training in interventional oncology. Fortunately, most of the rotten tomatoes had been launched during the first session, but nonetheless a lively discussion ensued.