When considering career paths, would-be physicians often overlook radiation oncology. There are several reasons: too much math and physics; traditional routes, like diagnostic radiology, are more popular; and medical students don’t often get exposed to the specialty.  All that is especially true for women, who make up a reported 30 percent of the field.  Ria…

Ethnic violence and religious persecution caused an exodus of millions of refugees when the Soviet Union was crumbling in the late 1980s. Among those fleeing to find a better life was the family of Marina I. Feldman, MD, MBA, joined the ABR Board of Governors earlier this month. Dr. Feldman’s family was living in what…

By Sara Hunter, MD When I applied for the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholar Program (VSP), I wondered if I was making a mistake. I was about to graduate fellowship, start as staff physician, and enter a new stage in my life. Furthermore, I was worried I would not be able to…