Announcements

Register for the ASPHO Webinar, How to Identify and Overcome Imposter Syndrome' taking place Wednesday, October 19 at 3pm CT. Understand the nuances and learn practical strategies to manage and minimize the effects of Imposter Syndrome. Bring your questions to the live Q&A.

Celebrate accomplishments in PHO by nominating a colleague, or yourself, for a 2023 ASPHO Award by September 15. The awards recognize clinicians and investigators across every career stage for outstanding contributions that improve PHO science and patient care. 

Residents and medical students can now join ASPHO to learn about the PHO career path. Full member benefits include a subscription to Pediatric Blood & Cancer, being part of the member community, networking opportunities, learning directly from experienced specialists, savings, and much more. Share news of this opportunity with colleagues and institutions to support up-and-coming medical professionals.

2022 ASPHO Conference registrants can access education sessions, posters and abstracts, corporate symposia, networking, and engagement opportunities through June 7. Learn about CME and MOC Part 2 opportunities on aspho.org/2022conf.

Attend the ASPHO Webinar on Tuesday, March 8 at 3-4pm CT, Our Most Vital Procedure: Best Practices for High-Stakes Communication, to review literature and communications tools to promote patient care and reduce clinician stress Free to members.

Read ASPHO's updated Diversity Statement that reflects a broadened view of diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) by encompassing personal attributes and experiences and societal issues that affect diversity, healthcare equity, and workforce.

Join ASPHO May 4-7 and benefit from high-caliber education, inspiring research discoveries, and the chance to learn and network with renowned specialists, mentors, and the PHO peer community.

The Society’s 2022 election is open! Regular and international members are encouraged to vote to elect ASPHO leadership and approve updated ASPHO Bylaws. Login information was sent to member’s email on January 24 via our online voting portal, eBallot. The election ballot closes on Monday, February 7, 2022.

The ASPHO Training Committee is pleased to host an ASPHO Fellows Forum, The Job Pre-Application Process: Considerations and Cover Letters, for Fellow members on Tuesday, February 8 at 4-5pm CT, 

Paper and poster abstract submissions are being accepted until this Thursday, January 13, at 3pm CT. Be a part of #ASPHO2022 and submit an original basic, clinical, and social science abstracts that relate to the field of pediatric hematology/oncology.​

ASPHO now supports mid-career physician members with senior-level mentors to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of this particular career stage. Apply for this year-long program and benefit from one-on-one calls between mentoring dyads as well as group meetings of all the pairings. Up to ten applicants will be accepted each year. Apply by Wednesday, January 12, 2022 by 5:00pm CT.

ASPHO members interested in Board service who can demonstrate achievement in the leadership competencies are invited to apply for the open positions on the 2022-2023 slate. In addition to the position specific competencies, the Nominating Committee is seeking at-large candidates to expand the diversity of our board, specifically this year by seeking mid or late career clinical investigators! Applications are due Friday, December 17.

The 2022-2023 Board Nominations launches a re-envisioned approach to leadership development that is based on good governance models and is designed to encourage candidates whose experiences and skills meet the current needs of leadership to ensure diversity and expertise to lead ASPHO into the future. Learn about this transformative process and the competencies, experience, and characteristics sought for the 2022-2023 Board of Trustees slate.

Abstract submissions for paper and poster presentation at the 2022 ASPHO Conference are being accepted through January 13, 2022. Learn how to contribute your expertise to the conference and apply for select award opportunities.