Side Jobs, Chemo & COVID-19, Surging ApplicationsAugust 24, 2020 | Oncology All Specialties 7 Side Hustles for Physicians Nearly 40% of physicians are supplementing their income through various side ventures, with the average annual earnings from these activities reaching $34,000. Read full article Hematology Chemotherapy and COVID-19 Outcomes in Patients With Cancer In this study from the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the authors attempted to characterize the cancer-associated risk factors for COVID-19 adverse outcomes. Their hypothesis was that cytotoxic chemotherapy administered within 35 days of a COVID-19 diagnosis is associated with an increased hazard ratio (HR) of severe or critical COVID-19. Were they right? Read full article Allergy & Immunology Med School Applications Soaring In this article from MedPage Today, sources claim the pandemic is a major reason for the spike, with some applicants finding a calling in medicine, while others are looking for something to fill idle time or combat uncertainty. No matter the reason, the potential for even stiffer competition is there as student slots remain largely unchanged. Read full article
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