Jill Gilbert, MD

Jill Gilbert, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and the Vice Chair of Professional Development for the Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Articles

Chaos: Friend or Foe?

March 24th 2025

Jill Gilbert, MD, discusses professional strategy techniques that she has found useful through incredibly challenging times.

Learning to Dance

February 20th 2025

Networking is an underutilized skill that requires practice but can have a high impact on shaping your career path.

A Chance to Choose Your Own Oncology Fellows Content Adventure

January 1st 2025

Participate in the following brief inventory of relevant topics to let us know what topics you want to see explored by Oncology Fellows.

The New Era of Clinical Trial Design

October 18th 2024

Jill Gilbert, MD, highlights a recent landmark decision by the FDA concerning trial design moving forward for cancer drugs.

Evolving With the Times

March 11th 2024

Jill Gilbert, MD, explains how publications must evolve to utilize modern educational platforms to reach readers.

The Heart and Soul of a Job Interview

December 23rd 2023

It is never too early to think about interviewing for your next opportunity. Even if you have already committed to your next career move, learning how to interview will serve you well as you may be considered for different positions within the organization.

Tips to Get Through Your Oncology Fellowship

October 5th 2023

Most fellows are incredibly busy and face emotional challenges as they navigate the path of cancer diagnosis to death with patients.

The Concept of Wonderment

June 12th 2023

Wonder can be used as a mechanism to humbly, and with some excitement, attain the competency that is required to gain mastery of your new environment.

A Primer on Job Hunting

March 10th 2023

Although the formal process of investigating a job takes time and effort, the reality is that you started interviewing for your first job on the first day of your fellowship.

Seismic Change Occurs in Small Bites

January 9th 2023

The Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, a landmark decision of the US Supreme Court in which the court held that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion, will most likely affect your practice.

A Primer for New Fellows

September 14th 2022

Jill Gilbert, MD, offers advice for the start of a new fellowship in oncology and hematology.

If We Want to Be Heard, We Must Speak Up

July 9th 2022

Jill Gilbert, MD, urges healthcare providers to undertake the process of visible and courageous support of the truth in the medical field.

On the Beauty of Thorns

March 29th 2022

Jill Gilbert, MD, discusses pandemic fatigue, loss of connection, and frustration at the collapse of the social contract.

Cautiously Reentering the World

December 25th 2021

A little self-reflection and a lot of self-compassion go a long way in a world of immense change.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Fellow

October 7th 2021

Jill Gilbert, MD, discusses overcoming imposter syndrome in fellowship.

Preparing and Delivering a Virtual Learning Session

August 27th 2021

Strategies are important to optimize learning in the virtual environment including speaker preparation, creating a virtual learning climate, and encouraging and enhancing interaction.

Success Beyond Science: Becoming a Hematologist/Oncologist

August 22nd 2021

The ability to reflect and boldly choose a professional identity should be discussed, encouraged, and nurtured in every individual.

Oncology Has Lessons to Learn From the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 17th 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has forever changed our world. We must remember the heavy societal burden this virus has wrought, including lives lost, the significant and debilitating late effects for survivors, and the mental health crisis for survivors, caregivers, and the general population.

Now Is the Time for Action in Oncology

October 23rd 2020

Over the years, Oncology Fellows has covered many topics including emerging areas of clinical care, the business of medicine, and wellness and burnout, among others.