Opinion

Aug 14, 2025, 03:03

ONCOFFEE: Aviv Philip Goncharov – Navigating Residency and Research in Oncology Across Borders

In this episode of OnCoffee, my guest is Dr. Aviv Philip Goncharov, a first-year oncology resident at University Hospital Olomouc, Czech Republic. Aviv shares his journey from Israel to the Czech Republic, comparing the healthcare systems and discussing life as a medical resident in oncology. Philip talks about his role in teaching oncology to students through interactive clinical case discussions, which he finds rewarding and beneficial for both students and himself. Philip shares insights about his PhD research on novel biomarkers aimed at improving immunotherapy for prostate cancer, highlighting the significance of a good mentor in navigating research.

We explore:

Difficulties of working in a foreigne country
Residency life and PhD research
Balancing clinical work and research
Hobbies + 3 book and movies recommendation

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