Brian Grieb, Medical Oncologist at Tennessee Oncology and Director of Gastrointestinal Malignancies Research at the Greco-Hainsworth Centers for Research, shared by OncoDaily on LinkedIn:
“We had a great discussion on the future of leadership in community oncology.
Bottom line – current leaders have to be intentional about grooming the next generation of leaders.
- We have to chart an intentional path for young future leaders, because no one mistakenly falls into leadership and does it successfully.
- We need to give young physicians leadership roles, not just titles, so they can prove to themselves that they can lead as well as be a physician.
- We have to support ongoing efforts from professional organizations like American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and state agencies that are preparing leaders.
- To ensure physician leaders are prepared to tackle the unanticipated headwinds of tomorrow, we have to teach young physicians to be advocates for their patients at the local, state, national and international stage, otherwise others will advocate for their interests and not our patients.
- Finally, we have to expose young physicians early to the financial realities of community practice so they can be at the table when business decisions of the future are made, not just non-clinical administrators. “
Quoting OncoDaily:
“Community Oncology Global Congress 2026 | Day 3
Sessions are continuing with important discussions on palliative and supportive care, alongside insights on leadership and its role in shaping the future of community oncology.
The sessions highlighted the importance of going beyond treatment to address supportive, palliative, and survivorship care. Nancy Hart Wicker, MD, HMDC, FAAHPM, Adrian Pogacian, Vijay C, Terisa Tamang and Karez Sarbast Namiq discussed integrating early supportive and palliative care into routine oncology practice, strengthening survivorship transitions between oncology and primary care, and providing psychosocial support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Another important session highlights the importance of strong leadership in shaping the future of community oncology. Brian Grieb, Jasmine Kamboj, MD, FASCO, Brian Bourbeau and Joanna Metzner-Sadurski, MD discussed how leadership in community oncology differs from academic-center leadership, preparing clinicians for operational, financial, and strategic responsibilities, and developing the next generation of oncology leaders.
The discussion also focused on building resilient multidisciplinary teams, leading organizational change, and strengthening leadership capabilities for the next decade.
More sessions are coming up, including patient partnership.”
Learn more about Community Oncology Global Congress 2026.
