Welcome
to the Supportive Oncology (SO)
Office for Professional Development (OPD)
Dana-Farber and the Supportive Oncology Office for Professional Development (OPD) approaches professional development in a holistic way by offering an array of resources that we encourage you to explore.
The OPD mission is to empower professional insight and growth for all members of the DFCI Department of Supportive Oncology (SO) by providing abundant access to original programming, curated resources, and external opportunities.
Our vision is for every member of SO to have the professional nourishment to grow and thrive in the department and beyond.
Who We Are
OPD Core Values
Accessibility
We strive to make our offerings readily available to all members of SO, with sensitivity to differences in learning styles, schedule constraints, roles, and other variables reflective of a diverse department.
Inclusivity
We seek variety in perspectives, experience, and roles, as we develop, refine, and implement our content, ensuring we can provide every member of SO with useful resources for professional development.
Engagement
We aim to engage the members of SO as active agents in their own professional development by providing a range of offerings that inform and engage lifelong learners.
Quality
We provide offerings that are wide-ranging, high-yield, and evidence-based in order to maximize impact, and we are committed to continuous improvement.
Creativity/Innovation
We approach our work with a spirit of curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to take risks, with an aim toward designing offerings that are innovative, intentional, and dynamic.
Keep Growing with Us.
We invite you to explore this website, including the links and resources provided. Let us know what proves helpful and what is missing! We will continue to add to it over time and we welcome your input!
SO Office for Professional Development
Jimmy Fund Building 8
450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
United States
Email: dfcisoprofessionaldevelopment@dfci.harvard.edu
