Richard T. Silver, MD

The Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell in New York recently held a 90th birthday celebration for Richard T. Silver, MD, which included Medical Grand Rounds in his honor and a symposium on myeloproliferative neoplasms celebrating Dr. Silver’s long-standing interest in these diseases. At the conclusion of the symposium, Dr. Silver was asked to make [...]

When I was asked to collect some thoughts to share with hematology/oncology trainees upon completion of their fellowship, I thought back on my experiences and the attributes that are essential to a successful career in medicine. Later, when you reflect on what I’ve said, I hope you don’t discard it as “the same old stuff.” [...]