Hematology & Oncology Fellowship
Introduction
The University of Wisconsin provides a unique environment for the training of physicians in pediatric hematology/oncology. Our program is designed to train primary care-educated pediatricians to become academic leaders in the care of hematologic/oncologic disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. Fellowship training will provide the clinical and research experience necessary to treat a wide variety of related problems and will allow the physician to become a teacher, clinician, and researcher as well as to receive board certification in pediatric hematology/oncology.
The primary purpose of our program is to prepare trainees for a career in academic pediatrics and to develop their clinical competence in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology. We provide diverse basic scientific training opportunities with an extensive program of clinical investigation. The program has the following goals:
General goals:
- Development of strong, effective interpersonal skills to lead a multidisciplinary care team and interact effectively with patients who are either chronically or acutely ill. These patients come from diverse backgrounds and have different needs.
- Development of critical skills in the analysis of scientific literature
- Development of teaching skills
- Dedication to lifelong self-education
Clinical competence in pediatric hematology/oncology:
- Development of a knowledge base in the pathophysiology of hematologic, immunologic, and oncologic disorders; the pharmacology and use of chemotherapeutic agents; the fundamental principles of radiation oncology; blood banking; coagulation; nutrition and bone marrow transplantation; and the diagnosis and management of infectious complications seen in the immunosuppressed host
- Development of a systematic, logical approach to clinical decision making. Expert use of the broad databases of history, physical examination, and laboratory evaluation to establish a diagnosis. Inclusion of ethical, socio-economic, and physiological considerations to develop a comprehensive treatment plan appropriate to the unique circumstances of each patient.
Development of competence in design and conduct of a research project (clinical or basic):
- Identification of research/study questions
- Formulation of testable hypotheses
- Experimental design, along with identification and use of appropriate controls
- Analysis of obtained results and application of statistical principles
- Preparation of a manuscript that reports research results
Find out more about the Hematology & Oncology Fellowship Program
Contacts
Fellowship Director
Sinisa Dovat, MD, DSc
dovat [at] pediatrics [dot] wisc [dot] edu
University of Wisconin Hospital
600 Highland Avenue, Suite H4/431 CSC
Madison, Wisconsin 53792-4108
(608) 262-2415; FAX: (608) 265-9721
Fellowship Coordinator
Lynda Meade
lmeade [at] pediatrics [dot] wisc [dot] edu
UW Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Fellowship Program
University of Wisconsin Hospital
600 Highland Avenue, Suite K4/438 CSC
Madison, WI 53792-4108
(608) 263-6200