The first year of fellowship emphasizes a strong foundation in clinical pediatric hematology and oncology (both outpatient and inpatient). You’ll develop expertise in diagnosing and treating disease, essential procedures, and palliative/end-of-life care of ill children.
The second and third years of fellowship focus on research, with limited clinical duties.
Rotation Schedule
First Year
Clinical Activity
- Inpatient service: 20-25 weeks of inpatient service, 10-12 weekends and 2 holidays
- Outpatient rotations: 17-20 weeks rotating through focus areas in various subspecialties of pediatric hematology/oncology
- Continuity clinic: ½ day per week
Research Planning: 4-6 weeks
Vacation: 3 weeks
Second and Third Years
Clinical Activity
- Inpatient service: 6-8 weeks, 10-12 weekends and 2 holidays per year
- Continuity clinic: ½ day every other week for the last half of fellowship
Research: 10 – 11 months per year
Vacation: 3 weeks per year