Clinical Focus
The primary focus of the first year is to establish a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and experience for the fellow to develop further that will ultimately allow graduates of the program to function independently in pediatric hematology and oncology patient care. This goal is achieved through rotations on the hematology/oncology service, bone marrow transplant service and rotations in allied specialties. In addition, a didactic curriculum and weekly conferences enhance the fellows' knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise toward becoming an independent clinician.
The first year of the fellowship program includes 13 four-week clinical rotations. The clinical activities of the fellows are performed under the supervision of an attending physician. The rotations include seven rotations on the inpatient hematology/oncology service, 2 BMT rotations, 1 outpatient subspecialty clinic rotation, 1 radiation oncology rotation, 1 rotation in laboratory medicine and 1 research rotation. Fellows have 1 full day of continuity clinic every week during the first year. First-year fellows take call 2 nights a week and 1 weekend a month.
| Rotation | Focus | Percentage | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotation 1 | Hematology/Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 2 | Hematology/Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 3 | Hematology/Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 4 | Hematology/Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 5 | Hematology/Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 6 | Hematology/Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 7 | Hematology/Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 8 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 9 | Lab Med | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 10 | BMT | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 11 | BMT | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 12 | Radiation Oncology | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
| Rotation 13 | Clinic | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 20% |
Year 2 and 3 of Fellowship
The fellows' clinical education continues during years 2 and 3 of the program during which time the fellows follow their own patients in a half day weekly continuity clinic and take call for the clinical service one night/week and one weekend per month. In addition, the didactic program and weekly conferences enhance the fellows' knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise toward becoming an independent clinician.
| Rotation | Focus | Percentage | Percentage | Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotation 1 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 2 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 3 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 4 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 5 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 6 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 7 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 8 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 9 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 10 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 11 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 12 | Research | 80% | Continuity Clinic | 10% | Education | 10% |
| Rotation 13 | VAC |