Fellowship in Pediatric Hemato Oncology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pediatric Hematology
Affiliation
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Overview
The Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship is a 3-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program that provides advanced training in the diagnosis and management of childhood cancers and blood disorders. Fellows gain comprehensive clinical experience in pediatric oncology, benign hematology, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, thrombosis, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, neuro-oncology, palliative care, and survivorship care. The program combines extensive inpatient and outpatient clinical training with protected research time, multidisciplinary conferences, teaching opportunities, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities, preparing graduates for careers in academic medicine, clinical research, and independent practice as pediatric hematology-oncology specialists.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive an annual stipend based on their PGY level, along with comprehensive Graduate Medical Education (GME) benefits.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics Residency Program in the United States.
- Must possess an MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent medical degree.
- Must meet the University of Illinois Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements.
- International applicants must have appropriate credentials; the program accepts J-1 visa holders only.
- Must apply through ERAS and participate in the NRMP Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Match.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
- Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Upload all required application documents.
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
- Final selection is completed through the NRMP Match.
- Selected candidates complete onboarding and credentialing before beginning the fellowship.
