Fellowship in Transfusion Medicine
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Transfusion Medicine
Affiliation
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Overview
The Transfusion Medicine Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program based at The Johns Hopkins Hospital that provides comprehensive training in both the clinical and laboratory aspects of transfusion medicine. The program combines hands-on clinical experience, laboratory management, and academic learning, with structured exposure to areas such as blood banking, immunohematology, therapeutic apheresis, donor center operations, coagulation, and cellular therapy, along with opportunities for research and scholarly activity. Fellows gain experience managing diverse patient populations and complex transfusion scenarios, and successful completion of the program qualifies them to sit for the Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine subspecialty certification exam of the American Board of Pathology.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Stipend is provided as per Johns Hopkins PGY salary scale for fellows (approx. $70,000–$80,000+ per year depending on level)
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have MD / DO or equivalent medical degree
- Must have completed relevant residency training
- Board eligibility in CP, AP/CP or Hematology
- Eligible for U.S. medical licensure
- For international applicants: ECFMG certification and visa eligibility required
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Application instructions are provided on the specific fellowship webpage
- Candidates must download/complete the fellowship application (if required) and submit it as instructed (usually via email to program contact)
- Typical required documents include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement / letter of interest
- Letters of recommendation
- International applicants must additionally provide:
- ECFMG certification
- Visa status details
