Email this pageHematology/Oncology Fellowship
Curriculum
Year 1
The first year of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship training consists primarily of clinical training which includes:
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hematologic and oncologist disorders;
- Specific technical skills, such as bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, interpretation of blood films and bone marrow films, and bone marrow harvest and peripheral blood stem cell collection for transplantation
- Development of teaching skills for small and large groups; and
- Development of interpersonal, communication and leadership skills necessary for participation in a large multidisciplinary team and provide family centered patient care.
Experience is gained by providing comprehensive care to chronically ill children with illnesses relating to Brain Tumors, Sickle Cell, Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation on the following services:
- Pediatric Hematology / Oncology at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital
- Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Outpatient Clinics
- Radiation Oncology
- Adult Medical Hematology
- Hematopathology
- Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation
In addition, fellows have the opportunity to participate in the care of patients with hemophilia and coagulation disorders at the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center at Rochester General Hospital.
Rounding out a comprehensive program, fellows participate in the management of home infusions, clinical studies and laboratory evaluations of these patients and direct the care of patients hospitalized for dental extractions, surgery or complications.
During the second half of the year, fellows discuss research interests with the Dr. Craig Mullen, Program Director and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Faculty ; a mentor is chosen and a research project identified that supports individual career interests. Time is protected during the last outpatient rotation for development and initiation of research projects. We invite you to view research interest of previous fellows. Fellows are placed with a researcher, who best compliments their interests, whether inside the Department of Pediatrics or within the University of Rochester Medical Center.
By the start of the second year and with close faculty mentorship, fellows are prepared to begin their training in the laboratory or in clinical research.
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Hematology/Oncology
