Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship

The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program provides comprehensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings alongside valuable experience in teaching and research. 

A Message From the Program Director

Welcome to the Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program. 

We prioritize cultivating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Our training emphasizes research-based, patient-centered care, and provides opportunities to explore all aspects of solid tumors, and malignant and nonmalignant hematologic disorders, as well as bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation. 

Our fellows grow in confidence and are well prepared for hematology and medical oncology board certification. The mentorship they receive prepares them for careers in academia, research or community practice. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

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Program Overview

The three-year, ACGME-accredited hematology and medical oncology fellowship offers training with a broad focus in cancers, autoimmune disorders, stem cell transplantation and bleeding disorders. Throughout the program, fellows attend education lectures and multidisiciplinary conferences. 

Fellows rotate through the following sites:

• SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
• John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital
• SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

First-year trainees gain experience with outpatient clinics and inpatient care and consultations, while second-year trainees rotate through subspecialty assignments in disciplines such as radiation oncology; immunopathology; gynecologic oncology; hemostasis laboratory; nuclear medicine; and blood banking. Additional training includes chemotherapy administration and bone marrow procedures. 

Third-year trainees refine their patient care skills and focus on the research and development of clinical studies. Fellows are continually exposed to clinical research studies, and they are expected to produce scholarly activity during each academic year. 

Program Highlights

• Exposure to advanced, cutting-edge treatments
• Broad faculty expertise
• Career-oriented mentorship
• Robust research opportunities
• Multidisciplinary conferences

Meet the Faculty

Current Fellows

Apply

The fellowship program has three available positions each year. Applications are reviewed in mid-July. 

Qualifications

• Three years of internal medicine residency training
• Board eligibility in internal medicine

The program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). 

Review the Application Process

Interviews

Interviews are held virtually starting in September. They typically last from 8 a.m. to noon CST. 

The program will also host one in-person visit to campus, during which candidates may tour the clinics and hospital. Attendance is optional and will not be a factor in ranking decisions. 

About the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program

SSM Health proudly sponsors the Graduate Medical Education Program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. This university-based training program offers a world-class academic environment that fosters clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care. All program participants are employed by SSM Health, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience within a nationally recognized health system.