Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship
The Saint Louis University School of Medicine offers a three-year fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology. Fellows receive training in the core competency areas with the goal of preparing them to become successful clinicians, academicians, teachers, and scientific investigators.
Key fellowship features:
- Diverse Clinical Training: Fellows rotate through inpatient, outpatient, hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and consult services, gaining exposure to a wide range of complex and rare conditions.
- Mentorship and Teaching: Each fellow is paired with dedicated faculty mentors who guide clinical development and research efforts. Fellows also participate in teaching medical students and residents.
- Research Opportunities: The program supports fellows interested in basic science research, clinical research, or educational research, depending on the interests of the fellow.
- Academic Environment: Regular didactic sessions, journal clubs, tumor boards, and morbidity and mortality conferences build core knowledge and critical thinking skills.
- Supportive Culture: Our program emphasizes wellness, work-life balance, and personalized career planning, preparing fellows for success in academic, clinical, or research-focused careers.
The primary teaching site is SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Clinical programs include:
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Neuro-oncology
- Hemostasis
- Sickle cell anemia/hemoglobinopathies
- Sarcoma
- Apheresis
- Long-term follow-up
Learn More About SLU's Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Additional Information
Currently, one funded fellowship position is available per year. This program participates in the advanced or fellowship match of the The Match, National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
The FREIDA online program information center provides detailed information on the fellowship program. Copy and paste our ten digit code 329-28-21-036 in the search engine at the bottom of the page