Johns Hopkins University/National Cancer Institute
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Training Program

Information for Applicants

Thank you for inquiring about the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the Pediatric Oncology Branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Seven applicants will be selected via the National Residency Matchinc Program (NRMP) Pediatric Hematology/Oncology match(with the exception of applicants meeting specific exemption criteria).

The fellowship programs at the two institutions were merged in July of 2000. This has resulted in combined clinical training during the first year of fellowship at both Johns Hopkins and the National Institutes of Health, with an unparalleled exposure to clinical issues in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Patients seen at both institutions are largely non-overlapping, giving trainees a unique exposure to the gamut of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology diagnoses and management strategies. Fellowship trainees have access to the wide range of basic science and translational research opportunities available at both campuses during the subsequent years of fellowship. In addition, select fellows may continue to pursue clinical research training with the expectation of receiving an advanced degree (PhD) at the JHU School of Public Health. All fellows may also apply for an Advanced Fellowship Award during their 3rd year of training. If successful, this award provides funding including salary and travel for an additional 1-3 years of training (years 4-6). Selected fellows (based on financial need) are eligible to apply for loan repayment from the NIH.  Detailed information regarding the fellowship is available under the "Fellowship Program Overview" Link.

Application Procedure:

Applicants who wish to apply to the combined fellowship will need to provide/complete:

1. Online Application via ERAS http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/start.htm

Documents may be uploaded as of 11/15/08

Interviews:
Beginning in December of 2008, selected candidates will be contacted to arrange interviews. Applicants will be required to interview at both JHU and the NIH on subsequent days. No candidate will be offered a position without an interview.  In general, interviews will be scheduled between December and March.  All applicants will be accepted via the National Residency Matching Program.

Qualifications for Acceptance:
1.  Applicants who's supporting documentation and letters of reference are exemplary will be invited to interview.  No applicant will be accepted without an interview.
2.  Accepted applicants must successfully complete training in an ACGME certified pediatric residency or med/peds program.
3.  Applicants trained in foreign countries must have an ECFMG certificate if they have not subsequently trained in an ACGME certified pediatric program. 
4.  An applicant who is not a citizen of the United States or a Permanent Resident must be eligible for an appropriate visa (e.g. J1 or H1B)

Questions:
Questions should be directed to:
(JHU) Gladys Valencia Novak; 410-614-5055; pedshemeoncfellowship@jhmi.edu or
(NIH) Vicki Richmond; 301-496-4256; richmonv@mail.nih.gov

Correspondences
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