NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program

Program Overview

The Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is designed to train academic physicians in a comprehensive approach to hematology and oncology, emphasizing both clinical and research expertise. The fellowship encompasses both inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, recognized as a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The program aims to provide a strong foundation in hematological and oncological medicine across diverse healthcare settings, including public, private university, and federal hospital systems.

In addition, fellows actively participate in outpatient clinics at significant facilities such as NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, serving varied patient populations. The focus of the program is to develop leaders in hematology and oncology, emphasizing clinical skills, scholarly research, and intellectual pursuits.

Curriculum and Training

Clinical Training

The fellowship includes a structured clinical training component, primarily divided into three years. In the first year, fellows are oriented to common diseases and treatments in hematology and medical oncology and are expected to be the primary hematologist or oncologist in outpatient clinics. The second and third years build upon this foundation, allowing fellows to focus on subspecialties within the fields.

Clinical training occurs across multiple prestigious NYU Langone locations, including Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, and VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. Fellows experience a diverse range of cases involving various benign and malignant hematological conditions and solid tumors.

Research Training

The fellowship also provides intensive research training, with opportunities for both mentored clinical and basic research. The research training component encourages fellows to participate in a two-week research rotation in their first year, followed by a grant-writing course and extensive research opportunities throughout their training.

Fellows can engage in various research projects through NYU Langone's extensive clinical trial portfolio, allowing participation in over 100 active clinical trials.

Conferences and Educational Opportunities

To enhance their learning, fellows participate in numerous conferences and seminars. These include a core lecture series covering cancer diagnosis and treatments, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and journal clubs that foster critical appraisal of current literature. Fellows are expected to present cases, particularly those involving complex management issues.

Additional educational opportunities are available through the weekly Perlmutter Cancer Center faculty lunch series and grand rounds featuring guest speakers.

Fellowship Leadership and Mentorship

The fellowship is led by a dedicated team with expertise in hematology and medical oncology. The strong mentorship environment is designed to support fellows through their training, with faculty committed to fostering an enriching educational experience that balances clinical practice with research development.

Application Process

The fellowship accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) with six positions available for the academic year. Key application requirements include a medical school transcript, a dean’s letter, three letters of recommendation (including one from the residency program director), and USMLE transcripts. While there are no strict cut-off dates for medical school graduation and USMLE scores generally averaging around 230, the program is highly competitive.

Importantly, while clinical experience in the United States is preferred, international medical graduates must apply for J-1 visas as no H-1B sponsorship is offered for fellows.

Fellowship Competitiveness

The Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is recognized as highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a strong background in their prior training to be considered favorably.