Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

Overview

FREIDA lists a 3-year program with 2 first-year positions.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

3 years

Positions

2

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed ACGME-accredited residency in pediatrics or medicine/pediatrics before the fellowship start date

Qualification requirement

Board-eligible or board-certified in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

Eligibility restrictions

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or J-1 visa holders; international medical graduates must hold a valid ECFMG certificate

International applicants

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or J-1 visa holders; international medical graduates must hold a valid ECFMG certificate

Licence requirement

Eligible for or hold a Pennsylvania medical training license or medical license

Visa route

J-1 visa holders accepted; no additional visa types are institutionally sponsored. J-1 application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

Visa sponsorship

J-1 visa holders accepted; no additional visa types are institutionally sponsored. J-1 application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

Visa support

J-1 visa holders accepted; no additional visa types are institutionally sponsored. J-1 application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

How to apply

Application method

ERAS; participates in the NRMP Pediatric Subspecialties Match

Documents

Personal statement, CV, at least three letters of recommendation, Dean's letter, medical school transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX transcripts, ECFMG certification for IMGs

Contact

Attn: Bethany Schwarz, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital; phone 717-531-5458; email bschwarz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Sources and verification