Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine is a three-year program designed to train clinical scholars in the delivery of care for children with cancer and blood disorders. The fellowship emphasizes innovative practices, compassionate care, and addressing unmet healthcare needs in pediatric populations, especially in underserved areas. The program includes intensive training in both clinical and research disciplines, preparing graduates for impactful careers in pediatric hematology-oncology.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Baylor College of Medicine/CHRISTUS Children’s Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There is an emphasis on supporting the placement of pediatric hematology-oncology providers in underserved areas, which could imply a welcoming stance towards IMG applicants. However, specific acceptance rates or explicit mentions of a strong IMG representation were not found in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
1
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is a three-year fellowship program with one fellow position per year.
Program Website
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333 N. Santa Rosa St., CCF F372, San Antonio, TX 78207
Program Director
Nadia Cheek, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The fellowship program currently includes one fellow position per year, making the total number of fellows currently in the program equal to one. Specific details regarding the number of current PGY-1 residents were not provided in the text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes clinical training and research training, with an emphasis on scholarly activity in the second and third years, where fellows spend at least eight blocks on the inpatient service and four blocks acquiring outpatient skills.
Application
The application for the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine has specific admissions requirements. Interested applicants should visit the admissions section for detailed information. It is recommended to check specific application deadlines as they can vary each year.
# of Locations
CHRISTUS Children's Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Fellowship
The fellowship provides training in pediatric hematology and oncology, with the second and third years focusing heavily on research, clinical service, and teaching. Recent fellows have opportunities to engage in multidisciplinary programs and may continue into academic career paths including clinical service, teaching, and research.
Resident Life
Overview
The Baylor College of Medicine/CHRISTUS Children’s Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program will train clinical scholars and is committed to address unmet service needs in the field, focusing on compassionate care for children with cancer and blood disorders.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program focuses on training knowledgeable and competent fellows, ensuring compassionate care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
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