FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEWIN HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

The Hematology Oncology Fellowship program at UT Southwestern and the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center prepares physicians for careers in academic or clinical hematology/oncology by providing rigorous and comprehensive training in the full spectrum of adult hematologic and oncologic disorders. The Fellowship is a combined three-year Hematology/Oncology program.

Training takes place at Parkland Hospital, The Dallas VA Medical Center, St. Paul University Hospital and Zale Lipshy University Hospital (see Affiliated Hospitals). Fellows are also responsible for ongoing care of outpatients at Parkland Hospital in five continuity clinics (benign and malignant hematology, breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal genitourinary oncology), which are led by faculty with expertise in each area.

Basic and clinical research is an integral part of the training program. Bringing the best of medical science to clinical practice is a major goal at UT Southwestern, and a broad range of research opportunities are available. 

Stipends and Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Two weeks paid vacation per year
• Allowance for one trip annually to a scientific meeting
• Access to computerized information services
• Photocopy/printing allowance
• Laboratory coats

Parkland Health & Hospital System Benefits and Requirements

Annual Salary:

First Year:       $52,411

Second Year:  $53,884

Third Year:     $55,338

Pay is based on salaries in the Southern sector of the U.S.A.

Rotation Learning Objectives (pdf)

We are no longer accepting applications for Fellowship Year 2010. We will accept applications for Year 2011 beginning December 1, 2009 via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). The application deadline is December 31, 2009. Interviews will begin in February 2010.

Please contact Program Coordinator if you need further assistance.