Goals of the Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship Program
The primary goal of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program is to train physicians to be accomplished sub-specialists in the fields of Hematology and Medical Oncology. The educational process will aim to produce a fully developed Hematologist /Oncologist by emphasizing clinical expertise, humanistic qualities, scholarly pursuits, a framework for self-assessment, and a commitment to the further development of the healthcare profession. The training program is an integral part of the academic mission of the Division of Hematology/Oncology to increase clinical and scientific knowledge in the fields of Hematology and Medical Oncology.
The fellowship program strives to provide a broad educational experience in patient care and in the core elements of the Hematology/Oncology disciplines. A supportive and scholarly environment is offered in which the fellow may gain increasing responsibility for patient care, teaching and leadership on the clinical services. During the fellowship, the trainee is encouraged to develop the skills of critical thinking, decision making, self-assessment and self-education.
General goals for the fellowship program include:
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To achieve competency in the detection, assessment and management of disorders in the sub-specialties of Hematology and Oncology
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To enhance the development of critical thinking and explore the role of research within the disciplines of Hematology and Oncology by participating in a clinical or basic research project
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To achieve competency in the related fields of palliative care and pain management
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To become skilled in the procedures required for the practice of Hematology/Oncology
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To develop a compassionate, ethical, cost-effective clinical practice style
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To develop a capacity for self-education and self-evaluation to enable continued professional development