Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Training Track Requirements
Fellows have four different tracks to choose from, designed to meet their career goals and interests. Fellows will select their desired track at the end of the first year.
Clinical Educator
Regular teaching and mentoring activities: USF fellows, residents and medical students. USF Medical student teaching: mandatory. ASCO YIA submission
Clinical Investigator
Requires one investigator-initiated study protocol, participation in phase I/II Friday morning conferences, and ASCO YIA submission.
Laboratory Investigator
Requires one external grant or one internal grant application submitted per year, participation in regular laboratory meetings, and ASCO YIA submission.
BMT/Immunotherapy Track
Requires one investigator-initiated study protocol, regular participation in BMT/ICE-T clinical meetings and boards, and ASCO YIA submission
Clinical Educator Track
Publication Requirements
- 1 abstract-MCC /USF conference/3 years
- 1 national Hem or Onc meeting poster/oral presentation/3 years
- or 1 paper in a peer-reviewed journal: a review paper, a case report, a retrospective review/3 years
Second Year Fellows (PGY5) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults/inpatient) - 9 months
- Track duties (research time) - 3 months
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days; 1 half day MDC/Specialty; optional for more.
Third Year Fellows (PGY6) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults, inpatient) - 9 months
- Track duties (research time) - 3 months
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days + 4 addl half days. Total of 6 half days.
Clinical Investigator Track
Publication Requirements
- 1 abstract: USF/MCC conference/year
- 1 abstract at national/international research meeting/year
- 1 original research paper in peer-reviewed journal/3 years
Second Year Fellows (PGY5) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults/inpatient) - 6 months
- Track duties (research time) - 6 months
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days; Optional 1 half-day MDC
Third Year Fellows (PGY6) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults/inpatient) - 3 months
- Track duties (research time) - 9 months
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days + 1 half-day MDC
Laboratory Investigator Track
Publication Requirements
- 1 abstract: MCC/USF conference/year
- 1 ASH/ASCO poster/oral presentation/3 years
- 1 original paper based on fellow’s lab research submitted to peer reviewed journal/3 years
Second Year Fellows (PGY5) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults/inpatient) - 3 months
- Track duties (research time) - 9 months
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days
Third Year Fellows (PGY6) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults/inpatient) - 0 months
- Track duties (research time) - 12 months – lab required
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days
BMT/Immunotherapy Track
Publication Requirements
- 1 abstract: USF/MCC conference/year
- 1 abstract at national/international research meeting/year
- 1 original research paper in peer-reviewed journal/3 years
Second Year Fellows (PGY5) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults/inpatient) - 6 months
- Track duties (research time) - 6 months
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days; Optional 1 half day BMTCI clinic
Third Year Fellows (PGY6) Dual Board Eligible (*on inpatient months max of two half days of clinics)
- Clinical duties (consults/inpatient) - 3 months, can include ICE-T/ CAR T inpatient
- Track duties (research time) - 9 months
- *Continuity clinics - 2 half days + 1 half-day BMTCI clinic
