In addition to clinical and research rotations, there are required conferences including a weekly Tumor Board, Hematology conference and a monthly journal club. There is a weekly didactic lecture series focusing on topics in Hematology, Oncology and Transplants as well as Joint Fellowship Curriculum run through the Department of Pediatrics. The fellow is strongly encouraged to attend Pediatric Grand Rounds and Professors rounds.
The Hematology conference is a case conference format. The fellow rotating on hematology will present relevant cases including data, slides and literature review. The fellow is expected to present weekly at Tumor Board while on the Oncology service. Tumor Board is a multidisciplinary conference where relevant oncological cases are reviewed and discussed. The fellow will be responsible for identifying relevant cases, and presenting pertinent history, physical and laboratory findings. The radiologist, pathologists, and other medical specialists will review pertinent findings as appropriate. The fellow will then discuss the diagnosis and recent literature supporting a care plan.
Fellows receive a fund each year to be used for items such as American Society Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, American Society Clinical Oncology, American Society Hematology, license, text books, computers and any other seminars or educational materials that may be required.