Advanced Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship
The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offers a one-year advanced fellowship in Advanced Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship. We are one of the largest pediatric brain tumor centers in the nation and see well over 160 pediatric brain tumor patients each year. We are a phase I institution within the Children’s Oncology Group, members of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, NF-1 Consortium, Collaborative Ependymoma Network and numerous local and national consortia.
video: meeting Dr. Alicia Lenzen, fellowship program director
Education
The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship is a one-year clinical/clinical research fellowship that provides expert training in pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors. The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship offers a rare opportunity to experience the multidisciplinary care necessary for successful comprehensive pediatric brain tumor patient care, including exposure to neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, radiation-oncology and survivorship. Trainees are afforded the opportunity to participate in Phase I trial development and enrollment. The year includes frequent didactic sessions, journal club conferences, weekly multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Board and intense clinical patient experiences.&
Diversity & Inclusion
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks to attract inquisitive, motivated fellows and is committed to providing them with every opportunity for success. We encourage a diverse and inclusive work environment that allows each trainee to achieve their personal goals.
For more information on Northwestern’s commitment to diversity, please see the McGaw Diversity & Inclusion page, the Northwestern McGaw Underrepresented Residents & Fellows Forum and Feinberg School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Application Process
Applicant must be a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist with a special interest in pediatric brain tumors. Interested parties should submit the following materials:
- CV
- Letter of interest
- Three letters of recommendation
- McGaw application
Application materials should be emailed to Melissa Ortiz, Medical Education Coordinator
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Housestaff training through McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University provides diverse and challenging clinical experiences and world-class education located in the heart of the beautiful city of Chicago. Learn more via the links to the McGaw website below.
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Alicia C. Lenzen, MD
Program Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation
Melissa Ortiz
Medical Education Coordinator, Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell TransplantationFellowship
Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation
(312) 227-4873
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More Information
Further program details, including the housestaff manual and a sample training contract, are available on the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University site.
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We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.