Medical Oncology & Hematology

Clinical Fellowships in Autologous Blood and Marrow Transplant, Lymphoma & Myeloma

Disease Site Lead: Dr. Chloe Yang

Fellows have the opportunity to participate in a clinical fellowship focusing on the treatment of people with cancer using high-dose therapy and autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation at the Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Princess Margaret.

Fellows are encouraged to prepare manuscripts describing their research. These positions offer a unique opportunity to participate in an active clinical and translational research program.

Claudia Scheckmann
UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5429
Email: Claudia.Scheckmann@uhn.ca

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Clinical Research Fellowship in Allogeneic Blood and Marrow Transplant

Disease Site Lead: Dr. Eshrak Al Shaibani

Fellows have the opportunity to participate in a clinical fellowship focusing on bone marrow transplantation at the Division of Hematology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

This fellowship focuses on clinical management and decision making for patients undergoing allogeneic transplantation for various diseases and their early and long-term management post transplant. Fellows are expected to participate in clinical, research and educational activities. They receive robust exposure to management of complications such as acute and chronic graft versus host disease, infectious issues, and emerging comorbidities such as metabolic disorders and secondary malignancies.

During the fellowship training, fellows are given the opportunity to understand the donor search process, apheresis principles and graft processing including cryopreservation. Knowledge regarding quality control in stem cell transplantation plays a major role during the training process and fellows are exposed to various quality control steps regarding stem cell procurement, infusion and the transplantation process. Strong emphasis is given to ensure that trainees at the completion of this 2-year fellowship program are competent to function as medical experts for allogeneic transplantation and as health advocates, have acquired appropriate managerial skills, and are able to expertly communicate and collaborate within their respective health care environments. Fellows have ample opportunity to participate at various clinical trials, understanding their basic principles and execution. A formal educational program with regular teaching rounds is in place and qualifies for CME credits.

Claudia Scheckmann
UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5429
Email: Claudia.Scheckmann@uhn.ca

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Clinical Research Fellowship in the Drug Development Program/Phase I

Disease Site Lead: Dr. Anna Spreafico

Fellows have the opportunity to participate in a clinical research fellowship in drug development at the Department of Medical Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

This fellowship involves active participation in the planning, coordination and implementation of the development of selected protocols mounted by the Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret. Work includes writing protocols and letters of intent; analyzing trial data; presenting results at local, national and international meetings/conferences; and preparing final peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication.

Fellows will be put on the clinical trial patient roster for about one day per week, when they will see patients actively participating in trials run by the Drug Development Program. Work with patients may include such tasks as routine physical examinations and addressing urgent issues.

Claudia Scheckmann
UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5429
Email: Claudia.Scheckmann@uhn.ca

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Clinical Research Fellowship in Leukemia

Disease Site Lead: Dr. Dawn Maze

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Leukemia program is the largest provider of Leukemia services in Canada, and one of the largest in North America. The program is composed of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, social workers, and research coordinators dedicated to the treatment of patients with Leukemias and related disorders.

The Leukemia program is closely linked with the Laboratory Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant programs at the University Health Network (UHN). We see approximately 250 new patients with a diagnosis of acute leukemia/ 80-90 new patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)/ 90-100 patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) per year. The Leukemia group is actively involved in clinical and laboratory research, and has a large portfolio of clinical trials in the above areas.

Fellows will gain clinical experience in the care of patients with acute leukemia and related disorders. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research projects, design of clinical trial under the supervision of leukemia physicians, learn the principles of conducting clinical research, and participate in program’s academic activities. Depending on the interest and career goals of the candidate, opportunities will be available for pursuing a combined fellowship in the Leukemia and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation or a translational/laboratory-based research fellowship related to leukemia/MDS/MPN.

Candidates must have completed subspecialty training in medical oncology or hematology and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Overseas candidates should have Canadian equivalent training in the above disciplines.

Claudia Scheckmann
UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5429
Email: Claudia.Scheckmann@uhn.ca

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Clinical Research Fellowship in Medical Oncology

Disease Site Lead: Dr. Raymond Jang

Fellows have the opportunity to participate in a clinical research fellowship in medical oncology at the Division of Medical Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Areas of research and clinical focus are available in one or more of the following disease sites: breast, lung/thoracic, melanoma, neuroendocrine tumours, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology and sarcoma. Fellows generally focus on one primary disease site. Supervision is provided by one or more of the medical oncology staff. Opportunities to apply for peer-reviewed research funding and graduate degree programs are available and encouraged.

Claudia Scheckmann
UHN Medical Oncology & Hematology Fellowship Administrator
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5429
Email: Claudia.Scheckmann@uhn.ca

• More information is available at Medical Oncology at University of Toronto »