Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
The goal of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Program is to develop physicians who will provide excellent and compassionate cancer care. We aspire
to educate and train clinical oncologists who will lead the world in science and discovery of new
treatments, while utilizing the professional, attitudinal, cognitive and technical skills necessary
to provide their patients with the highest quality of care.
Mission
Our mission is to develop future U.S. and world leaders in academic cancer medicine. This mission is accomplished through comprehensive education and training in both
clinical and community-based practice, laboratory services, and research___clinical, translational
and basic science.
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Learning Objectives
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Provide a well-rounded educational experience for clinical training in medical oncology, with comprehensive understanding
of oncologic principles and treatment techniques.
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Provide an environment that promotes clinical expertise in hematology and oncology, with exposure to the details of treatment
for the full spectrum of disease sites, the pathology in each disease site and the alternative surgical and medical oncologic
options.
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Foster a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care through participation in disease site oriented combined conferences with
highly specialized hematologists, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, pathologists and radiologists.
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Introduce and promote clinical research through retrospective and prospective evaluations of patients treated at The University
of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
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Provide a background in the fundamentals of laboratory research and the opportunity to participate in a laboratory-based,
translational project.
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