Hematology and Oncology Introduction and Goals

SIU School of Medicine offers a three-year, ACGME-accredited Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program. We are approved to train up to nine fellows, accepting three new fellows each academic year.

Applications are accepted exclusively through ERAS. Please note that the program  does not sponsor H1B visas.

We will participate in the 2025 National Fellowship Match, which opens on August 27, 2025, with an application deadline of August 31, 2025. For the 2026–2027 academic year, we will have three available positions. Interviews will be conducted in person on Fridays throughout September and October. Match Day is December 3, 2025.

For any inquiries, please contact us at: hemoncfellowship@siumed.edu

Program Mission and Educational Goals

SIU School of Medicine Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program is committed to training future leaders in both academic and clinical practice. Our dual mission is to:

  1. Prepare fellows for academic careers in basic science, clinical/translational research, teaching, and patient care.

  2. Develop exceptional clinical Hematologists and Medical Oncologists equipped to deliver comprehensive care for patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and non-malignant blood disorders.

For fellows pursuing an academic path, the program offers rigorous instruction and hands-on experience in research, equipping them with the skills necessary for success as educators and investigators. All fellows receive education that fosters a life-long dedication to learning and staying current with advances in pathophysiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

The fellowship provides extensive, supervised clinical training across the full spectrum of Hematology and Medical Oncology. The curriculum is designed to build upon internal medicine training, deepen scientific and clinical knowledge, and promote professional excellence in patient care and consultation.

Our training ensures that fellows master the knowledge, skills, and competencies required by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), preparing them for board certification and long-term success in the field.