Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship Program

Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) | NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP)

At a Glance

6

FELLOWS MATCHED PER YEAR

80+

FULL-TIME FACULTY

3

YEAR PROGRAM | DUAL BOARD ELIGIBLE

43%

GRADUATES JOIN WCM FACULTY

About the Program

A supportive, thoughtful environment for academic medical training

Based on the Upper East Side of New York City the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center campus is an 850-bed academic medical center serving a large, diverse patient population and functioning as a tertiary care referral center.

  

Why Weill Cornell Medicine

NYC's Academic Hub
Hematology & Medical Oncology fellows have access to tri-institutional research seminars, tumor boards, and collaborations between Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Rockefeller University.
Research-First Curriculum
With 18 months of protected research time across Years 2 and 3, our curriculum pairs individualized development plans with robust mentorship, and a structured grant-writing curriculum that actively guides fellows from concept to competitive proposal.
Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders
Our fellowship program delivers a structured grant-writing curriculum coupled with an enduring commitment to Fellows’ growth. With sustained mentorship that extends beyond graduation, we ensure career transitions to an independent research career are fully supported.
Comprehensive Clinical Training
Our fellows rotate through benign hematology, solid tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, bone marrow transplant, myeloma, CAR-T and cell therapy, with ongoing Continuity Clinics throughout all three years of training.
Diverse Patient Population
We care for patients of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, fostering culturally-sensitive practice and exposure to the full spectrum of hematologic and oncologic disease.
Career-Ready Graduates
Our graduates become leaders in basic research, clinical research, and academia. Recent graduates have moved onto academic roles at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), Stanford, Ohio State, MD Anderson, New York University (NYU) and institutions across the country.

Fellowship Structure

Three years, designed around you

Each year of the Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship builds on the last, with clinical mastery first, then deep research, and ultimately integration and focus within a chosen subspecialty.

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Clinical ImmersionDedicated ResearchIntegration & FocusPhysician-Scientist Track
  • 100% clinical training
  • Benign Hematology (inpatient)
  • Solid Tumor (inpatient & outpatient)
  • Leukemia / Lymphoma
  • Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) — Allogeneic & Autologous/Chimeric Antigen T-cell Receptor (CAR-T)
  • Myeloma
  • Weekly continuity clinic
  • 12 months protected research
  • Basic, translational, or clinical track
  • Individualized Development Plan (IDP)
  • Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) courses and certificate / Masters' program
  • Mentored Clinical Research Training Program (MCRTP) clinical research program
  • Grant writing curriculum & workshops
  • Weekly continuity clinics
  • Elective & subspecialty focus
  • Up to 6 months of research
  • 6 months of clinical rotations
  • Weekly continuity clinics
  • Career preparation & job search
  • Leadership development
  • Additional 12 months of research
  • Grant mentorship & K-award development
  • Weekly continuity clinic

How to Apply

Ready to train with us?

Applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). We participate in the NRMP fellowship match and adhere to Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and American Society of Hematology (ASH) best practices throughout the recruitment process.

Application Information & Requirements →

Questions? Contact our fellowship coordinator, Erica Rucker, at rme@med.cornell.edu

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Hematology & Medical Oncology

David Nanus M.D., Interim Chief

Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship

Christine Garcia, M.D., M.P.H., Program Director

Alexandra Gomez-Arteaga, MD, Assistant Program Director

Justin Kaner, MD, Assistant Program Director

Erica Marie Rucker, Fellowship Coordinator
rme3001@med.cornell.edu

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