Information for Applicants

  

Application Requirements

What we require

A complete application must include all of the following:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • USMLE Scores
  • Residency Program Director's Letter of Recommendation
  • 2 Additional Letters of Recommendation
  • Photograph
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) — If your medical school does not provide MSPEs, please submit a statement in lieu of the form to ERAS.
  • Personal Statement

Applications that do not have all the above components will not be considered.

Visa Policy: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center does not sponsor H-1B visas. We accept J-1 visas only.

2026–2027 Fellowship Application Cycle Key Dates

Hematology and Oncology fellowships utilize the July Application Cycle. Applicants should prepare materials by early summer to meet submission windows and match deadlines.

DateEvent
June 4, 2026ERAS season begins for fellowship applicants at 9:00 a.m. ET
June 5, 2026EFDO releases tokens to fellowship applicants
July 1, 2026Fellowship applicants can begin submitting applications to programs at 9:00 a.m. ET
July 15, 2026Fellowship programs can begin reviewing applications at 9:00 a.m. ET
August – October 2026Primary interview season — We require submission by late July or August.
November – December 2026Match Rank Order lists close, Rank List Review Committee finalizes rank list, leading directly into Fellowship Match Day
July 1, 2027Fellowship start date

Holistic Application Review

We evaluate each applicant as a whole person. Beyond academic metrics, we consider research experience, clinical training, commitment to academic medicine, and career goals. We are proud to build a diverse cohort of fellows who reflect the patients we serve and the broader medical community. There is no single path to success in our program.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and training experiences.

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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