Exceptional Training, World Class Care
The Hematology/Oncology Program is designed to assure all fellows are competent in all clinical aspects of HEM/ONC both inpatient and outpatient. There are to acquire an understanding of the basic scientific concepts in which clinical practice is based. Fellows are expected to be able to critique and ascertain information in medical literature, whether new protocols have been properly studied and whether they are clinically relevant for leadership in a specific therapeutic protocol is applied.
Hematology / Oncology is a field that has changed dramatically in the past few years. It is inexorable becoming personalized medicine for any if not most malignancies. These rapid changes make this field both exciting and challenging for the practicing clinician.
The fellowship program at St. Joseph University Medical Center aims to train fellows in clinical skills while keeping abreast of advances in genetics, molecular biology and immunology. These goals are hopefully achieved while not forgetting about the humanistic aspects of medicine.
Fellows are trained in all solid tumors, benign and malignant hematology as well as coagulation disorders. There are several continuity clinics to insure both inpatient and outpatient experiences.
By the end of the fellowship program fellows should feel comfortable speaking to patients and family members about a patient’s diagnosis as well as treatment options so they can help guide the patients and families in the decision making process.
Mission & Goals
At the St Joseph’s University Medical Center Hematology/Oncology Program, we believe that learning by serving a diverse patient population in various clinical settings is the best way to prepare for any career in Hematology / Oncology.
We value:
- A Strong foundation in Hematology/Oncology
- Serving a culturally and socioeconomically diverse patient population
- Learning in an array of healthcare settings, including inpatient and outpatient environments
- The long-held tradition of St. Joseph’s University Medical Center’s unwavering dedication to caring for the underserved
- Camaraderie amongst all house staff, faculty, nurses and ancillary staff.
We strive to:
- Cultivate a collaborative academic environment that emphasizes clinical skills, scholarly research, and intellectual pursuit
- Recruit a house staff that mirrors the diversity of the community which we serve
- Respond to the dynamic healthcare needs of patients and society across all cultural and socioeconomic boundaries
- Promote mentorship that nurtures both personal and professional growth
- Strike the ideal individualized balance of clinical autonomy and structured learning for each fellow
- Promote an environment of team work, collaboration and patient-centered care
