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The Surgical Oncology APP Fellowship is a postgraduate training program designed for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants seeking advanced education in the care of patients with complex cancers.

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Application dates:

Application deadline - March 31, 2027

Interviews - April 2027

Program start - September 2027

Program highlights

  • Ambulatory and inpatient surgical oncology experience
  • Robotic, minimally invasive, and open surgical case exposure
  • Dedicated mentorship from experienced APPs and surgical oncologists
  • Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and case conferences
  • Structured didactic curriculum and professional development
  • Ambulatory Oncology
  • Inpatient Surgical Oncology
  • Operating Room Experience
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology
  • Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC
  • Cutaneous and Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
  • Elective Surgical Rotations

Eligibility and how to apply

Eligible fellows must:

  • Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program
  • Be board-certified or board-eligible
  • Be eligible for New York State licensure
  • Submit a CV, personal statement, and two professional references

Applications for the 2027 program must be submitted by March 31, 2027 for eligibility.  Please send your application to Erika Stewart, NP, Fellowship Director, at Erika.Stewart@RoswellPark.org.

Interviews will take place mid-May.

Contact us

For more information about the Surgical Oncology APP Fellowship at Roswell Park, please connect with:

Erika Stewart, MS, ANP-BC
APP Fellowship Director
Supervising Advanced Practice Provider
Email: Erika.Stewart@RoswellPark.org
Ankit Patel, MD
Clinical Physician Co-Chair
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Email: Ankit.Patel@RoswellPark.org
Eleanor Fallon, MD
Academic Physician Co-Chair
Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology
Email: Eleanor.Fallon@RoswellPark.org
Preparing the next generation of Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Providers.