Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship

A legacy of excellence, a future of innovation

Founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center was the first dedicated cancer center in the United States. Located in beautiful upstate New York, we have spent more than 125 years advancing cancer care through groundbreaking research, compassionate treatment, and a steadfast mission: Unleashing the Healing Power of Hope.

Today, the Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program at the University at Buffalo, based at Roswell Park, continues this tradition by training the next generation of physician-leaders in solid tumors and blood/marrow disorders.

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Why choose a fellowship at Roswell Park?

At Roswell Park, you’ll find a program defined by deep clinical immersion, scientific rigor, and strong mentorship, all tailored to your individual career goals.

As a fellow, you will:

Engage in the comprehensive care of patients, from diagnosis through treatment, remission, survivorship and palliative therapy.
Receive personalized mentorship from world-renowned faculty committed to your growth.
Participate in robust inpatient and outpatient rotations across the full spectrum of hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.
Build enduring relationships with patients through longitudinal continuity clinic experiences.
Have access to cutting-edge resources at a free-standing, NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center to understand every aspect of cancer science.
A dedicated research track with 12-15 months of continuous research time following your first year of training.

Program overview

Our three-year fellowship is designed to develop academic clinicians and investigators at the forefront of hematology and oncology through:

Intensive Clinical Training: Fellows are immersed in both inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining broad exposure under expert faculty supervision.
Research Opportunities: After the first year, fellows may pursue 12–15 months of protected research time in clinical, translational, or basic science settings.
Scholarly Engagement: Fellows attend weekly didactic sessions, multidisciplinary tumor boards, research seminars, national and international conferences fostering continuous learning.
Career-Focused Mentorship: Each fellow is assigned a dedicated mentorship committee to guide academic, clinical, and research development.

Our philosophy

We believe that exceptional clinicians must be grounded in scientific fundamentals and trained in the thoughtful application of knowledge to patient care. Our curriculum fosters:

Lifelong analytic learning and teaching, grounded in curiosity, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice
A commitment to research and discovery
A deep understanding of evolving diagnostics and therapeutics

Through this approach, our graduates are prepared not only to treat cancer but to transform cancer care. Choosing Roswell Park means joining a collaborative, mission-driven community of innovators, advocates, and educators.

Roswell Park is a place where attendings teach you never to give up on patients and patients teach you never to give up on hope! This place has so much to offer to help grow, both as a good clinician and scholar. Here I found the friendliest nursing staff, physician assistants, case managers and social workers, who are always there to help you get through the day with their kind hearts and warm smiles. I continue to be inspired every day, learning from some of the greatest leaders in hematology/oncology at Roswell Park and am fortunate to also call some of them my mentors, supporting me to excel in my career. The amazing camaraderie amongst fellows helps us grow together and make lasting friendships. If I were asked to pick a place to pursue my fellowship again, it would be Roswell Park without a doubt! Sheeba Ba Akeel, MBBS, Class of 2024

Accreditation & certification

The Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) as a dual subspecialty training program.

When you successfully complete the program, you’ll be eligible for board certification in both Medical Oncology and Hematology.

Eligibility & how to apply

You must have a medical degree from an ACGME-accredited medical school and have completed an internal medicine residency program at the time of your fellowship appointment.

Applications for the next academic year are accepted from July 15th through September 15th annually.

Program accepts:

Current ECFMG certificate, MD or DO
US citizenship
US permanent resident (Green Card)
J-1 visa (must be able to complete 3 years of training once appointed)
H1-B visa (continuation only - no initial sponsorship)
Competitive candidates have proven success in clinical and academic excellence reflected in their recommendation letters,
- USMLE step scores (passed on first attempts)
- Internal Medicine In-Service Training Exam scores (above national mean),
- Leadership roles
- Experiences within their residency programs.
Though not required, scholarly activity (peer-reviewed publications or presentations at national conferences) is viewed favorably.

Roswell Park participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Number of positions

For the 2025-2026 fellowship application season, all applicants will be allotted 5 “Gold” and 12 “Silver” program signals. While we preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, we also consider applicants who do not signal us.

Total ACGME Approved Positions: 24
07 Fellows – Most recent Match 2025

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