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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
University of Pittsburgh
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
University of Pittsburgh

Medical Students and Residents

Residency Programs

  • The Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Pittsburgh comprises the UPMC Medical Education Program in Radiation Oncology, a 4-year training program (PGY 2-5). This program is ranked as one of the top programs in the country for radiation oncology research. Learn more about the Radiation Oncology Residency Program.
  • The Medical Physics Residency Program of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides training in therapeutic radiological physics. The objective of this 2-year training program is to prepare the graduate to be a qualified medical physicist with board certification in the specialty of Therapeutic Radiological Physics offered by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Learn more about the Medical Physics Residence Program.

Clinical Fellowships

  • The Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program is a three-year program that provides advanced clinical and laboratory training leading to American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) board eligibility in hematology and medical oncology. Learn more about the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program.
  • The Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program is a two-year program with an optional third year for research. Candidates must have completed an approved general surgery residency and be board eligible or board-certified. Learn more about the Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program.
  • The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology-approved Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology is a three-year program providing advanced clinical and research training including exposure to NIH-funded trials. Learn more the Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology.
  • The Breast Surgery Section of the Division of Surgical Oncology offers a one-year Breast Cancer Surgical Fellowship designed to provide in-depth multidisciplinary training in the diagnostic evaluation, surgical management, and adjuvant care of breast cancer patients, in addition to the management of patients with benign breast disorders. Learn more about the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship.
  • The University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology offers fellowship training in advanced head and neck oncologic and microvascular reconstructive surgery as a one-year or two-year commitment, designed to prepare you for a career as a comprehensive head and neck surgical oncologist. Learn more about the Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Program.
  • The Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a three-year program emphasizing both clinical and research training. Upon completion of the fellowship, it is expected that the fellow will be equipped to pass all certifying exams required for sub-board certification and to pursue an academic career in pediatric hematology/oncology. Learn more about the Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
  • The Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility addresses all aspects of The American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG) requirements for subspecialty training. Particular emphasis is placed on surgical training spanning from pediatric to adult patients. Learn more about the Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility.
  • The Karp Neuro-Oncology Fellowship is a United Counsel for Neurologic Subspecialties-accredited program that provides intense, comprehensive training in the management of primary and secondary brain tumors and neurological complications of cancer. Learn more about the Karp Neuro-Oncology Fellowship.

Oncology Interest Group

This group brings together medical students with an interest in oncology. The student-run group organizes regular lunch seminars given by senior oncologists, as a forum to discuss and understand unique challenges and research opportunities in oncology subspecialties.

Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Fellowship

The Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Fellowship, offered by the Institute for Clinical Research Education (ICRE), equips researchers with the skills to advance the translation of discoveries into improved patient outcomes and health policy. Qualified pre- and post-doctoral trainees interested in pursuing research in any of the phases of translation (T1-T4) are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about the Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Fellowship Program.

Grand Rounds

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology / Oncology weekly Grand Rounds is held every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. Meetings are open to physicians, physician’s assistants, and nurses who are interested in cancer research. Different types of cancers are discussed each week.

Seminars and Journal Clubs

Each week, a list of upcoming cancer-related seminars is sent. If you are interested in receiving this email, please send an email to HillmanAnnouncement@upmc.edu with your name and affiliation to UPMC and/or the University of Pittsburgh. These include:

  • The weekly UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Scientific Seminar Series attracts audiences of students, post-docs, faculty and clinicians from UPMC and Pitt. Both internal and external speakers are invited to present to highlight key developments in basic and translational cancer research areas.
  • Clinical oncology programs hold regular Tumor Board Meetings to present and discuss patient cases. Specific groups include head and neck, lung and esophageal, urologic, colon and gastrointestinal, breast, ovarian and gynecologic cancers, as well as leukemia and lymphoma, melanoma, and neuro-oncology.
  • Many of our research programs at UPMC Hillman organize research work in progress seminars and journal clubs where trainees have opportunities to present their own work and discuss new discoveries in their fields and papers with seminal importance for cancer research. Other journal clubs are organized around a specific topic of interest, such as the DNA Repair Journal Club, which focuses on current topics in DNA repair as it relates to human disease, DNA damage processing, genome stability, telomere biology, cancer and aging.

Useful Links

The University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development for the Health Sciences offers a wealth of information for scientists at different points in their career paths, including medical students and residents and clinical fellows.

Training Grants

See a list of training grants held by Hillman investigators.