Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Pursuing more training
45
In same state as program
3
In NHSC or similar underserved area
1
Non-medical career/left country
1
Number of accredited programs
78
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
25.50
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
85.80
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
78.20
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
5.80
Average percent female
71.80
Average percent international medical graduates
29.50
Average percent DOs
17.50
Average number of full-time physician faculty
21.30
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.90
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
55.00
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
3.90
Average hours on duty per week
57.80
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
17.80
Average days off duty per week
1.50
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
33.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
9.10
Average number of days of vacation
19.30
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Pediatric hematology oncology encompasses perturbations of the several-formed elements of the blood and their precursors in the bone marrow, as well as the coagulation-fibrinolytic systems in the plasma, the reticuloendothelial system, and malignancies of the blood and solid tissues and organs.
Primary clinical duties are diagnosing and treating children with cancer and a variety of different blood disorders. Often these diagnoses (e.g. inherited disorders of coagulation or malignant bone sarcoma) allow the specialist to form close relationships with patients and families to guide them through complex decisions or life-threatening conditions. Outpatient hematology practice includes the evaluation and management of patients with benign disorders. Due to the acuity and complexity of the patients, clinical care also depends on communication and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of medical sub-specialists.
Association
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
aspho.org
8735 W Higgins Rd
Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60631
(847) 375-4716
Email: [email protected]