How to Apply to the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship
Quick Facts
- Program name:Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital Program
- Sponsoring institution: University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital / Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Cleveland, Ohio
- Accreditation: ACGME-accredited | ACGME Program Number: 3273821031
- Program length: Three years | Positions: Two fellows per year | Start date: July 1
- Application: ERAS | Match: NRMP Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Match
- Board eligibility: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
ERAS Application Process
Applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The fellowship is listed under: Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital Program.
Applicants typically begin the process in the early part of their third year of residency, with fellowship training beginning July 1 following completion of residency.
- Submit all required materials through ERAS
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt of complete documentation
- Selected applicants are invited for a virtual interview
- Virtual interviews are conducted mid-August through mid-November, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Interview dates are first-come, first-reserved – schedule promptly upon receiving an invitation
Required Application Materials
Required materials include:
- Completed ERAS application
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation (including a letter from the Pediatric Residency Program Director)
- Medical school transcript and MSPE (Dean's Letter)
- USMLE and/or COMLEX transcripts
- ECFMG Certificate (international medical graduates, if applicable)
ERAS Application
Applications are submitted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). This is the preferred application pathway for all candidates applying within the standard match cycle.
NRMP Match Information
The fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). All applicants must register with NRMP in addition to submitting through ERAS.
- Fellowship Selection Committee meets in late November to finalize the program's rank list
- Match results are released in December per the NRMP fellowship match schedule
Contact the Fellowship Program
Questions about the application process, training or life in Cleveland are welcome.
Anupam Verma, MD
Fellowship Program Director
Anupam.Verma@uhhospitals.org