Clinical Fellowship Program

The Division of Hematology/Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers training programs in all areas of hematology and oncology. Training opportunities include a fellowship program that provides superior training in all aspects of clinical hematology and oncology, and research opportunities in molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, signal transduction, pharmacology and clinical investigation. Faculty in the division are in the forefront of cancer research and treatment.

Purpose

• Provide superior training in the disciplines of Hematology and Medical Oncology leading to American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Medical Oncology and Hematology
• Instill trainees with the necessary skills and professional attitude that will lead to a lifetime commitment of excellent patient care and scholarship
• Develop productive investigators in clinical and/or laboratory-based research in cancer and hematology

Organization
There is a single program administered by the Division of Hematology/Oncology overseen by a standing committee of faculty from the division. Program trainees, with rare exception, are expected to enter into a 3-year period of training for combined board certification. Applicants to the Hematology/Oncology Training Program must be eligible for ABIM certification in Internal Medicine by the time they plan to enter fellowship training.

		Jill Gilbert, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
		Kenneth R. Hande, M.D. Professor of Medicine & Pharmacology Chief, Medical Oncology, Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center Associate Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
		Anne T. Neff, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine & Pathology Hematology Director, Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinic Director, Blood Cell Collection Center Associate Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program Associate Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
		Laura Williams Goff, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Associate Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program

Program Coordinator: Diane L. Ray

Requests for additional information should be directed to Diane L. Ray at the following address and phone number:

Division of Hematology-Oncology
777 Preston Research Building
Nashville, TN 37232-6307
Phone: 615-936-0975
Fax: 615-343-7602
Email: diane.l.ray@vanderbilt.edu