Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Why Choose Our Program?
From medical and radiation oncology, from pathology to surgical specialties, you'll be an integral part of patient care when you choose a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Roswell Park.
As a free-standing NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, our translational medicine model connects fellows with clinicians, researchers, and specialists who understand every aspect of cancer science.
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Fellowship Highlights
During your fellowship, you'll develop and strengthen skills in both surgical decision-making and operative technique. Fellows easily meet ACGME required case minimums in all categories.
Our comprehensive program of courses and lectures provides fundamental knowledge of:
- Tumor biology
- Molecular genetics
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Radiation principles
- Protocol development
- Screening and early detection
- Pain management
- End-of-life issues
It's the perfect size of fellowship, and our fellow:faculty ratio allows for a true appreneticeship model that fosters healthy learning opportunities and a vibrant exchange of ideas. Immersive 3-month rotations allow fellows to build depth of knowledge, clinical and operative skills, and progressive autonomy in the operating room.
If you're looking towards an academic position, you'll have opportunities to teach medical students and surgery residents as well. Rotattion junior residents and medical students from the University at Buffalo (UB) provide opportunities for teaching and mentorship.
Our Program by the Numbers
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What Sets Us Apart
Supportive Mentors
Whether you aim to be a clinician, educator, researcher, or administrator – or if you are still deciding – our encouraging community of faculty will guide you to reach your goals.
Flexible Curriculum
In addition to broad clinical experiences, we offer significant elective time so fellows can pursue the personalized learning experiences they need to succeed in their desired careers.
Quality of Life
Cancer care is physically and emotionally demanding! We prioritize personal and family needs because we understand that fellows must be healthy and happy in order to learn effectively.
What Our Graduates Say
"My fellowship at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provided me with a well-rounded experience while still allowing me to focus on areas of special interest. The robotic surgery experience is unparalleled.
As I begin my early career I am realizing truly how much I learned at Roswell. In addition to learning about cancer and the technical components of operations one leaves Roswell with an armamentarium of mentors and indeed friends who are invaluable as one starts life as a new attending surgeon. I ranked Roswell Park #1 in the match and I would do it all over again!"
Daniel Joyce, M.D.
Surgical Oncology/HPB Surgery
Cleveland Clinic