Oncology Physician Education

Inspiring the Next Generation of Cancer Doctors

As an academic medical institution dedicated to clinical, research and educational excellence, Stony Brook Medicine is responsible for educating the next generation of physicians. In conjunction with the Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook Cancer Center helps train doctors in oncology through two programs. One is a rotation through pediatric oncology for all pediatric residents. The second is a post-graduate fellowship in adult hematology/oncology. Both rest on the foundation of the Cancer Center’s approach to cancer medicine: delivering integrated, individualized, multidisciplinary care for a complex disease that takes into account every aspect of a patient’s life, not just medical care.

The Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program

The Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Stony Brook University is a competitive, ACGME-accredited three-year program offering integrated training in both hematology and medical oncology. Led by Program Director, Julie Anne Gemmill, DO, MS and Associate Program Director, Christina Y. Lee, MD, the fellowship is open to physicians who have successfully completed an internal medicine residency. Each year, only three fellows are selected from a pool of more than 500 applicants.

Fellows benefit from a rigorous curriculum that combines advanced clinical training, immersive educational experiences, and meaningful research opportunities in basic, translational, and clinical science.

Clinical rotations include:

  • Medical Oncology Consult and Teaching Service
  • Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplant Team
  • Hematology Consult Service

Elective rotations include:

  • Radiation Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Blood Bank
  • Special Hematology
  • Hematopathology

Multidisciplinary cancer teams include:

  • Breast, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Thoracic, Head & Neck, Melanoma, Sarcoma
  • Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Gynecologic, Neurologic, and Orthopedic Oncology

Additional experience is gained at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where fellows manage clinics and perform consultations under supervision.

Upon completion, fellows are prepared to sit for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification exams in hematology and medical oncology.

Website: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/medicine/hemonc/fellowship 

Contact Ms. Michelle Diaz: michelle.diaz@stonybrookmedicine.edu | (631) 444-7726

Oncology Training for Pediatric Residents

Every pediatric resident at Stony Brook University School of Medicine has a rotation in pediatric hematology/oncology, led by Laura Hogan, MD. Many residents also choose additional elective time in the outpatient Cancer Center.

Residents gain exposure to pediatric cancer patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, allowing them to better understand the full patient experience and the personal nature of cancer care.

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program emphasizes quality-of-life considerations and long-term care planning for patients and families.

For more information, visit the Pediatrics Residency Program or contact:

  • Robyn J. Blair, MD, FAAP
    Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
    Director, Pediatric Residency Training Program
    Vice Chair for Education
    Director, Resident Continuity CliniRenaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Stony Brook Children's Hospital

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Stony Brook, NY 11794-8111

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