Pediatric Hematology - Oncology
The Pediatric Hematology - Oncology Fellowship at the University of Louisville aims to train leaders skilled in clinical care, teaching and research.
Overview
The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at the University of Louisville is dedicated to developing leaders in academic and clinical pediatric hematology and oncology across the United States. The program equips fellows with a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis and management of pediatric hematologic and oncologic disorders. Graduates are prepared not only to deliver outstanding patient care but also to advance the field through research and to mentor future pediatricians.
Funded by Norton Children’s Hospital, the fellowship emphasizes hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. During the first year, fellows work closely with a full-time faculty member and an interdisciplinary team to manage inpatients with suspected or confirmed hematology and oncology diagnoses. They gain proficiency in key procedures such as bone marrow aspiration, biopsy and lumbar puncture with chemotherapy administration. Fellows also serve as primary care providers for oncology patients they follow in an outpatient continuity clinic under faculty supervision, fostering continuity of care and deeper learning.
In the second and third years, fellows focus on scholarly activities, including a clinical or laboratory research project. This phase of training is further enhanced by the option to pursue a Master’s Degree in Clinical Investigation Sciences through the School of Public Health & Information Sciences (SPHIS), providing fellows with a strong foundation in research methodology and public health.
By the end of the program, fellows are well-prepared to excel in academic and clinical roles, contributing to advancements in pediatric hematology and oncology through clinical expertise, research and education.
Key Contacts
Mustafa Barbour
Fellowship Program Director
Kerry McGowan
Associate Fellowship Program Director
Buffy Sexton
Fellowship Program Coordinator
Program Details
Additional Information
The stipend rates for each PGY level are as follows:
- PGY 1: $63,723.67 annually / $5,310.31 monthly
- PGY 2: $66,105.08 annually / $5,508.76 monthly
- PGY 3: $68,239.94 annually / $5,686.63 monthly
- PGY 4: $71,322.28 annually / $5,943.52 monthly
- PGY 5: $74,779.06 annually / $6,231.59 monthly
- PGY 6: $78,154.28 annually / $6,512.86 monthly
- PGY 7: $81,405.99 annually / $6,783.83 monthly
- PGY 8: $85,733.08 annually / $7,144.42 monthly
Stipends reflect a 4% increase across all PGY levels. Moonlighting shifts are available for additional compensation at various clinical sites.
All Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows are provided:
- Basic Life Insurance (with the option of additional Term Life Insurance)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Check out the UofL House Staff Benefits Guide for more information
Other Benefits:
- Vacation: 4 weeks paid vacation per year of fellowship
- Family Medical Leave (including parental)
- Retirement
Fellows are considered "eligible employees" and may contribute monies to any of UofL's retirement plans. - Worker's Compensation
All house staff are covered under the Kentucky Worker's Compensation statutes for injuries incurred while engaged in regularly assigned duties. - Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice)
Professional liability insurance is provided by the University of Louisville or by affiliated hospitals through contract agreement. - Preventive Health Program
Hepatitis B immunization, an annual TB skin test and flu shots are required and furnished free of charge to all fellows. Additionally, COVID-19 testing and monitoring is also provided free of charge.
- Free parking in the attached, covered Norton Children's Hospital garage.
- On-call meals are provided at both Norton Children's Hospital and UofL Hospital
- Lab Coats are provided
- Additional expenses covered (some restrictions apply):
- Medical licenses
- Specialty memberships
- Scientific meeting registration and travel for first authors
- PALS/NRP training
- Academic allowances (journal subscriptions, books, conferences, etc.)
Fellows are eligible to purchase discount student athletic tickets through the UofL Athletics Department.
Our Department covers the cost of various Master's and Certificate programs, including:
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine - Master of Science (MS) or Graduate Certificate
The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and the Graduate Certificate in Artificial
Intelligence in Medicine offers students training in the application of computational methods and
machine learning techniques to the analysis of medical problems. The focus of the program is an
emphasis on the mastery of skills required to analyze medical data related to patients, which include big data, medical imaging, physiological and disease progression modeling, experimental (clinical and laboratory), and healthcare information.
Business of Healthcare - Graduate Certificate
This graduate certificate in the Business of Healthcare is a nine (9) credit hour certificate that will train professional care providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to take on management roles in health systems or practices. This certificate will cover topics such as health economics, health strategy, accounting and finance, population health, conflict management, building service lines, and health operations.
Health Administration - Master of Science (MS)
The Department of Health Management and Systems Sciences designed the MSHA program to deepen knowledge of environments, processes, structures, and strategies that are driving disruption in healthcare. The curriculum has three main components: Exploration of broad principles and key influencers of leading healthcare organizations; Examination of evidence-based and data-driven
frameworks for strategic leadership and effective management of healthcare organizations and issues; Analysis of the external healthcare and policy environments that impact population and community healthcare management.
Healthcare Ethics - Master of Arts in Applied Philosophy with a Concentration in Healthcare Ethics (MA) or Graduate Certificate
Master of Arts (MA): The degree prepares graduates to bring a more educated, nuanced and thoughtful approach to their work in clinical or hospital settings, health law or policy development or academic research and teaching as well as many other overlapping possibilities.
Graduate Certificate: The graduate certificate in Healthcare Ethics is a 15-credit hour interdisciplinary graduate certificate that draws primarily from coursework already offered for the MA degree and can be completed in one academic year. The certificate focuses on issues of social justice and the importance of race, gender, class, sexuality, religion, and culture on health and health care.
Health Professions Education - Master of Science (MS) or Graduate Certificate
The program is designed to prepare faculty, future faculty, residents, fellows, and graduate students in health sciences (including medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, clinical and allied health professions).
The following information outlines the process for Residents applying for pediatric Fellowships, beginning July 1, annually.
Applicants must have their files completed for screening prior to receiving an invitation to interview. Applications must be submitted using ERAS.
A completed ERAS application contains the following documents:
- Current CV
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- At least one letter of recommendation must come from your residency training program.
- Headshot
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Dean's letter
- USMLE transcript
- ECFMG status report
- The ECFMG Status Report is issued for International Medical Graduates only. If you are an International student, please include any additional necessary documents that support your Visa status.
Whether you are considering the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics for subspecialty training, currently serving as a fellow or faculty member in our program, or simply stopping by, we are excited to showcase our programs, our facilities and our city – but most important, our Fellows. We are here to answer your questions.
Erin B. Owen, MD
Director of Pediatric Fellowships
Office of Medical Education
University of Louisville, Department of Pediatrics
601 S. Floyd Street, Suite 200
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
(502) 629-8828
