Fellowship rotations + clinical experience by year

Fellows in the Tufts Medical Center Hematology + Oncology Fellowship Program follow a structured, progressive schedule that builds clinical expertise, deepens subspecialty knowledge and supports long-term academic development. Each year is designed to balance hands-on patient care with meaningful mentorship and academic growth.

1st year

• Outpatient subspecialty clinics at Tufts Medical Center
• 2-month rotation at Lowell General Hospital for community oncology experience

2nd year

• Advanced 6-month inpatient rotations (Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Consult service, 2-week Palliative Care rotation, 1-month elective rotation)
• Continuity Clinic: per fellow choice

Tufts Medical Center hematology + oncology fellowship: 80+ years of training excellence

We have over 80 years of comprehensive training for tomorrow’s medical leaders. The Division of Hematology + Oncology provides extensive hematology and oncology training to fellows in the program. For more than 80 years, the fellowship has trained hundreds of hematologists and oncologists from across the United States and overseas. Many graduates now practice in these specialties and hold leadership roles in major divisions, research centers, and training programs.

Since 1978, when the Divisions of Hematology and Oncology merged, the combined fellowship has accepted, on average, five fellows per year. Since 2006, recruitment to the fellowship has been conducted through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), with applicant pools exceeding 350 candidates annually. The division’s training program offers rigorous clinical training paired with broad exposure to basic laboratory research or clinical research experience, preparing fellows to excel in all aspects of hematology and oncology.

Join the ACGME-accredited hematology + oncology fellowship program at Tufts Medical Center

We thank you for your interest in the Hematology + Oncology Fellowship Program at Tufts Medical Center. We aim to produce clinicians who excel in clinical care, research, teaching and quality and safety, who will contribute to the next generation of our rapidly changing field.

In the first year, you rotate through a variety of outpatient clinics throughout the week, with weekend consult coverage divided amongst the first years. There is also a rotation at our satellite site at Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center. Over the second and third years, fellows are responsible for a total of six months of inpatient rotations divided between the bone marrow transplant service and consults. You will also have a continuity clinic of your choice with the aim of deepening your knowledge and autonomy. The additional 18 months of fellowship are devoted to a primary research project to learn the skills needed to start your academic career.  We have a robust didactic curriculum surveying the vast literature and complex decision-making in our field. There are also additional academic opportunities for each fellow in clinical trials, teaching, quality improvement and more.

Our goal is to provide educational experiences that allow you to thrive as an independent physician and to be a leader in our field. We welcome you to apply and look forward to showing you all that Tufts Medical Center has to offer!

	Jacob Elkon, MD Program Director, Hematology + Oncology Fellowship Program Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
	Lori Pai, MD Associate Director, Hematology + Oncology Fellowship Program Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

Our dedicated hematology + oncology fellowship team at Tufts Medical Center

Our Hematology + Oncology Fellowship Program is supported by a diverse group of expert faculty, dedicated fellows and committed staff. Together, they create a collaborative learning environment focused on clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate patient care.

Our faculty includes nationally recognized leaders and active researchers who provide hands-on mentorship across clinical training, research projects and teaching. Fellows benefit from this rich expertise as they develop the skills needed for successful careers in academic medicine, clinical practice and research.

Our alumni hold prestigious positions in leading medical centers and academic institutions, including:

• Tufts Medical Center Hematology/Oncology specializes in Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
• Beth Israel Lahey Health in Breast and Head and Neck Oncology
• Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Hematology/Oncology and Palliative Care with a focus on Genitourinary Oncology
• University of California, Irvine in Gastrointestinal Oncology
• Beth Israel Lahey Health in Genitourinary Oncology
• Beth Israel Lahey Health in Thoracic Oncology

In addition to the core faculty, our fellows and staff play vital roles in delivering outstanding education and patient care. Each member contributes to a supportive community dedicated to advancing the field of hematology and oncology.

Where nephrology leaders learn, grow + stay connected

Our fellowship is powered by people—bright, driven trainees and a dedicated faculty committed to advancing kidney care. At Tufts Medical Center, we prioritize mentorship, collaboration and relationships that last well beyond training.

From day one, our fellows are supported by accessible, engaged faculty who are passionate about teaching. Our faculty members are nationally recognized experts in areas like glomerular disease, dialysis, transplantation and clinical research. They’re not only leaders in their fields—they’re mentors who take the time to know you, guide your goals and champion your growth.

Our current fellows bring a wide range of interests and experiences. Whether they’re leading inpatient consults, designing quality improvement projects or mentoring medical students, they gain the confidence and skills to become leaders in nephrology.

Our alumni have:

• Led nephrology divisions at major academic medical centers
• Published research shaping kidney care policy and practice
• Secured competitive NIH and industry funding
• Developed new approaches to medical education
• Built thriving practices in academic, community and hybrid settings

We’re also proud of our accomplished alumni, many of whom stay connected as collaborators, mentors and national thought leaders.