During the research years the trainee has an opportunity to work in the laboratory of one of the members of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or engage in research in another lab anywhere in the Medical Center or University. Expectations for postgraduate training during this time are high: in addition to developing competency in carrying out research related to a specific scientific topic, it is expected that fellows will give two or three seminars related to both research and clinical interests. Additionally, each fellow will prepare Pediatric Grand Rounds on a clinical topic of his/her choice. As part of academic training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, it is essential for the trainee to learn how to prepare a research proposal. The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division is fortunate to be one of the few pediatric programs in the United States to hold a Hematology Training Grant, funding from which provides three years of salary support for the fellow. Nonetheless, by the third year of training, with the guidance and under the supervision of a research mentor, the fellow is expected to submit a grant for extramural funding to support his or her research. Under some circumstances, the tenure of the fellowship may be extended by a year to enable further development as a research scientist. In addition to learning how to prepare grants and deliver both clinical and research talks, it is expected that the fellow will present an abstract at a national meeting, as well as write a first author paper. At least one of these is required by the American Board of Pediatrics in order to qualify for the specialty board examination in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. It should be noted that all trainees who have committed themselves to the fellowship program in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the University of Michigan have passed the specialty board exams since the current director assumed a leadership role at the University of Michigan in 1982.

Eligibility and Selection
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology adheres to the Graduate Medical Education policy of House Officer Selection.
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This article is reposted with thanks to University of Michigan Health System and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

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