Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

Overview

A flexible pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship with San Francisco and Oakland tracks covering hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

3 years (ABP subspecialty training)

Start

Institution policyMost UCSF residents/fellows are appointed for June-August start dates (off-cycle starts possible)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

ACGME (ERAS/NRMP programme)

Department

Department of Pediatrics, UCSF School of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed 2-3 years of accredited residency; board-eligible in pediatrics; 3 letters incl. programme director, MSPE, transcript, CV, personal statement

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs eligible if their school is in the World Directory/FAIMER and they hold a valid ECFMG certificate at application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, an appropriate visa or DACA

Visa support

Institution policyUCSF sponsors J-1 (ECFMG) and H-1B (incl. OPT) visas; H-1B/OPT require pre-approval by UCSF OGME; non-ACGME fellowships can take J-1 trainees only if ACGME Non-Standard Training (NST) recognised

Licence requirement

Institution policyCalifornia Postgraduate Training Licence (PTL) from the Medical Board of California required (full CA licence needed once accredited-training thresholds are reached)

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

ERAS (opens July); two tracks - 'Pediatric Hematology/Oncology-San Francisco' and '-Oakland'; apply to both, one interview day

Funding

Funding

Institution policySalaried on UCSF CIR collective-bargaining scale (rates effective 1 Oct 2025, incl. housing allowance): PGY4 $106,127; PGY5 $109,737; PGY6 $113,149; PGY7 $116,315; PGY8 $121,494; 2026-27 scale under union negotiation

Official sources