Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Program Information

Xổ số DanongNeuro-Oncology is a developing pediatric subspecialty that is in constant evolution as innovative diagnostic strategies, therapeutic, and prognostic factors are being identified. There continues to be a considerable need for physicians who have an interest in this scope of clinical practice as the field continues to evolve.

Xổ số DanongThe current landscape of the neuro-oncology program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has placed it in a strong position to provide a unique and innovative training experience to develop the next generation of leaders in pediatric neuro-oncology, which is directly aligned with the tripartite mission of our organization. 

This fellowship program overlaps two of the institutes at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital – the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute and the Institute for Brain Protection SciencesXổ số Danong. These two institutes work closely together and share physical space for the physician leaders which promotes collaboration of patient care, research and program development. 

The neuro-oncology care team also includes physician leaders from Neuropathology, Neurosurgery, and the Division of Neuroradiology. Additionally, the high volume of new neuro-oncology patients provides excellent opportunity for teaching and research.

Program Leadership

Stacie Stapleton, MD Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program Director

Dr. Stapleton is the director of pediatric neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton joined the hospital in 2007 and is double-board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology. She has formal training in pediatric neuro-oncology.

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Thomas Geller, MD Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Associate Program Director

Dr. Geller joined the hospital staff in 2018. He is board certified in child neurology and specializes in neuro-oncology.

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Curriculum

The 1-year neuro-oncology fellowship is primarily clinical fellowship whereas the fellow is required to participate in direct patient care daily. Additional expectations include participation with teaching, lectures, didactics, and the completion of one research or quality improvement project.

Rotations throughout the year include:

Fellowship Application Requirements

Neuro-oncology fellowship applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship or a child neurology residency.
In order to be considered for an interview, please submit the following:

• 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s most current program director*

• Current and updated CV

• Personal Statement, limited to one (1) page

*letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to the program from the referee via
email: ach-ome.info@jhmi.edu

or mail:

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Office of Medical Education
Research & Education Building
500 6^th Street South, Suite 3100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701