Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program Virtual Tour
The Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Montefiore Einstein provides trainees with comprehensive training in clinical practice, clinical investigation and laboratory science. Compared to many other institutions, our fellowship experience is constructed with a stronger emphasis on clinical hematology and oncology research.
Amit Verma, MD, Interim Chair, Oncology
Our mission for the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
The mission of our Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program is to train the next generation of leaders in hematology/oncology focused on the tripartite mission of clinical care, research, and education. Our Program is committed to training and providing research opportunities for the next generation of benign hematology and cancer specialists by taking full advantage of all of the exceptional comprehensive cancer center research programs. We aim to provide individualized training and mentorship for fellows so that they can harness their unique strengths that will allow them to pursue their interests and passions in hematology/oncology. The fellowship training program here at the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the critical foundation that fellows will use to go on to become future leaders in the field. We are pleased to offer immersive oncology fellowship programs led by some of the world’s preeminent hematology/oncology investigators and clinicians. These programs are designed to strengthen skills, experience and expertise, and prepare fellows for the next phase of their career.
Rasim A. Gucalp, MD, Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
Why our program could be right for you
The Montefiore Einstein Hematology/Oncology Fellowship offers an unparalleled training experience in clinical care, research, and laboratory science. With a long-standing history dating back to 1959, our program prepares fellows for both academic and clinical careers by immersing them in the full spectrum of hematologic and oncologic conditions. Fellows work under the mentorship of more than 40 faculty members across Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein Cancer Center, receiving robust training in benign and malignant hematology, bone marrow transplantation, and cellular therapy.
Serving a diverse population of over 1.6 million in the New York metropolitan area, our fellows are exposed to a wide array of complex, real-world cases—from rare carcinomas and sickle cell disease to hematologic complications in pregnancy. Fellows play an active role in inpatient and outpatient care, participate in tumor boards, and gain hands-on experience in multidisciplinary clinics, including specialized programs in thrombosis, women’s health, and sickle cell disease. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, cultural competence, and patient-centered care.
Our curriculum offers a unique opportunity to customize your training path through electives and mentored research in the second and third years. Fellows are encouraged to pursue original research in areas such as thrombosis, hemoglobinopathies, immunology, and solid tumors, with access to one of the nation’s largest thrombosis programs. Whether your interests lie in clinical trials, translational science, or academic medicine, our program is designed to support your growth as a future leader in hematology/oncology.
What sets Montefiore Einstein apart
At Montefiore Einstein, we are guided by a mission to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Comprising 11 member hospitals and more than 300 specialty care sites, Montefiore Health System provides highly specialized, coordinated care in the New York region, across the country and globally.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, home to nearly 1,000 students in its MD, PhD and combined MD/PhD programs, is one of the nation’s preeminent centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. Through the joint efforts of Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Einstein is able to advance research and accelerate discoveries, benefiting patients and ensuring access to state-of-the-art healthcare for all.
- Montefiore’s medical specialties ranked as top 1% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM) recognized as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Einstein $192M+ in research funding in 2023, placing Einstein in the top 35 among 154 schools of medicine
- 850+ clinical trials
Graduate Medical Education at Montefiore Einstein
Representing one of the top 10 largest medical and surgical training programs in the country, Montefiore Health System and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine provide postgraduate clinical training to more than 1,400 residents and fellows per year. Clinicians across Montefiore Einstein’s numerous educational programs actively mentor and cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders.
Our mission to improve access and quality of care for our diverse community draws residents and fellows from top medical, dental and PA schools from around the world. We develop and expand programs designed to advance teamwork, communication and decision-making, and our progressive focus on comprehensive care provides an ideal training ground for our residents and fellows.
To make the process of working and training at Montefiore Einstein more seamless, we offer a variety of services for our house staff, physician assistants and interns, including assistance with credentialing and orientation, institutional resources, visas, contracts, HR documents, payroll, notary services and specialty training and certifications.
Montefiore Einstein by the numbers
0.8 million+
patient interactions annually
0.1 million+
patients annually, representing the largest network in the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley
160+
specialty care locations, with more coming soon
32,000+
employees
Home to notable programs and our Centers of Excellence
Our flagship Moses Campus is the primary site of numerous centers of excellence, including the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center. Adult oncology and hematology services at Moses include infusion, dedicated inpatient units and a radiation suite. Supported by 42 dedicated faculty, fellows of the Hematology/Oncology teaching program at Moses are guided through their education in benign and malignant hematology, oncology, immunology and bone marrow transplantation cellular therapy. While at Moses, fellows are exposed to a diverse group of solid tumors in the inpatient setting, and learn to manage patients under the supervision of our expert faculty. From new cancer diagnoses to oncologic emergencies, treatment complications and palliative care, our fellows gain robust exposure that prepares them for careers as medical oncologists.
The Hematology/Oncology Fellowship offers a rich clinical experience, as well as a multitude of opportunities for clinical and translational research.
Kevin Wong, MD
Former Hematology/Oncology Fellow
Offering outpatient and radiation therapy services
The facility at 1625 Poplar Street is home to one of our Montefiore Medical Park locations and the Center for Radiation Therapy. Montefiore Medical Park offers outpatient oncology services such as infusion, radiation, a multi-disciplinary practice and a PET imaging center. Supporting our faculty is a dedicated hematology/oncology research team, present at both the Moses and Einstein campuses. Our state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot Center for Radiation Therapy offers the most innovative and comprehensive array of radiation therapy services available. Montefiore Einstein is also a partner in the consortium that includes Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center, which together opened the New York Proton Center, the state’s first and only such center, in 2019.
Site of our Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Practice
Located at 1695 Eastchester Road on Einstein Campus, Montefiore Medical Park Outpatient Oncology Practice is where our subspecialists provide advanced cancer evaluation, treatments and follow-up care for patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. The facility also features a 40-chair infusion unit staffed by highly experienced OCN-certified nurses, with on-site support for patients in areas such as social work, oncology nutrition and psychosocial care.
Live and work close to the best of everything
The Bronx, New York City’s northernmost borough, is a culturally rich neighborhood placed at the intersection of Manhattan and its surrounding regions. Our postgraduate trainees typically live in hospital housing or off-site in nearby Riverdale, Lower Westchester or Manhattan, and have access to an unmatched diversity of experiences beyond the program itself.
In the Bronx, with its ample parks and gardens, you’ll learn first-hand why it’s known as “the City’s Greenest Borough.” The neighborhood offers plenty of local food, art, sports and culture, and is just a subway ride away from Manhattan’s famed theaters, museums and attractions.
As a resident of the Tri-State region, you’ll have unmatched access to the city’s cultural offerings, not to mention the bounty of outdoor excursions that are available just beyond. Day-trips and weekend excursions to the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Long Island or New Jersey provide ample opportunities for swimming, hiking, biking, skiing and other seasonal activities.
Drag map or zoom to explore things to do in the Bronx, Manhattan and beyond.
As fellows at Montefiore Einstein, we teach residents and medical students, participate in a variety of conferences and tumor boards and work closely with a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide the best care for our patients.
Sara Tariq, MD
Former Hematology/Oncology Fellow
A world-renowned faculty
Ulrich G. Steidl, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Cell Biology
Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
The Diane and Arthur B. Belfer Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research
Associate Chair for Translational Research, Department of Oncology
Leader, Stem Cells, Differentiation and Cancer Program, Albert Einstein Cancer Center
Eric J. Feldman, MD
Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Andreas Kaubisch, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Haiying Cheng, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Kira Gritsman, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology
Della F. Makower, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Noah S. Kornblum, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Ioannis Mantzaris, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Katharine McNeill MD
Assistant Professor, The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Enrico Castellucci, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Jinyu Lu, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Angelica L. D’aiello, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Fernand Bteich, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Stephen Z. Peeke, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Ridhi Gupta, MB, BS
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Opeyemi A. Ajibade, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology (Hematology)
A challenging and innovative curriculum
The three-year Hematology/Oncology fellowship program at Montefiore Einstein and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is designed to equip fellows with skills in research and the clinical practice of benign and malignant hematology, solid tumors, and bone marrow transplantation. During their rotations, fellows are exposed to a broad, diversified range of patient cases through intensive inpatient and outpatient experience under the close supervision of experienced specialists (Breast, Head and Neck, GU/GI, and Lung Cancers, Thrombosis, Hemoglobinopathies, MDS).
Clinical training is conducted at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein Cancer Center. The hematology/oncology fellows' responsibilities include outpatient, inpatient, and consultation services in oncology, hematology, and hematologic malignancies. Fellows are required to complete 18 months of clinical rotations to satisfy the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) requirements for subspecialty boards in hematology and oncology. The following is a typical rotation schedule of the first 18 months of clinical training for the hematology/oncology fellow:
Classical Hematology
| Rotation | Length |
| In-patient consult | 4 months |
| Transfusion medicine | 1 month |
| Coagulation/Laboratory testing | 0.5 months |
| Thrombosis/General Hematology Clinic | Weekly for 6 months |
| General Hematology Clinic | Weekly for 6 months |
Clinical Oncology
| Rotation | Length |
| In-patient at Moses | 6 months |
| Solid tumor in-patient | 1.2 months |
| Leukemia/Lymphoma | 2.4 months |
| Stem cell transplant | 1.2 months |
| Consult | 1.2 months |
Hematology/Oncology
| Rotation | Length |
| Electives | 6 months |
After Fellows fulfill 18 months of clinical rotations, they may choose research and participate in basic science (i.e., stem cell biology, molecular biology, and molecular causes of tumorigenesis in colon mucosa), and molecular translational studies, in addition to clinical hematology and oncology research. They may also choose clinical electives: either as a concentration of 6 months in one specialty with designated mentor or as monthly rotations. If concentration in one specialty areas is chosen, a mentor will supervise structured clinics, conferences, and clinical research project.
An unmatched diversity of experience
As a premier academic medical center serving the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley, Montefiore Einstein offers its postgraduate trainees comprehensive exposure to a broad diversity of patients and pathologies. The diverse range of experience available prepares our postgraduate trainees for future careers in their chosen field, be it in the research or clinical and/or non-clinical setting.
The experience of our fellows is greatly enriched by the integration of our cancer programs with the outstanding research programs of the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the first NIH-funded cancer centers.
Balazs Halmos, MD, MS
Professor, Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Clinical Research Training Program
The Clinical Research Training Program is a two-year program consisting of a didactic curriculum emphasizing epidemiology, biostatistics, study design, computer methods, research ethics, and a mentored experience in clinical research leading to the preparation of a thesis. Scholars successfully completing this program will earn a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Research Methods at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
The CRTP trains future investigators with studies spanning the entire spectrum of clinical research activities, including the required "core competencies." Through this approach, investigators with widely differing perspectives learn a common language and a shared set of skills. Trainees interested in translational, patient-oriented research and those interested in health services research are learning side by side. In addition, scholars are drawn from all medical specialties and subspecialties in an effort to enhance future collaborations across disciplines.
Applicants for the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) should be aware of funding opportunities that would support their time and tuition as CRTP Scholars. Notable among these sources of support is the NIH K-series, particularly the K23 awards. Qualified clinicians submitting applications for these grants may simultaneously apply for the CRTP, and most CRTP applicants should consider applying for such grants. Einstein fellows and faculty can contact the Office of Grant Support Applicants for the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) should be aware of funding opportunities that support their time and tuition as CRTP Scholars. Notable among these sources is the NIH K-series, particularly the K23 awards. Qualified clinicians submitting applications for these grants may simultaneously apply for the CRTP, and most CRTP applicants should consider applying for such grants. Einstein fellows and faculty can contact the Office of Grant Support for information on funding opportunities. Additional details are available on their website.
For further information regarding the CRTP program, please contact us at ictr@einsteinmed.org.
Faculty and scientists at the forefront of research
Oncology Programs
Compensation and Benefits
Qualifications
- Vacation – 4 weeks (28 working days per contract year)
- Each house staff earns paid sick time at the rate of one day per month
- Dental assistance plan
- Medical health insurance
Insurance Programs
- Professional liability insurance (including Tail coverage)
- Disability and health insurance
Other Benefits
- Housing provisions
- Family medical leave (up to 12 weeks leave)
- Tax-deferred annuity plans
- Meal subsidy for fellows
- Parking and inter-campus bus shuttle
- Transportation home when at work during late hours
- Salary
- PGY-4 – $95,363.28
- PGY-5 – $99,078.72
- PGY-6 – $102,794.17
- PGY-7 – $106,509.63
- Meal stipend – $2,000 annually
- Housing stipend – $3,000 annually
- Fatigue mitigation – $500 for rideshare when a resident/fellow is too fatigued to drive home at the end of a shift or return the next day to pick up their car
- Education allowance – $1,250 per academic year
- Child care – $2,500 annually for a child(ren) under the age of 13
Admission and Application Process
Qualifications
To apply to the Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship Program, you must:
- Have successfully completed three years of an ACGME-accredited postgraduate program in Internal Medicine in the United States or Canada prior to the date on which your fellowship would begin, and have passed the USMLE Step III by January of the year you would begin the program to ensure licensure.
- Be an International Medical Graduate with a valid certificate from the ECFMG or a full and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction, or be a graduate of an LCME-approved 5th Pathway Program.
General Admissions Requirements
Hematology/Medical Oncology fellowships are open to U.S. citizens, permanent U.S. immigrants, and international applicants as follows:
- Montefiore Medical Center supports ECFMG J-1 visa sponsorship for fellows enrolled in graduate medical education. Montefiore Medical Center will support an H-1B temporary work visa.
Program Appointment Contract
Appointments into the program are confirmed with a formal written Program Letter of Agreement from the Program Director and Associate Program Director at Montefiore Medical Center. This letter, which you will be asked to sign and return, constitutes your acceptance of a fellowship appointment to Montefiore Medical Center.
Number of Positions
Ten positions are available each year in the Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship Program at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
How to Apply
To apply for a Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship position, you must submit an application using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We will use signaling in the ERAS application starting this year. Paper applications are not accepted for fellowship positions.
Appointments for the fellowship program are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must register through the NRMP.
The following documents are required for program acceptance consideration:
- Common application form
- Official medical school transcripts
- Official test transcripts for all applicable examinations (i.e. USMLE, COMLEX, etc.)
- Dean's letter
- Your current program director's letter of recommendation
- Two additional letters of recommendation
- Your curriculum vitae
- A personal statement
- A valid ECFMG certificate (if you graduated from a medical school outside of the United States)
- A copy of your medical school diploma
- Photograph
Interview appointments are made directly through the fellowship program's administrator. Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited to interview with both program directors and selected faculty members. Interviews are conducted in August, September, and October of each year before the match date.
Eligibility
Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine.
Application Deadlines
We’re seeking fellows who will shape the future of healthcare.
- July 2, 2025—July cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET.
- July 16, 2025—July cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 a.m. ET.
- October 1, 2025—Applications closed.
- November 19, 2025—9 p.m. ET Rank Order List Certification Deadline
- December 3, 2025—Match Day (12 p.m. ET)
Have questions? Get in touch.
Lillian Ivette Cruz
Fellowship Program Administrator
lillicru@montefiore.org
Tel: 718-920-2926
Fax: 718-798-7474
Rasim Gucalp, MD
Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
rgucalp@montefiore.org