Division of Hematology/Oncology

March 2008

Dear Fellowship Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC).

KUMC offers a three year combined Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program accredited by the ACGM.  We have one (1) available Hematology/Oncology fellowship position for the 2008-2009 academic year.

As you are aware, the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) will officially open the fellowship application on Thursday, November 15, 2007.  Applications to the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship will be open from December 1st, 2007 and will close on March 1, 2008.

Please refer to the following time line for 2008 application submission requirements:

Date	Requirement
November 15, 2007	Applicants begin submission to ERAS
December 1, 2007	ERAS system opens to programs
March 1, 2008	Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program application submission closes
April 9, 2008	NRMP Rank Order List opens
Late April 2008	Candidate Interviews Begin
June 4, 2008	NRMP Rank Order List closes
June 18, 2008	NRMP Match Day
June 19, 2008	Letters of Appointment to matched applicant(s)

ERAS Submission requirements:

https://services.aamc.org/eras/myeras2008/

1. Common Application Form (CAF)
2. Personal Statement
3. Photograph
4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (from supervising physicians most familiar with your professional development)
5. Medical School Transcripts
6. USMLE Step I and Step II scores

Additional submission requirements:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. For FMG applicants – copies of ECFMG certificate, VISA, EAD/EAC, etc.

NOTE:  The University of Kansas School of Medicine only accepts candidates with a J-1 visa sponsored through the ECFMG or applicants with a permanent resident status.

For questions or additional information, please contact us at Hematology-Oncology@kumc.edu

Again, thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

Karen Anderson,
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Coordinator