Program Information

Educational Program

• Core Curriculum Lectures
• Basic Science Course
• Journal Club
• Oncology Case Management Conferences
• Professor Rounds
• Hematologic Oncology Tumor Board
• Protocol Rounds
• Tumor Boards
• Hematology Grand Rounds
• Oncology Grand Rounds
• Visiting Professor Rounds
• Research Seminar
• Cancer Center Seminar
• Breast Tumor Board

Core Curriculum Lectures

This lecture series forms the base upon which one constructs a more complex understanding of the fields of hematology and medical oncology. A system of modules has been created under the direction of experts in each sub-field. Module leaders have designed the sessions to reflect the state of the art in each field. Lectures are every Tuesday, Wednesday, and occasionally Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 A.M.

Coordinator: Karen Chapman
(Breakfast is served)

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Basic Science Course

These weekly conferences cover the scientific basics necessary for understanding modern molecular hematology and oncology. The course lasts nine months and takes place every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.

Coordinator: Anna Ferrari, M.D.
(Lunch is served)

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Journal Club

Clinical: Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, the journal club is designed to provide Fellows with an understanding of clinical trials, and with the ability to critique them. In addition to clinical research faculty members, Dr. John Mandeli, from Biomathematical Sciences, attends these meetings. Sessions are held every other Thursday at 1:00 P.M. According to schedule, determined at the beginning of the year, all Fellows in turn select papers for discussion. The journal club paper must be selected two weeks in advance of its discussion, and must be approved by Dr. Schwartz. Only recent articles in top journals are appropriate for presentation. Selected articles must be given to Ms. Celica Feliberty two weeks prior to presentation for distribution. (Lunch is served)

Basic: Under the direction of Dr. Paul Frenette, this journal club convenes one Thursday a month at 1:00 P.M. The Fellow scheduled to present must discuss the paper with Dr. Frenette two weeks prior to the presentation date. Occasionally, Dr. Frenette will refer the Fellow to a faculty member with expertise in the field referred to in the paper. The chosen article must be given to Ms. Celica Feliberty two weeks prior to presentation for distribution. (Lunch is served)

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Oncology Case Management Conferences

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M., case management conferences are held. The first Monday of every month is a hematology case. The last Monday of every month is an ethics case. The remaining Mondays, oncology cases are discussed. Each Monday, no less than two cases are presented for discussion. The cases are chosen one week beforehand under the supervision of the chief Fellow. The Fellow presenting is expected to have a complete and profound knowledge of the case. Radiology studies should be presented. The Fellow is expected to have thought about the case and to have made evidence-based conclusions - which will be debated during the discussion

Coordinator: Michaela Banck, Jonathan Schwartz, M.D.
(An afternoon snack is served)

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Professor Rounds

Every other Thursday at 8:00 A.M., one of the two hematology Fellows (alternately) presents management problems of patients they are following on the consult service, including a brief case presentation followed by a ten minute discussion and review of the literature. Following the presentation, faculty will discuss the case. Routine or common problems, as well as difficult or unusual cases, are heard. The Fellow is expected to have all pertinent materials available, including radiological films, immunohematology results, cytogenetics and peripheral smear and bone marrow slides. The Fellow presents the case and literature review, and the consult attending moderates the subsequent discussion. In June of every year, a Thursday morning is dedicated to Fellows research day, where senior Fellows present their career development mentored project findings.

Coordinator: Ari Melnick, M.D.
(Breakfast is served)

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Hematologic Oncology Tumor Board

Every other Thursday at 8:00 A.M., the most recent or particularly difficult cases of hematologic malignancies are presented by faculty and Fellows.

Coordinator: Lewis Lipsey, M.D., Steve Fruchtman, M.D.
(Breakfast is served)

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Protocol Rounds

The last Friday of every month at 8:15 A.M., clinical trials opening at Mount Sinai are announced and explained. The status of ongoing trials is also reviewed.

Coordinator: Janice Gabrilove, M.D.
(Breakfast is served)

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Tumor Boards

Held every Tuesday at 5:00 P.M., Fellows take an active role in presenting patient cases at these conferences.

Coordinator: Jonathan Schwartz, M.D.
(An afternoon snack is served)

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Hematology Grand Rounds

Every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M., a state-of-the-art clinical or basic research topic is presented by top investigators from around the world.

Coordinators: Vesna Najfeld, Ph.D., George Atweh, M.D.
(Breakfast is served)

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Oncology Grand Rounds

Every Friday from 8:15 to 9:15 A.M., except the last Friday of every month, a state of the art clinical or basic research topic is presented by top investigators from around the world. The last week of every month is a combined hematology/oncology grand rounds.

Coordinator: Janice Gabrilove, M.D.
(Breakfast is served)

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Visiting Professor Rounds

Frequently, a visiting professor will meet with Fellows to discuss cases in her or his specialty. Sessions take place throughout the year and are held on Thursday or Friday depending on whether the speakers are attending hematology or medical oncology grand rounds. Depending on the time slot of the session, lunch may be provided.

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Research Seminar

Every Friday at noon, research performed by faculty, Fellows, and outside experts is presented. These lectures are of the highest quality and aid Fellows in learning about existing research at Mount Sinai, and in choosing mentors for research projects. During a two-month period in the winter, research seminars are specifically dedicated to exposing Fellows to different areas of research being conducted at Mount Sinai. In these sessions, program leaders present overall synopses of the areas they investigate along with recent progress. In particular, they highlight work being done by individual faculty members in their area, and opportunities for Fellows’ involvement in clinical and basic research. Sessions are obligatory for all Fellows and are critical to the process of choosing career development tracks.

Coordinator: Deborah French, Ph.D.
(Lunch is provided)

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Cancer Center Seminar

Every Tuesday at noon, leading scientists from around the world are invited to present the results of their basic science research in molecular oncology.

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Breast Tumor Board

The multidisciplinary breast cancer group meets weekly to discuss inter-specialty care of patients. Fellows are encouraged to participate in this important activity.

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Educational activities are obligatory, unless otherwise noted. Clinical work can be signed out to team members in the Oncology Care Center, if necessary. Otherwise, work is resumed after the educational activity. Participating in these sessions is a condition for remaining in the fellowship program. Attendance is taken and is monitored closely. Fellows who have not participated in the educational program will not be certified.

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