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Education

Fellowship Curriculum

First year

  • 24-28 weeks of inpatient service (Monday through Friday, 2-4 weeks at a time)
  • 10-12 weeks of Electives – Blood Bank (1-2 weeks), Apheresis (1-2 weeks), Pathology, (1-2 weeks), Research (4 weeks)
  • 9-10 weeks of outpatient
  • Call – weekend call dispersed throughout the year

Second year

  • 8-10 weeks of inpatient service
  • Approximately 80% of the second year is allocated for research
  • Call – weekend call dispersed throughout the year

Third year

  • 8-10 weeks of inpatient service
  • Approximately 80% of the third year is allocated to research
  • Call – weekend call dispersed throughout the year

Monthly Schedule

Our fellowship program provides a variety of educational opportunities.

Monthly Conference Schedule

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Bleeding & Thrombosis
Lecture Series
Brain Tumor Conference

Hem/Onc Didactics
Hem/Onc Didactics

Tumor Board
Board ReviewSarcoma Conference

Sickle Cell Lecture Series
Fellow’s Education Conference (All Pediatric Specialties)

Bleeding & Thrombosis
Lecture Series
Brain Tumor Conference

Hem/Onc Didactics
Journal Club

Case Conference
Board ReviewSickle Cell Lecture Series
Bleeding & Thrombosis
Lecture Series
Brain Tumor Conference

Hem/Onc Didactics
Hem/Onc Didactics

Tumor Board

Vascular Anomalies Multidisciplinary Conference
Board Review

Peds Grand Rounds
Sarcoma Conference

Sickle Cell Lecture Series
Benign
Hematology
Rounds

Bleeding & Thrombosis
Lecture Series
Brain Tumor Conference

Hem/Onc Didactics
Board ReviewSickle Cell Lecture Series

Conference Descriptions

Bleeding/Thrombosis Lecture Series – Because we are the only Hemophilia Treatment Center in Arkansas, it is critical that we continue to be up to date on bleeding disorder treatment and evaluation. We have a dedicated lecture series that includes reviewing hallmark journal articles. We cover several topics, including hemophilia treatment, von Willebrand disease, and rare bleeding disorders.

Benign Hematology Rounds – We cover interesting, difficult and complex hematology cases with our Hematology experts.

Peds Grand Rounds – Pediatric Grand Rounds is held at noon on the third Thursday of each month. It is designed to provide information that will enhance physicians’ clinical skills to diagnose and treat patients in the areas of pediatric subspecialties and primary care.

Board Review – Board Review is led by one of the fellows every week. We analyze board-style questions in preparation for our yearly in-training exam and ultimately, our pediatric hem/onc boards.

Journal Club – Journal club is once to twice a month and is fellow-led.  The goal is to critically analyze and evaluate research in medical literature and use evidence-based medicine in our practice.

Fellows Education Conference – This monthly conference is sponsored by the Department of Pediatrics for all pediatric fellows. The goal is to provide fellows with tools to transition successfully into academic, private or research medicine.

Case Conference – Fellows present a topic at this case conference.  Several specialties are invited to help support the topic with imaging, pathology, etc.  Fellows do an in-depth review of the literature and research studies. 

Hem/Onc Didactics – Hem/Onc Didactics are held 2-3x weekly in a structured learning environment to cover the core curriculum required of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellows. Faculty present lectures, however, fellows are given the opportunity to lead lectures throughout the year.

Brain Tumor, Vascular Anomalies, and Sarcoma Conferences are available for any fellow to attend but are not mandatory.

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