Prerequisites for Fellowship
In order to be considered for the Fellowship program with the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, an applicant must have completed an accredited three-year pediatric residency in North America by the beginning of the program.
To Apply
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Fellowship program will be using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process all fellowship applications.
Call Laurie Marion at 404-785-0083 if you have any questions.
Application Requirements Checklist
- Curriculum vitae, including academic honors, membership in organizations, research experience and extracurricular activities
- Three letters of recommendation
- Faculty member from Division of Hematology/Oncology
- Faculty resident advisor or residency program director
- A professional of your choosing (if significant research involvement, letter from research mentor)
- Copy of dean’s letter and evaluation
- Medical school transcript
- Personal statement (including a description of previous research and clinical experience, reason for interest in a career in pediatric hematology/oncology and your career goals for the next five years)
- Copies of United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores, Step 1 and Step 2 only
- Immigration visa copy (if applicable)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Mediacal Graduates (ECFMG) certificate (if applicable)
- Passport style photograph
Application Timeline and Selection Procedure
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July 1, 2012 |
ERAS web site opens to residents to begin building their applications. |
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December 1, 2012 |
Fellowship programs can begin downloading applications via ERAS.
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Early January 2013 |
Interviews begin for the four positions into the July 2014 fellowship class. |
| Early April 2013 |
Interviews end. |
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April 17, 2013
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NRMP rank list closes.
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May 1, 2013
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Match day.
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