Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Collaborate with some of the best medical research and academic centers in the country while gaining experience at one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare systems.

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine offers a Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program for qualified candidates.

The goal of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program is to train qualified pediatricians in effectively evaluating and managing children and young adults with benign and malignant tumors of the central nervous system (CNS). Fellows will become comfortable with the diagnosis, treatment and care of complications of CNS tumors and CNS tumor therapy. In addition, fellows will become familiar with clinical and basic science research techniques. Leadership in clinical and translational research projects is encouraged and mentored.

Emory Partnership

Emory University, Our Primary Research and Academic Partner

Children’s and Emory University School of Medicine partner together on clinical trials, residencies and fellowships. More than 500 physicians hold titles at both institutions. Our research program has ranked in the top five nationally for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for a decade.

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National Rankings

National Honors from U.S. News & World Report

Children’s ranks among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The report ranks hospitals for excellence in outcomes, program structure and national reputation in 11 pediatric specialty areas.

Our Awards

Atlanta, Georgia

Why Atlanta?

In addition to our unique neighboring pediatric partners, Atlanta is full of diverse communities, walkable neighborhoods, a thriving arts and culture scene, and plenty of green spaces and sunny weather—it’s pretty easy to fall in love with our charming city.

Make Atlanta Home

Sheila McThenia, MD, Fellowship Director

Arthur M. Blank Hospital

Transforming Pediatric Care

Our new Arthur M. Blank Hospital was designed for specialized care, groundbreaking research and training the next generation of pediatric physicians.

Academic Partnership

A Unique Pediatric Alliance

With partners like Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine, Children’s offers unique physician training and research opportunities, setting apart our nation-leading pediatric healthcare System.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Why Children's?

We manage one million patient visits annually at three hospitals, Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, Urgent Care Centers and neighborhood locations.

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Learn from and with experts from multiple disciplines involved in a rigorous but supportive academic environment at an internationally recognized institution with one of the largest pediatric neuro-oncology and developmental therapeutics programs in the country. The curriculum is flexible and based on candidate needs and interests. Training includes learning opportunities in the classroom (formal didactic teaching) as well as in the clinic and the hospital. Available rotations include:

One year, comprising clinical rotations (60%) and clinical research (40%)
Possible additional year of support for further research training for interested applicants with active research projects

Available rotations include:

We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applicants must have completed their residency training in pediatrics and fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology (ACGME accredited) or child neurology (CCGME accredited). Foreign applicants with equivalent qualifications are also eligible to apply. To apply, please send the following to India Harrison.

CV
Personal statement
Two letters of reference (1 of the 2 letters should be from your current program director)

India Harrison, Administrative Coordinator, Neuro-Oncology