Curriculum

Curriculum

BMT fellowship program is a one-year fellowship structured according to the needs and interests of the fellow as it pertains to their future goals and job opportunities. We use a competency form that aligns with the requirements of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy as a tool to measure achievements and progress of the fellow through the year. 

• Four months outpatient (equally split between CNH and NIH). Continuity clinic: one day a week, every week (except when on inpatient service or vacation or conference)
• Four months inpatient (equally split between CNH and NIH)
• Four months electives (Apheresis, Cell Therapy Lab, HLA lab) and research
• Weekend calls: every other weekend
• Educational conferences: one to two (abstract poster and/or oral presentation is recommended)
• Vacation: four weeks (including weekends)

Research

Fellows will be exposed to cutting-edge clinical and translational research, which includes multiple chimeric antigen receptor products, gene therapy, cytotoxic T cell therapies and multi-institutional transplant therapy trials. It is expected that each fellow will have a research goal that will be developed during their time in the BMTCT Fellowship. Fellows are provided four months of protected time set aside for completion of research projects. 

Trainee evaluation and mentorship

Trainees will meet with BMTCT Fellowship Program Directors on a monthly basis to evaluate progress. In addition, fellows are encouraged to identify a clinical and research mentor for more personalized training experience tailored to their specific interests and future job requirements.