The PCMC Cancer and Hematology Division offer a 3-year fellowship training program in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology accredited by the Philippine Society of Pediatric Hematology (PSPH), and the Philippine Society of Pediatric Oncology (PSPO). The program gives opportunities for trainees to gain expertise in the practice of both Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Trainees are guided as they experience the process of inpatient and outpatient diagnosis, treatment, and care of various hematologic and solid tumors conditions (both benign and malignant). Fellows also have elective rotation in Adult Hematology at SLMC and Radiation Oncology at USTH.

Experiential and problem-based learning on research, theories, and principles are encountered, during daily bedside rounds, conferences, and lectures. Regular morphology sessions are offered to enhance trainees’ capabilities to detect abnormalities on peripheral and bone marrow smears. Communication skills on family counselling, goal directed treatment and breaking the bad news is also emphasized in the training program. Required rotations provide the trainees with a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective and approach to patient care. After successfully completing the program, trainees are eligible to take the subspecialty certification examinations in hematology and oncology offered by PSPH and PSPO.

The Training Program cultivates a culture of learning and scientific curiosity. It aims to develop competent, confident, self-directed, compassionate and committed Pediatric Hematologists and Oncologists, who will be leaders in their respective communities. PCMC has an adequate number of cases per trainee, and a varied case mix that ensures familiarity of trainees with common, complex, hematology and oncology cases. The Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program of PCMC presently recruits 3 – 4 fellows per year level with a total of 9 – 12 fellows in the program. The program also accepts applicants for lateral entry. Our Fellowship program was established since 1988 and graduated its first fellow in 1990. We have a total of 53 graduates successfully practicing in their respective hometowns ever since.
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