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Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program Director

West Virginia University School of Medicine, WVU Cancer Institute

Morgantown, West Virginia

The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology is seeking a qualified hematologist/oncologist to serve as Program Director of the Medical Oncology - Hematology Fellowship Program. This is an opportunity to lead and further develop an established fellowship training program within a growing academic cancer center and statewide health system.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight of the fellowship program, including curriculum development, fellow recruitment and evaluation, faculty engagement, and continued compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements. The Program Director will collaborate with departmental and institutional leadership to maintain a high-quality educational experience and support the professional development of future hematologists and medical oncologists. The fellowship has expanded from four to six fellows per year over the past two years, with plans for further expansion. The incoming Program Director will play a key role in guiding its continued growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall educational and administrative leadership for the Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship Program.
• Oversee fellowship recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, and advancement.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive curriculum that meets ACGME requirements.
• Ensure continued program accreditation and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor fellows and support their clinical, academic, and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty, division leadership, and Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership to continuously improve the training program.
• Participate in clinical care, teaching, and other academic activities consistent with the faculty appointment.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in West Virginia.
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate medical education, teaching, and mentorship.
• Prior experience in fellowship education or academic leadership is preferred, including service as a program director, associate program director, or core faculty member.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

About WVU Cancer Institute

The WVU Cancer Institute is the largest cancer care provider in West Virginia, offering comprehensive cancer services through an expanding network of academic and community-based locations. Its flagship facility, the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center in Morgantown, provides multidisciplinary cancer care, clinical research opportunities, and education in collaboration with the WVU School of Medicine.

The successful candidate will join the growing Department of Medical Oncology with opportunities to contribute to clinical care, medical education, research, and program development.

Application Information

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest outlining their relevant educational leadership experience and vision for fellowship training.

To apply or request additional information, please contact Nichole DeGasperi at nichole.degasperi@wvumedicine.org.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

500 WVUH Administration

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

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