The James Drewry Stewart Fellowship in Multiple Myeloma and Malignant Hematology - SMH

Fellowship Title:

The James Drewry Stewart Fellowship in Multiple Myeloma and Malignant Hematology - SMH

Division:

Hematology

Fellowship Type:

Clinical

Supervisor:

Dr. Lisa Hicks and Dr. Martina Trinkaus

Duration:

1 year

Application Open and Close Date:

Flexible start dates available, applications accepted at any time, apply at least 6 months in advance of anticipated start date (local candidates) and at least 1 year in advance of anticipated start date (international candidates).

Anticipated Start Date(s):

Flexible

Description:

The James Drewry Stewart Fellowship in Multiple Myeloma and Malignant Hematology will provide financial assistance in the form of fellowship grants to oncology trainees at St. Michael's Hospital who have completed their core training in oncology and are seeking additional clinical training in myeloma and other blood cancers.

Background:

Multiple myeloma and lymphoma are the most common types of blood cancers and the fifth most common cause of cancer overall. Multiple myeloma in particular is a very complex disease that can cause major complications for patients including bone fractures, pain crises, kidney failure and dangerously high blood calcium levels. It is also one of the cancers for which treatment options have advanced the most quickly in the last five years. As a result, expert, patient-centered care for patients with myeloma is essential, and not always readily available.

In the community setting, myeloma is frequently managed by medical oncologists rather than by hematologists. Yet, many oncologists receive relatively little training in this specialized cancer. Most oncology training is focused on more common cancers such as breast, colon and lung cancer, and the complexities of myeloma may not be addressed.

There is a growing need for advanced clinical training in malignant hematology, and in particular for clinical training in multiple myeloma.

Contact Name:

Cheri Gallant

Role:

Administrator

Telephone:

416-864-5632

E-mail:

cheri.gallant@unityhealth.to

Mailing Address:

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond St, Room 2-084, Toronto ON M5B 1W8