Clinical opportunities
Welcome to the University of Iowa's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT Training Program. Here at Iowa’s only comprehensive health care center, you’ll be challenged by a broad range of pediatric blood diseases and childhood cancers.
Your outstanding clinical opportunities will include:
- Bone marrow transplants.
- Comprehensive hemophilia care.
- General hematology and oncology care, both inpatient and outpatient.
- Hemoglobinopathy care.
Our clinicians diagnose 100-110 new pediatric oncology patients each year.
Since 2022, our program has recruited faculty and expanded programs to levels never seen at the University of Iowa. Built on a strong foundation of the patient care experiences as well as community and institutional support, our program is now capable of providing an experience like nowhere else.
Research opportunities
Research is a major focus here. This includes a wide variety of basic science and clinical research projects that fellows can pick from. Fellow research projects have and can continue to cross over to specialties within pediatrics or other departments within the colleges of medicine and public health. Our faculty are engaged with cooperative research groups outside of the institution to help broaden the research exposure and connections with colleagues around the world. If we can think of a concept, chances are we can find an experience to help grow your career. Learn more about research training.
Our department’s researchers are responsible for more than $14 million in NIH-funded pediatrics research projects, 29th in the nation.
You’re going places. We can help you get there.
It is important to incorporate different perspectives and opinions on all aspects of care. With five new faculty members joining our practice from nationally ranked programs, we have adapted into a culture that challenges status quo with mutual respect. We have incorporated best practices to ensure our patients and trainees receive the best possible outcomes and training. Our diverse faculty’s connections will be a tremendous benefit to you when it’s time to explore post-fellowship positions.
Our fellows
We accept up to two pediatric hematology-oncology fellows per year. Recognizing the nationwide downward trend in specialty trainees, we have recommitted our program to helping trainees build healthy, sustainable careers.
You should choose Iowa for:
- Work-life balance. Our clinical service is not dependent on fellows to cover service. This allows us to schedule fellows with a balance between service and education.
- Freedom to explore. You are not bound into existing divisional faculty research projects. Chart your path and we’ll get you there.
- Access to the most challenging cases. Diseases are not exclusive to big programs. Neither are medical breakthroughs. We have both.
Previous hematology-oncology trainees have received local and national training awards. View past fellows.
Where we work
Dance Marathon Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is your clinical space on the 11th floor of the children’s hospital. All of our divisional inpatient and outpatient space is contained on one floor, and you’ll love the views. Named after a 24-hour dance party fundraiser, Level 11 is also home to our pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) program, the only one in Iowa. We have state-of-the-art transplant rooms, inpatient and outpatient space, infusion space and one lead-lined room for patients receiving radiotherapeutics. Our modern Stead Family Children’s Hospital opened in 2017.
A community that cares
In addition to raising more than $35 million for children, the University of Iowa is home to the greatest tradition in college sports – The Wave! On home-game Saturdays, children and their families peer out the windows to see 70,000 people waving hello from Kinnick Stadium. The energy is incredible and so are the smiles on our kids and caregivers. It’s rare for doctors and patients to feel so supported, but that’s Iowa. Our vibrant community is welcoming, affordable, and smart.
Families thrive here
The university offers dual career services to help partners or spouses. Our department also organizes cultural awareness appreciation events open to families. From big-city amenities to small-town safety, there’s a lot to love about living here.
Pictured: Assistant Professor Jessica Zimmerman, MD, MS, who graduated from our fellowship program.
Certification
Our pediatric Hematology-Oncology Program is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).