Training Programs

The Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation (HOT) offers a superb environment to train young physicians and scientists for academic careers in hematology and oncology.

Faculty mentors associated with our training programs include over 50 full-time academic investigators involved in interdisciplinary research and patient care. Our state-of-the-art research laboratories, inpatient and outpatient clinics, formal academic curriculum, and experienced faculty provide a world-class environment to mentor and instruct trainees.

Trainees also have the opportunity to attend weekly conferences, journal clubs, lab meetings, and symposia. Our resource-rich and intellectually stimulating environment provides trainees with comprehensive exposure to the fields of hematology and oncology and the opportunity to conduct innovative research into important problems.

Fellowship in Blood & Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapies

The University of Minnesota BMT&CT Fellowship Program is a one-year, non-accredited training program. Fellows are provided with a comprehensive curriculum that will train them to perform research, care for patients, and become a leader within the BMT&CT community.

Fellowship in Hematology, Medical Oncology & Transplantation

The Fellowship Training Program in Hematology, Medical Oncology and Transplantation is a 3-year training program in hematology and medical oncology leading to eligibility for board certification in both subspecialties. Training in hematopoietic cell transplantation is also incorporated into the training curriculum. Training for a career in academic research or clinical care is offered via two training pathways, providing fellows with the ability to tailor their training by career goals.

Hematology Research Training Program

The Hematology Research Training Program is a 2-3–year training program that provides research training in five major domains of hematology: 1) transplant biology and immunology, 2) stem cell biology and gene therapy, 3) biology of hematologic malignancies and translational science, 4) vascular biology, and 5) thrombosis, hemostasis, and red cell biology. Supported by an NIH T32 grant, the Hematology Research Program is primarily focused on providing extensive research training to physicians, but it also includes PhD scientists with interests in laboratory-based, translational, clinical, and outcomes research. Many physicians in the Fellowship Training Program elect to receive additional research training through the Hematology Research Training Program.

Molecular, Genetic, and Cellular Targets of Cancer Training Program

Opportunities are available for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to obtain rigorous laboratory-based training in the biology of cancer at the Masonic Cancer Center. An NCI-awarded Cancer Biology Training Grant provides financial support and a specialized program of training that will allow students and fellows to establish themselves as independent investigators who will pursue research into the etiology and treatment of cancer.

Summer Internship Research Program

Established in 2021, the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation (HOT Division) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers a competitive, six week Summer Internship Research Program. The program runs June 6, 2022 to July 15, 2022 and is open to undergraduate students. The program goal is to encourage the next generation of scientists to become leaders and innovators in the field of hematological and oncological malignancies. The program aims to support the interests of each scholar in developing a long-term career in research or clinical disciplines.