Overview
Fellows will be paired with a research mentor in either basic science or health services research and spend most of their time directly in research activities with that mentor. A portion of their time may be in coursework and seminars directly contributing to their development as a potential clinician/scientist.
For fellows performing basic science research, fellows will spend 90% of their time in hands-on laboratory work. For fellows pursuing research in health services, time will be spent in multidisciplinary meetings and analysis. Fellows may participate in seminar and/or certificate programs to augment their research experience.
During this time fellows will have minimal clinical responsibilities. The exception is monthly participation in a high risk breast and ovarian cancer clinic, a multidisciplinary clinic in which a consultation is provided by a team including a gynecologic oncologist, medical oncologist, breast surgeon, and genetics counselor.
Fellows are expected to participate in weekly laboratory group meetings, grand rounds, M&M, tumor boards, and monthly journal club, GCRP, and division research meetings. All fellows will be encouraged to continue some clinical research projects during their clinical years and will be expected to submit abstracts to selected appropriate meetings during their fellowship, including:
- Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)
- Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- American Association of Cancer Research (AACR)
Each fellow will attend at least one such meeting annually, but will be encouraged to attend diverse meetings over the course of four years. Fellows are also expected to present their thesis project at the Resident and Fellow Research Day at the end of their fellowship.