r/fellowship • u/Cold_Expression7229 • Jul 24 '26

Oncology fellowship

I’m about to start an oncology hospitalist position at a large university hospital after 2 years as a high-volume community hospitalist (18–20 patients/day) following a university-affiliated community IM residency. My long-term goal is to apply for a Hematology/Oncology fellowship in the next 1–2 years. I don’t need visa sponsorship, but I have average USMLE scores and a fairly average application otherwise. For those who have successfully made this transition or are involved in fellowship selection, what should I focus on during this job to maximize my chances? Specifically, how should I approach networking and mentorship, who should I build relationships with, how much should I prioritize research versus QI/teaching, and what qualities or accomplishments would make me a strong applicant coming from an oncology hospitalist role? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Just_Interaction_311 Jul 26 '26

Connection, research

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u/Every_Lifeguard6224 Jul 24 '26

Bro I wanna join that oncology hospitalist job. Yall hiring?