The University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine offers a one-year clinical fellowship (non-ACGME) in Cancer Rehabilitation. The primary goal of the fellowship is to train physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic and musculoskeletal impairments related to cancer and its treatment. Our mission is to provide physicians with the knowledge and skills to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients throughout their cancer care journey and survivorship.
Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UWMC) and Seattle Children’s Hospital, is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Fellowship Overview
Rotations
The fellow will work in several different training environments which offer unique learning opportunities including the University of Washington Rehabilitation Medicine clinic, Fred Hutch supportive care and oncology clinic, and University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) inpatient rehabilitation unit. The fellow will also have a half-day continuity clinic.
The acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at UWMC has a high volume of patients recovering from bone marrow transplantation, neuro-oncology treatment and complex oncologic surgeries. The multidisciplinary team on this unit includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation psychology, social work, speech language pathology, rehabilitation nursing and rehabilitation physicians.
Sample 12-month schedule
- One month: elective
- ~Three months: inpatient cancer rehabilitation
- UWMC rehabilitation medicine consults
- UWMC inpatient rehabilitation unit
- ~Seven months: outpatient clinics
- Fellow continuity clinic
- Cancer rehabilitation
- Supportive care oncology (palliative care, pain medicine, psychiatry, integrative medicine)
- Neuro-oncology
- EMG procedures/neuromuscular medicine
The fellow is primarily supervised by PM&R faculty and will also work with medical oncology, surgical oncology, neuro-oncology, palliative care, pain medicine, integrative medicine and psychosocial oncology. The fellowship experience includes management of acute and chronic cancer-related impairments and treatment side effects, with a wide range of scholarly opportunities. There will be numerous opportunities for mentorship and participation in clinical research with renowned oncology and rehabilitation faculty.
Education
The fellow will have biweekly dedicated didactic time. Sessions will include journal clubs, lectures/presentations from faculty on high-yield cancer rehabilitation topics, ultrasound education, and dedicated time for scholarly projects. There is no research requirements but the fellow will be responsible for participating in one scholarly activity which can include a peer-reviewed publication, lead presenter in a regional/national/international conference, published case report, contribution to a book chapter, and/or other core-faculty approved activity.
Stipend & Benefits
This fellowship offers the stipend and benefit package updated annually by UW Graduate Medical Education.
Our Faculty
Julia Fram, MD, will be joining the program in the fall.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The fellowship will partner with the University of Washington School of Medicine to engage in practices that comply with fair and consistent consideration and decision-making for all applicants to this fellowship program. The program director and core faculty, with oversight from Graduate Medical Education Committee, will lead the recruitment and selection process which will focus on recruitment and retention of diverse and inclusive fellows while maintaining compliance with Washington State law and University of Washington Eligibility, Recruitment and Selection policy, addressing diversity in recruitment. This will include engaging in practices for the review applications in a standardized and objective manner, to holistically assess attributes including leadership experience, clinical skills, scholarly activities, commitment to community services and combatting inequities. The program director and core faculty will review all applications to ensure prerequisites for entry into the program, including eligibility requirements, have been met.
Eligibility Requirements
- Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or scheduled to complete residency training the year of application.
- Completion of USMLE Step 3.
- Board eligible or board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation the year of application.
- Eligible for limited medical licensure in the state of Washington.
Application Process
Requirements:
- Personal statement.
- Current CV.
- Three letters of reference (including one from current program director, department chair, or medical director). These should be sent directly from letter writers to cancerrehabfell@uw.edu.
- Medical School Diploma.
- Copy of U.S. Citizenship documentation, permanent residency, and/or ECFMG certificate (if applicable).
Applicants can forward application materials to cancerrehabfell@uw.edu.
Application timeline
- Application Period Opens: 7/1/24
- Application Deadline: 9/1/24
Interviews will be held virtually for all candidates in the fall.
The fellowship position will be filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Life in Seattle
Visit Prospective Residents & Fellows | UW Graduate Medical Education for more information about Seattle and what you can expect from a residency or fellowship at the University of Washington.
Applicants who require disability accommodation for the interview may request an accommodations form from the UW disability services office.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, or status as a protected veteran.