Fellows Testimonials
The NIH fellowship has provided me the opportunity to immerse myself in every aspect of clinical trial research. As a fellow, I’ve been actively involved in writing a clinical protocol, submitting that protocol to the FDA, and opening a new clinical trial. It is exciting to be involved in so many first-in-human research studies that are occurring at the NIH. Also, the colleagues here are great and mentorship is outstanding. I feel very lucky that I had the chance to do my fellowship here.
Kathryn Cappell, M.D., Ph.D., Hematology Oncology Clinical Fellow beginning in 2018
I come to work every day knowing that I stand on the shoulders of giants in the field. Fellows and their mentors regularly make discoveries that revolutionize the practice of oncology and hematology. Training here means that your thoughts and intellect will create everlasting scientific legacy.
Vincent Chau, M.D., Ph.D., Hematology Oncology Clinical Fellow beginning in 2018
The NIH Intramural Research Program offers an intellectually rich training environment where clinical fellows develop a comprehensive understanding of clinical research and cancer drug development. Closer to a “Cancer University” than a traditional hospital training environment, NCI fellowship provided me with a foundational understanding of oncologic therapies that represent the past, present, and future of the field. Federally-funded fellowship positions are a national resource and fellows are expected not just to deliver patient care, but to push cancer medicine forward. During my time at NCI, I always felt that I was a part of something greater than myself – and that sense of purpose is something that I will carry with me in the years beyond fellowship.
Peter J. DeMaria, M.D., Hematology and Oncology Clinical Fellow beginning in 2017
The NCI fellowship provides unparalleled exposure to translational research and clinical trials. I truly feel this is the ideal place to start a career in academic hematology-oncology, with mentors who are world leaders in oncology research.
Nina Kim, M.D., Hematology Oncology Clinical Fellow beginning in 2019
The NIH Hematology Oncology fellowship program is truly unique, providing fellows with unparalleled flexibility and support to build a training experience tailored to their interests. As a trainee with a longstanding interest in non-malignant hematology, I found ample opportunities to train in my area of interest and felt incredibly well supported by the NIH faculty throughout. In addition, having the opportunity to run clinical trials and write my own clinical protocols during fellowship has been an extremely rewarding experience.
Julia Xu, M.D., Hematology Clinical Fellow beginning in 2018
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