Supportive Oncology Academic Fellowship

Overview:

The Supportive Oncology Academic Fellowship at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) Department of Supportive Oncology (DSO) is designed to train next generation physician leaders to have expertise in the emerging field of Supportive Oncology.  

The comprehensive post-graduate academic year offers the advantage of a guided learning experience and direct patient care. The fellow has exposure to the care of oncology patients primarily in the outpatient setting with clinical rotations in subspecialized clinics.

The curriculum allows the fellow to cultivate broad knowledge of the multidisciplinary approach to supportive care in cancer.

Fellows can choose between the one-year Supportive Oncology Academic Fellowship track OR a two-year academic fellowship track in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (year 1: ACGME) and Supportive Oncology (year 2: non-accredited). 

The Department of Supportive Oncology has four established fellowship tracks to provide physicians and clinicians the skill sets and techniques needed to deliver patient-centered care: Hospice and Palliative Medicine (in partnership with Carolinas Palliative Care and Hospice Group), Supportive Oncology, Psycho-Oncology (clinical psychology), and Cancer Rehabilitation (in partnership with  Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte).

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Launches Four New Fellowships, Including World’s First Supportive Oncology Fellowship. 

For more information on any of the fellowships, please contact Lisette.Clementecline@atriumhealth.org.

Curriculum

Supportive Oncology prevents and manages physical and psychological adverse effects of cancer and treatment from diagnosis through survivorship. The goal is to decrease symptoms, improve health facilitate recovery and nurture well-being through innovative programs and services.

The curriculum allows fellows to cultivate broad knowledge of the interdisciplinary approach to Supportive Care in the oncology setting. Fellows will work collaboratively with advance practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and other health professionals. 

Rotation Schedule

Rotations in the Department of Supportive Oncology clinical sections:

• Cancer Navigation
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Cancer Survivorship
• Cardio-Oncology
• Integrative Oncology
• Oncology Nutrition
• Oncology Palliative Medicine
• Psycho-Oncology
• Senior Oncology
• Elective 

Rapid Access Service for Symptom Management

One full day per week seeing patients in a comprehensive, cancer-focused, on-demand consultation service for adult cancer patients with poorly controlled symptoms.

Protected research time

Weekly half day protected research time structured to provide practical research experience in study design and execution, manuscript preparation and grant writing.

Fellows will be assigned to a faculty member whose research interests most closely match those of the fellow. Faculty and fellow will work closely together in developing and conducting a series of research projects, designed to give the fellow practical experience in research methodologies.

Fellows are expected to prepare a presentation of findings for a national meeting (abstract submission/presentation) as well as write a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

Continuity Clinic

Weekly continuity clinic in the Department of Supportive Oncology, housed in a section appropriate to fellow clinical training.

Elective

Elective rotations allow fellows to enhance clinical skills in a specialty area or in a specific clinical setting.

Didactics

A weekly core lecture series cover important topics in Supportive Care and Oncology.

Grand Rounds

Weekly departmental and monthly institutional Grand Rounds cover current information and new developments, as well as best clinical practices from the presenter’s area of expertise, presented as literature reviews, newly published journal articles and in-depth clinical case studies.

Attendees have the opportunity to acquire the latest information and know how to apply knowledge, skills and judgment in practice to improve patient outcomes. Fellows are expected to present at the Supportive Oncology Departmental Grand Rounds.

Research Meetings

Weekly Supportive Oncology Research Meetings serve to collaborate on and review research concepts and protocol development, and allow for multidisciplinary feedback on abstract, poster and manuscript submissions. 

Self-Care

Resiliency training for fellows is led by a Department of Supportive Oncology Psychologist (PhD) and aims to reduce burnout and increase physician wellness through an ASCO developed skills-based program.

Application Requirements:

We welcome applications from physicians who are eligible to obtain a full, unrestricted medical license from the North Carolina Medical Board.

To learn more, or to submit required application materials for consideration, please contact:

Lisette.Clementecline@atriumhealth.org. Include in Subject Line: Supportive Oncology Fellowship.

• Curriculum Vitae
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• 500-word Personal Statement outlining reason for pursuing supportive oncology, experiences with supportive care, and career goals
• 2 Letters of Recommendation. Letters should indicate that the applicant is personally known to the letter writer, and include an assessment of medical knowledge, clinical skills, and character