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Fellowship · via Pediatrics

Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

Terminal subspecialty. Apply during or after Pediatrics residency.

What this specialty is

Pediatric heme-onc physicians treat childhood cancers (leukemias, lymphomas, brain tumors, sarcomas) and benign hematology (sickle cell, hemophilia, thrombosis). High emotional intensity, longitudinal patient relationships. Bone marrow transplant is a sub-sub-specialty.

Lifestyle & practice

Fellowship hours 60 to 70. Attending 55 to 65. Compensation $260k to $320k.

Quick facts
Fellowship length
3 years
Resources to learn more

High-signal external links curated for residents and applicants.

  • ASPHO ↗

    American Society of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology.

74
programs
193
positions / cycle
400
applicants / cycle
Simulated match rates· 2026 cycle
  • Peds grad57%(target 55%)
  • IMG26%(target 22%)
Data source
NRMP SMS Program Results. Per-program quota + filled history extracted from NRMP Specialties Matching Service program-results PDFs (2020–2026).
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