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Fellowships

Pediatric hematology and oncology fellowship

The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is a component of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine, one of the oldest medical schools in the country, and VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, an NCI-designated cancer center.

The fellowship program trains fellows for a career in academic pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation. It is a three-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, with a 4th year Research Fellowship available to select applicants.

Population served:

  • New childhood cancer cases: 75-85
  • Sickle cell disease patients: 500
  • Hemostasis and thrombosis: 100
  • Childhood blood and marrow transplant cases: 15-20
  • Outpatient visits: 5,000-6,000/year

Program opportunities

How to apply 

Applications should be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)The Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).

Contact the hematology and oncology fellowship team

Fellowship program director Marieka Helou, M.D., M.P.H. Division of Pediatric Hematology,
Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation
M3 Pediatric Clerkship
Co-Director, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Hospital of Richmond
1000 East Broad Street
Box 980121
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0121
Email: marieka.helou@vcuhealth.org
Division fellowship coordinator Lisa Wawrzyniak Administrative Assistant
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Children's Hospital of Richmond
1000 East Broad St.
Box 980121
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Fax: (804) 628-5848
Email: Lisa.Wawrzyniak@vcuhealth.org

Current fellows

Abdulla Al-Mulla, MD
Abdulla Al-Mulla, MD1st year
Med school: Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System - Pediatrics
Lylie Hinh, DO
Lylie Hinh, DO1st year
Med school: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech - Pediatrics
Nicole Pietras, DO, MPH
Nicole Pietras, DO, MPH2nd year
Med school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program - Pediatrics
Katharine Hastings, MD
Katharine Hastings, MD3rd year
Med school: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System - Pediatrics
 

Meet the team

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Frances Austin, MD
Frances Austin MD Hematology and oncology
Solid tumor clinic
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Thomas Brunner, FNP-BC
Thomas Brunner FNP-BC Hematology and oncology Read more
Daniel Cannone, DO, MS, FAAP
Daniel Cannone DO, MS, FAAP Hematology and oncology
Supportive/palliative care
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Nadirah El-Amin, DO, MPH
Nadirah El-Amin DO, MPH Hematology and oncology Read more
Carrie Entsminger, CPNP
Carrie Entsminger CPNP Hematology and oncology Read more
Madhu S Gowda, MD
Madhu Gowda MD Hematology and oncology Read more
Elizabeth Krieger, MD
Elizabeth Krieger MD Hematology and oncology
Bone marrow transplant and stem cell therapies
Cellular immunotherapies and transplant
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Brook VanBuesking, LCSW
Brook VanBuesking LCSW Hematology and oncology Read more

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