Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program Structure
UT Southwestern's Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program offers a comprehensive approach to clinical gynecologic oncology, delivered in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting and incorporating exposure to radiation oncology, pathology, palliative and hospice care, cancer genetics, onco-fertility, and intensive care management.
Clinical Training
- Twenty-four months of the fellowship involve clinical training in gynecologic oncology at UT Southwestern's William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital, and Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Research
- Fellows have 12 months of protected research time. Faculty mentorship and a structured research curriculum in basic and clinical research methodology and statistics empower our fellows to design, conduct, and complete a thesis project. Fellows also receive support to publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals, present abstracts at professional society meetings, and secure grant funding for their research. Learn more about research in the fellowship.
Academic Development
Gynecologic Oncology fellows are active participants in UT Southwestern's academic community, with access to:
- The UTSW Simulation Center, with leading-edge technologies, such as virtual reality
- Lectures and Grand Rounds across departments
- Specialized courses in clinical and basic science research methodology, manuscript writing, grant writing and funding, and more
- Professional development courses, such as the UTSW Effective Teacher Series, and UTSW library resources to support patient care, quality improvement, and research initiatives
Fellows also play an integral role in the clinical and didactic education of UTSW residents and medical students.
Mentorship
Mentorship is central to our Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program, empowering fellows to excel clinically, academically, and professionally.
Our fellows are mentored by distinguished faculty members in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology who hold national and international leadership roles, including:
- Past presidents for the Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology (WAGO) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Program committee and subcommittees/task force members for NRG Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and WAGO
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology board examiners
In addition, our fellows are taught by interdisciplinary leaders in radiation oncology, pathology, and palliative care.
Typical Fellow Schedule
Fellows rotate among clinical sites, including Parkland Health, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, and the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Didactic Conferences
Fellows participate in weekly and monthly didactic conferences, including:
- Multidisciplinary tumor board
- Journal club
- Morbidity and mortality
- Faculty-led lectures and case-based learning
- Quality improvement projects
- Department Grand Rounds
- Rare tumor conference
- Basic science lectures
- Chemotherapy and preoperative planning conferences