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Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Program Information

Neuro-Oncology is a developing pediatric subspecialty that is in constant evolution as innovative diagnostic strategies, therapeutic, and prognostic factors are being identified. There continues to be a considerable need for physicians who have an interest in this scope of clinical practice as the field continues to evolve.

The current landscape of the neuro-oncology program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has placed it in a strong position to provide a unique and innovative training experience to develop the next generation of leaders in pediatric neuro-oncology, which is directly aligned with the tripartite mission of our organization. 

This fellowship program overlaps two of the institutes at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital – the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute and the Hough Family Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. These two institutes work closely together and share physical space for the physician leaders which promotes collaboration of patient care, research and program development. 

The neuro-oncology care team also includes physician leaders from Neuropathology, Neurosurgery, and the Division of Neuroradiology. Additionally, the high volume of new neuro-oncology patients provides excellent opportunity for teaching and research.

Learn more about the program

Neuro Oncology Fellowships at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

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Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program Director

Stacie Lynn Stapleton, MD

Expertise: Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care, Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Primary Location: Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, FL

Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Associate Program Director

Thomas John Geller, MD

Expertise: Pediatric Neurology

Primary Location: Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, FL

Fellow

Christian Nieves-Rivera, MD

Primary Location: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Saint Petersburg, FL

Curriculum

The 1-year neuro-oncology fellowship is primarily clinical fellowship whereas the fellow is required to participate in direct patient care daily. Additional expectations include participation with teaching, lectures, didactics, and the completion of one research or quality improvement project.

Rotations throughout the year include:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neuropathology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Neuroradiology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Palliative care
  • Pain service
  • Home hospice
  • Neurology
  • PT/OT/Speech
  • Rehab
  • Ophthalmology
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Adult Neuro-Oncology

Fellowship Application Requirements

Neuro-oncology fellowship applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship or a child neurology residency.

NOTE: J1 Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

To apply, please use our online application form at the link below.

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Application 

Letters of reference may be submitted directly to the program from the referee via email to Medical Education Coordinator Ashley Taylor at [email protected].