For US graduates applying for the Adult BMT program, there is a minimum education of two years of US residency in internal medicine (and hematology or oncology training is preferred). For foreign graduates applying for the Adult BMT program, a minimum of 2 years of documented training in internal medicine and hematology or oncology fellowship training is mandatory. For pediatrics, completion of a pediatric residency and at least one clinical year of training in an accredited pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program are required.
All foreign applicants who wish to have a hands-on experience must also possess a visa type that allows patient care.
Proficiency in English language is required for acceptance into the program.
Bone marrow transplant
The process of treating disease with high doses of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or both. Bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells are given after treatment to help the body make more blood cells.
The process of treating disease with high doses of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or both. Because this treatment destroys the bone marrow’s ability to produce blood cells, bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells are given after treatment to help the body make more blood cells.