Education
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
The Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago offers a three-year Fellowship Program, accredited by the ACGME.
Radhika Peddinti, MD - Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Program Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Education
Our Mission
The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program is committed to delivering compassionate, exceptional healthcare while honoring each patient's dignity, particularly within the unique and diverse patient population near the University of Chicago in the South Side of Chicago. We embrace curiosity by fostering a mindset of continuous learning, exploration, and research. Fellows can cultivate a deep, ongoing inquisitiveness that drives personal and professional growth, ultimately leading to excellence in patient care and innovative advancements in the field. We ensure that all patients receive care that is fair and just, while fostering an environment where we grow together as a community of learners and caregivers. We embody equity by creating a healthcare environment where all patients receive fair, just, and personalized care, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through this comprehensive approach, we train exemplary physicians who lead with compassion and serve as dedicated ambassadors for their patients and communities.
Wendy Darlington, MD - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Perry Morocco, MD - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Curriculum, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Program AIMS
To train pediatricians in the clinical discipline of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and prepare them for a career in academic medicine as an independent practitioner.
To mentor our PHO fellows through their research endeavors in their 2nd/3rd year so that they are poised to contribute to the academic practice of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant.
To provide a combination of clinical and academic training to our fellows so that they can ultimately become successful leaders within the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant community on a variety of levels: locally, regionally, and for some nationally, and internationally.