--- title: "CPMC Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program at Sutter Health" description: "The California Pacific Medical Center fellowship program is a 36-month ACGME-accredited training program adhering to the ABIM guidelines for training in hematology and medical oncology, providing comprehensive clinical, educational and research experiences that will challenge and inspire participating fellows." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Fellowships](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships) / 5. Hematology Oncology, San Francisco ![san-francisco](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/lifestyle/san-francisco1.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) California Pacific Medical Center # Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Become a well-rounded hematologist or medical oncologist through our 36-month, ACGME-accredited training program at the forefront of medical innovation. [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/about) [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/apply) ![san-francisco](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/lifestyle/san-francisco1.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) **Section menu** - [Hematology Oncology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology "Hematology Oncology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/faqs "FAQs") - [Fellows](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/fellows "Fellows") - [Graduates](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/graduates "Graduates") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/message-from-program-director "Message From our Program Director") - [Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/research "Research") - [Hematology Oncology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology "Hematology Oncology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/faqs "FAQs") - [Fellows](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/fellows "Fellows") - [Graduates](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/graduates "Graduates") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/message-from-program-director "Message From our Program Director") - [Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/research "Research") ## Designed for Your Goals Launch your career in hematology and medical oncology with comprehensive clinical, educational and research experiences designed to challenge and inspire you. A wide variety of cases and diverse patient populations provide the variety of clinical experiences and education needed to pursue either clinical or academic practice. Our program accepts one fellow per year, offering personalized attention that sets us apart. Here, you’ll create your schedule and design your rotations within Outpatient Hematology and Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology services and in the Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. ## Program Details ### [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/apply) ### [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/curriculum) ### [Research Opportunities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/research) ### [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/faqs) ### [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/cpmc-salary-and-benefits) ### [Fellow Wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/wellness) Message From the Director > The clinical and educational environment and culture is collaborative, evidence-based and extremely supportive of learning as well as the maintenance of the highest level of patient care. Caroline Behler, MD, MS - Program Director [Welcome Fellows](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/message-from-program-director) ![resident-learning-from-faculty](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/resident-learning-from-faculty.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## Full-Spectrum Clinical Training Our fellowship program provides thorough training in the full range of hematology and oncology cases, from common malignancies to rare diagnoses. Rotate through our many services, focusing on your interests. [Our Clinical Training](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/curriculum) ![couple-laughing-in-sf](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/couple-laughing-in-sf.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## Special Patient Populations  The patient population here is diverse, both ethnically and socioeconomically. Our broad referral base includes outpatient primary care clinics, CPMC emergency rooms and other Northern California hospitals.  ![couple-laughing-in-sf](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/couple-laughing-in-sf.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ![simulation-lab](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/simulation-lab.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2120) ## Master Skills Using Our Simulation Lab Using models in our mobile simulation lab, learn techniques for bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures before performing procedures on patients. ![surgeons-talking](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/surgeons-talking.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2119) ## Collaborative Didactics Participate in weekly didactics, our journal club, clinical case conferences and teaching rounds in our inpatient hematology/oncology ward. ![surgeons-talking](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/surgeons-talking.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2119) ## Vibrant Research Community Join cancer-related research and develop your own project under faculty supervision. Learn to design and conduct clinical trials, analyze results and submit abstracts to national or international meetings and peer-reviewed journals. We also provide the opportunity to join basic and translational research focusing on melanoma, glioblastoma and breast cancer. [Our Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-hematology-oncology/research) ### Living in San Francisco San Francisco is rich in culture, drastically varied natural beauty, a wealth of outdoor activities and thriving innovation. Enjoy a diverse culinary scene and world-class museums in a vibrant community that values creativity, inclusivity and sustainability. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/san-francisco/) ### Contact Us **Program Administrator** Lovely Rose Kahanding, BSBA, CACMA [415-600-5287](tel:+4156005287) [LovelyRose.Kahanding2@sutterhealth.org](mailto:LovelyRose.Kahanding2@sutterhealth.org) **Associate Program Director** Kevin Kim, M.D. **Program Director** Caroline Behler, M.D., M.S. 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