City of Hope National Medical Center Program
About This Program
We are large NCI-designated cancer center and are at present a top 5 center per the USNWR. We also have the largest stem cell transplantation program in the country and one of the largest cellular and immunotherapy programs. Additionally, we have a very large basic and translational science research program, and we have a very robust clinical trial portfolio. As a result, fellows have ample opportunities to participate in all facets of research.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Matthew Mei, MD
City of Hope Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Diana A Jimenez, MBA
City of Hope Hosp
Locations
City of Hope Hosp
Hematology and Med Oncology Pgm
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.