University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
About This Program
Starting in July 2026, our fellowship will offer two tracks: - Combined hematology/oncology fellowship: Training in solid and malignant hematology as well as classical hematology - Hematology-focused fellowship: Training in malignant and classical hematology. This track is intended for fellows who envision a career focused on classical hematology. - Both tracks are designed to provide our trainees with the tools they need to pursue academic careers characterized by clinical and research excellen
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Erin Olivia Aakhus, MD, MSc
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania
Primary Program Contact
Alexa D Davis
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania
Locations
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania
10th Fl Perelman Ctr S Pavilion Ext
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
3900 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
- 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 2 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: Clinical experience in the US
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 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 10, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.