YCC Diversity Enhancement Program in Oncology
The Diversity Enhancement Program in Oncology launched in 2022 and is an eight-week rotation for two underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students or residents. Students also receive co-mentorship from current Medical Oncology-Hematology T32 fellows. Larisa Kamga, PhD, and Taylor Barrow were the inaugural members of the program.
Program Goals:
- Expose students and residents to hematology/medical oncology as a career.
- Provide faculty-mentored clinical experience in oncology as well as with a corresponding clinical or translational research project.
Application Process
The 2023 program will support 2 URiM medical students or residents for an 8-week oncology rotation at Yale. The rotation includes a clinical experience in oncology, alongside a clinical or translational research project. The Section of Medical Oncology at YCC will cover the expenses including living, transportation, and research for up to $5,000 per person.
Eligibility:
- MD (or equivalent) student, MD/PhD student, or currently in clinical training as a resident
- Underrepresented in medicine
- Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Strong commitment to a career in cancer research
Required Application Materials
Candidate’s NIH-formatted biosketch
Detailed career plan. Maximum length: 1.5 page
A letter of support from the candidate’s institution. Maximum length: 2 pages
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
Submit your application online through: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b29MyYt3tjePXvg
Program Start Date: Monday, June 20, 2023
Additional Questions: Please reach out to Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD at roy.herbst@yale.edu; Alfred Lee, MD, PhD at alfred.lee@yale.edu; Meina Wang, PhD at meina.wang@yale.edu; or Jacquelyne Gaddy, MD, MSCR, MSc at jacquelyne.gaddy@yale.edu.