Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship - Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology is an ACGME-accredited, three-year, post-residency program offered by the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Our well-established Fellowship Program at WashU Medicine prepares graduates for careers as future leaders in gynecologic oncology, physician-scientists, or academic clinician-researchers.

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About the Program

Current Fellows

Key Dates

The fellowship is conducted under the auspices of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. The fellowship program director is Carolyn McCourt, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Program Format and Objectives

Our three-year fellowship provides dedicated research immersion, comprehensive clinical training, and progressive surgical autonomy to prepare fellows for independent practice and academic leadership.

Research Training (Year 1)

Fully protected research year tailored to individual career goals
Pre-fellowship meetings with programleadership to define research focus
Opportunities in clinical trials, translational science, and outcomes research
Support for manuscript editing, scientific writing, and grant development
Required graduate-level coursework (fully funded)
Strong encouragement and funding to present nationally and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Supplementary coursework and statistical support available

Didactics & Teaching (All 3 Years)

Weekly protected didactic time (Wednesday mornings)
Three-year rotating curriculum aligned with ACGME and ABOG objectives
Monthly fellow-led Journal Club with faculty mentorship
Weekly multidisciplinary Tumor Board with case-based, oral-exam style discussion
Professional Development Series (leadership, negotiation, career strategy)
Daily research programming andeducational events across campus

Clinical Training (Years 2 & 3)

Training under over 10 gynecologic oncology faculty
High volume tertiary referral center for the region
Team-based model with fellows, advanced care practioners and residents across all levels
Inpatient and ambulatory oncologycare experience
Chemotherapy administration and toxicity management
Graduated autonomy in radicalpelvic and complex oncologic surgery
Fellow’s Clinic under faculty supervision
Over 450 new gynecologic cancer patients annually

Clinical Competency Goals

Independently perform radical pelvic surgery
Manage complex intestinal, urologic, and vascular complications
Direct care of critically ill oncology patients
Participate in multidisciplinary radiotherapy planning
Select and administer systemictherapy and manage toxicities

Clinical Research Integration

Participation in investigator-initiated andindustry-sponsored trials
Active involvement in national cooperative group studies
Collaboration with Developmental Therapeutics and Phase I programs
Full support from research staff and the Division of Clinical Research

Off-Service Rotations

Surgical ICU (4 weeks) – critical care training in ventilatory and hemodynamic management
Radiation Oncology (2 weeks each in Years 2 & 3) – radiation physics and biology education
Palliative Care (2 weeks) – interdisciplinary symptom management training
Colorectal Surgery (4 weeks, final year) – advanced bowel surgery experience

Why Train Here?

Training within a nationally recognized cancer center
Active participation in national cooperative group trials
Dedicated research year with formal coursework
Individualized mentorship and structured career development
High-volume, high-complexity surgical training
Multidisciplinary collaboration across specialties
Comprehensive preparation for ABOG certification
Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong alumni network

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