St Joseph's University Medical Center Program New Program!
The St Joseph's University Medical Center Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Paterson, NJ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Unregistered” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
St. Joseph's University Medical Center hematology/oncology fellowship with an ACGME complement of four fellows in each academic year, a busy inpatient consult service, half-day continuity clinic, weekly tumor board, pathology and palliative electives, a coagulation lab and two continuity clinics at St. Michael's, and two months at Hackensack for transplant. The program reports a more than 90 percent rolling ABIM pass rate over five years and pays for the ASH and ASCO in-training exams.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Benefits include 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, insurance, a meal allowance and a conference stipend; J-1 visas accepted, H-1 on a limited basis.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $71,886.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $75,984.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $80,081.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $84,179.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $88,276.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $92,374.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $96,471.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $100,569.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Mehander Kumar, MD
- Program coordinator
- Cynthia Alicea
- Address
- Room X614, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
- Phone
- 973-754-4360
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship training
Hematology and Medical Oncology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in hematology and medical oncology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the St Joseph's University Medical Center Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the St Joseph's University Medical Center Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the St Joseph's University Medical Center Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship offer?
The directory records 4 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the St Joseph's University Medical Center Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.