This fellowship will provide the trainee with the unique opportunity to develop expertise in management of acute events intrinsic to the care of patients with cancer. Advancement in supportive care has over the years increasingly contributed to the improved outcomes observed in most of the cancers. Timely and efficient management of acute events leads to better outcomes, admission avoidance in many cases and reduced length of stay in those patients needing admission. This has led to improved patient centered care, reduced burden on the scarce in-patient beds, and already stressed emergency departments. Acute Oncology is a relatively new specialized field, which is growing in prominence as the complexity of cancer care increases. The trainee will gain significant exposure and adequate hands-on experience in managing these complications associated with cancer care. The trainee will have ample research and teaching opportunities as well as leadership experience. Moreover the trainee will get to work closely with our multidisciplinary team of medical and haematological oncologists, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nursing, and administrative staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing both inpatient and ambulatory patient-centred care to patients with a variety of malignancies.
