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Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Fellowship in Neuro-oncology

Huntsman Cancer Institute

The Neuro-oncology fellow will learn the principles and basics of the neurosciences as they relate to neuro-oncology, and earn progressive responsibility for the management of patients with neuro-oncologic illness, including:

  • the evaluation and management of patients requiring medical, surgical, and/or radiation treatment 
  • consultation service to the medical, surgical, and radiation oncology services.

Howard Colman, MD, PhD

Program Director

Fellowship Information

Not Currently Accepting Applications: We anticipate accepting applications for the 2025–2026 fellowship position in November 2023.

Application Process: Complete and submit the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Application. Register for the SF Match and apply to the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute Neuro-Oncology Fellowship 

Other Details:

  • Salary/Benefits: Please see the UUH GME website for details
  • Accreditation: CAST approved 
  • Program Length: 1 year (with the possibility of a second research year)
  • Location/Campus: Huntsman Cancer Institute
  • Start of Program: July 1
  • Number of Fellows per Year: 1

Clinical Lectures & Didactics

There will be clinical lectures held every Wednesday and required lectures held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There are also a variety of optional conferences held throughout the year that you may choose to go to.

 

Contact Us

Program Director

Howard Colman, MD, PhD
Email: Howard.colman@hci.utah.edu
Department of Neurosurgery
175 North Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Assistant Program Director/Curriculum Director

Joe Mendez, MD
Email: Joe.mendez@hci.utah.edu
Department of Neurosurgery
175 North Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Program Coordinator

Rachael Cox
Email: Rachael.cox@hci.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-4024
2000 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

PAST NEURO-ONCOLOGY FELLOWS:


 

  • 2021-2022 Lisa Arnold, DO (inaugural fellow)