The Stanford Neuro-Oncology Program Fellowship

Fellowship Overview

Neuro-Oncology is a growing subspecialty that is in constant evolution as novel diagnostic strategies, therapeutics, and prognostic factors are being discovered. Basic science and clinical trials play a pivotal role in this subspecialty to improve outcomes for neuro-oncological disorders. There continues to be a great need for physicians who have an interest in research as well as clinical practice. Our fellowship program offers one- to two-year training periods for candidates who have completed an adult or pediatric neurology or pediatric oncology training and have attained the qualifications necessary to sit for their respective specialty board examination. We will also consider applicants who have completed training in medical oncology, neurosurgery, or radiation oncology on a case-by-case basis. The first year of our fellowship focuses primarily on the clinical training. Fellows are also encouraged to pursue their research interests concurrent with their clinical training or to complete a second year of training to focus specifically on research. Our goal is to train future leaders in the field of academic neuro-oncology.

We are a UCNS (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties) accredited program in Neuro-Oncology and it is our expectation that graduates of the program will take the certification examination at the completion of the program.

Applications

Adult

Thank you for your interest in the Stanford Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program. We participate in the San Francisco Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Match. The 2024-2025 fellow has been selected. Interested candidates for 2025-2026 should register through the San Francisco Match Website. Interviews are conducted in the spring.

If you have any additional questions or concerns with regard to our specific program you may email Diana Katawazi at dianakat@stanford.edu

January 6, 2025 - applications open in SF Match
March 1, 2025 - applications registration deadline in SF Match
March 1, 2025 - interviews period begins
May 31, 2025 – interview period ends
June 6, 2025 - rankings due from candidates and programs at Noon PST
June 13, 2025 - results posted
June 16, 2025 - vacancies posted
July 1, 2026 - Fellowship training begins

Pediatric

The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship program will continue to review applications for the July 2024 entering classes on a rolling basis outside of the SF match process. Applicants may submit a cover letter outlining their career goals and interests, three letters of recommendation, CV, and a completed application form. These may be submitted electronically via email to the pediatric fellowship program director and program coordinator, Jackie Loesch, jackiel@stanford.edu.

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellows

Dana Tlais, MD, FAAP (2022-2023)

Jasia Mahdi, MD (2020-2022)

Aaron Mochizuki, DO (2019-2021)

Avery Wright, DO (2017-2019)

Tabitha Cooney, MD (2016-2017)

Nicholas Vitanza, MD (2014-2016)

Sébastien Perreault, MD, MSc, FRCPC (2011-2013)

Rob Lober, MD, PhD (2011-2012)

Cynthia Campen, MD (2009-2011)

Michelle Monje, MD, PhD (2008-2010)

Sonia Partap, MD (2006-2007)

Adult Neuro-Oncology Fellows

David Rogawski, MD, PhD (2022-2023)

Amber Ruiz, DO, MS (2021-2022)

Saud Alhusaini MD, PhD (2020-2021)

Maninder Kaur, MD (2019-2021)

Chirag Patel, PhD, MD (2016-2019)

Tresa McGranahan, MD, PhD (2017-2018)

Sherif Makar, MD (2016-2017)

Zachary Corbin, MD (2014-2016)

Linda Xu, MD (2014-2015)

Abdulrazag Ajlan, MD (2013-2014)

Reena P. Thomas, MD, PhD (2013-2014)

Piia Thomas, MD (2011-2012)

Seema Nagpal, MD (2010-2011)

Neuro Oncology Fellowship Fund

Any gifts made to this fund will be used toward to the scholastic endeavors of Neuro Oncology Fellows who are in the last stage of their medical training as physicians specializing in the treatment of patients with brain tumors. Our Neuro Oncology fellows are chosen from among the best applicants in the country to further their academic career with clinical training, trial research, and scientific investigations. This fund will allow us to continue to attract the most talented post-graduate trainees. The fund will also help to further their learning by subsidizing their expenses to present their research findings at national scientific meetings, sit for subspecialty board examinations, and have the necessary educational materials to aide their academic training. As you know, Neuro Oncology is a field in constant evolution with novel diagnostic strategies, therapeutics, and prognostic factors being discovered each year. Our goal is to train future leaders in the field of academic Neuro Oncology.

Address for mailing gifts

Development Services
Elizabeth Foster DeLong Neuro-Oncology Fund under Dr. Reena Thomas, Dept of Neurology
PO Box 20466
Stanford, CA 94309
Phone: 650.725.2504
email: medicalgiving@stanford.edu

Neuro-oncology Fellowship Application

Adult Neuro-Oncology

Kate Therkelsen, MD
Program Director, Adult Neuro-oncology Fellowship

Diana Katawazi
Adult Fellowship Program Coordinator
dianakat@stanford.edu

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Sonia Partap, MD
Clinical Professor, Child Neurology
Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Jackie Loesch
Pediatric Fellowship Program Coordinator
jackiel@stanford.edu

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