Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

The University of Washington Neuro-Oncology Program evaluates and treats patients with a broad spectrum of neuro-oncologic diseases. Our Neurosurgery Department serves a large geographic area with a high volume of cases. The Alvord Brain Tumor Center is a dedicated “brain tumor home” for our patients with primary glioma, medulloblastoma, primary CNS lymphoma, brain metastases and leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. Medical oncologists from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance also collaborate with us on their patients with pre-transplant systemic lymphoma or central nervous system metastases. We have an active clinical trial portfolio with investigator initiated and cooperative group studies. Our radiation oncologists offer Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery, standard photon radiation therapy as well as proton beam therapy. Trainees would be exposed to the cutting edge of scientific questions in CNS radiation oncology. The fellow will also work with Neuroradiology and Neuropathology for multidisciplinary training. Dr. Lynne Taylor and Dr. Jerome Graber are board certified in Palliative Care. Therefore, our program emphasizes communication skills and expert symptom management in our patients.

The first year is focused on clinical training and covers all areas of curriculum required for UCNS certification. The second year is optional and offers an opportunity to focus on either clinical or laboratory research. Fellows are exposed to a variety of inpatient and outpatient neuro-oncology settings at internationally recognized institutions: University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Fellows will also participate in formal multidisciplinary discussions at a weekly tumor board meeting.

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.

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Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Director

Dr. Graber is an expert in the care of patients with brain and spinal cord cancers and autoimmune diseases. He believes in an integrated approach to patient care that brings together surgery, radiation, radiology, pathology and molecular testing and medication to try to achieve the patient’s goals and encompasses the entire family.

Dr. Graber earned his M.D. from the University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine and his M.P.H from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is certified in
Neurology, Neuro-oncology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Neuro-imaging. His research interests include molecular biology, immunology and advanced imaging techniques to patients with primary and metastatic brain and spine tumors, as well as neurologic complications of cancer treatment.

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How to Apply

Applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship opens on January 6th, 2025 through the SF Match portal.

The UW Neurology Department is committed to recruiting, training and promoting a diverse community of scholars. We welcome diverse individuals and are committed to including residents, fellows and faculty of diverse race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. We believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial components in providing both excellent patient care and an excellent learning environment.

SF Match timeline for Adult Neuro Oncology Fellowship Program applicants:

• Jan 6, 2025 – applications open in SF Match
• Feb 5, 2025 – applications close in SF Match
• Mar 1, 2025 – interview period begins
• Jun 6, 2025 – rank list due at 12PM PST from candidates & programs
• Jun 13, 2025 – match results posted
• Jun 16, 2025 – vacancies posted

Requirements:
Applicants must have completed a neurology, hemotology/oncology or neurosurgery residency and have attained the qualifications necessary to sit for the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Certification Examiniation. We will consider applicants who completed a training program in hematology/oncology, neurosurgery, pediatric oncology, or radiation oncology on a case-by-case basis.

A complete application to the program includes:

1.      CAS Application: Complete the Personal Info form and Required Supplemental Form (submission required) and CV

2.      Personal Statement 

3.      Medical School Diploma

4.      USMLE/COMLEX Scores 

5.      3 letters of recommendation

6.      ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)

Please contact our program administrator at neurofellowship@uw.edu for any questions about the program.

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Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Team

Alvord Brain Tumor  Center

Neuro-Oncology
Jerome J. Graber, M.D., MPH, FAAN
Lynne P. Taylor M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A.
Vyshak Venur, M.D.

Neurological Surgery
Stephanie Chen, M.D.
Richard G. Ellenbogen M.D., F.A.C.S.
Samuel Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Manuel Ferreira, M.D., Ph.D.
Andrew L. Ko M.D.
Jacob Ruzevick, M.D.
Laligam Sekhar, M.D.
Daniel L. Silbergeld M.D.

Radiation Oncology
Lia Moriguchi Halasz, M.D.
Sarah Hardy, M.D.
Simon S. Lo M.D.
Yolanda D. Tseng M.D.

Neuropathology
Neuropathology Website
Gordana Juric-Sekhar, M.D.
PJ Cimino, M.D.

Neuropsychology
David Sheppard, Ph.D.

Neuroradiology
Neuroradiology Website

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Team
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Russ Geyer, M.D.
Sarah Leary, M.D., M.S.
Jim Olson, M.D., Ph.D.
Nick Vitanza, M.D.

Research
Eric Holland, M.D., Ph.D.
Hans-Peter Kiem, M.D., Ph.D.
Holland Lab
Kiem Lab

Advanced Practice Providers
Liliana Bogin, A.N.R.P
Margaret Bloor, PA-C
Karl Cristie F. Figuracion A.R.N.P.
Olga Lucia Paredes A.R.N.P.
Young Bin Song PA-C

Current Fellow

Our Graduates

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