Welcome Claire Smith, MD

in Section News and Highlights

We are delighted to welcome Claire Smith, MD, to our section as a hospitalist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. Claire started with us yesterday on September 1st. Recently, she completed her first year of fellowship at Oregon Health and Sciences University this summer. She received her undergraduate degree […]

Congratulations to our new Shipley Investigators

in Section News and Highlights

We are very pleased to congratulate three new Shipley Prostate Cancer Research Center investigators in Hematology/Oncology: Gerald Denis, Gretchen Gignac, and Chris Heaphy. Gerald Denis, PhD, has been named the Shipley Prostate Cancer Research Professor, and will be coordinating the efforts of the Shipley Center. Gretchen Gignac, MD, will serve on the executive committee and […]

Rena Zheng, MD

in Fellows Testimonials

“The best part about the BMC heme/onc fellowship is the people. I feel fortunate to work with amazing co-fellows who step up to help each other out everyday: discussing patient cases, helping with a difficult bone marrow, swapping/substituting call days, or providing support when there is a difficult day. The attendings in our program are […]

Andrew Staron, MD

in Fellows Testimonials

“If you seek a clinically rigorous and diverse experience, then training at Boston Medical Center is truly a hidden gem. This place draws people who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of the underprivileged. I first came here for residency. The experience was eye-opening and invigorating, shaping me into a more […]

Umit Tapan, MD, Accepts Inpatient Director Position

in Section News and Highlights

We are pleased to announce that Umit Tapan, MD, has accepted the position of Inpatient Director for the Section of Hematology/Oncology beginning September 1, 2020. Umit will bring his formidable energy, skill, and organizational abilities to this increasingly important position. Congratulations Umit and welcome to your new role!        

Jose Acevedo, MD, Accepts Offer to Join Section

in Section News and Highlights

We are excited to announce that Jose Acevedo, MD, has accepted an offer to join the section of Hematology/Oncology at Boston University and Boston Medical Center. Dr. Acevedo will join our breast oncology group after completing his fellowship this spring. Dr. Acevedo received his medical degree from the Universidad CES Escuela de Medicine in Columbia […]