The Neuro-Oncology Fellowship provides a dedicated year of combined clinical and academic immersion in pediatric neuro-oncology for those trainees who have already completed a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship or training in Pediatric Neurology.
The Brain Tumor Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital provides multidisciplinary care for over 700 children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors. This program has a broad national and international referral base for novel experimental therapies for children with CNS tumors. Furthermore, Seattle Children’s Hospital/Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research is an international leader in early phase biologically driven pharma and immunotherapy trials for children with high-risk CNS tumors. The fellowship will provide a broad-range multidisciplinary experience in the management of children and adolescents with CNS tumors and exposure to current best active therapies as well as early phase and novel trial therapies.
For more information, please visit:
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Site
Core Training Sites
Fellows receive clinical training and mentorship at multiple facilities, including:
Seattle Children's
Seattle Children's is both a community hospital for greater Seattle and the pediatric referral center for the Northwest, providing excellent pediatric care to meet the medical, surgical and developmental needs of children in the WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). Serving as the main clinical training site for pediatric residents, this 423-bed hospital is conveniently located 1.5 miles from the University of Washington campus in a residential neighborhood of Seattle. The staff consists of University faculty and Seattle Children's full-time physicians.
Additional Information
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Fred Hutch Cancer Center is one of the world's premiere research institutions, home to three Nobel Laureates (including Dr. Donnall Thomas, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1990 for his contributions to the field of bone marrow transplantation) and many other global leaders in life sciences research. The Center receives more research funding from the National Institutes of Health than any other public or private research institution in the world. The Hutchinson Center, together with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children's, comprise the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium. The Consortium is among 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers nationwide. More than 2,760 people work for the Hutchinson Center, including over 650 scientific faculty and more than 550 pre-doctoral and post-doctoral researchers and other scientific staff.
How to Apply
Eligibility Criteria:
- American Board of Pediatrics certified or eligible in Pediatrics
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (with special child neurology training) eligible or certified
- Eligible to obtain a Washington State medical licensure
Application Requirements:
- Cover Letter, CV, 3 Letters of Reference
- Applications will be accepted from July-September for the following academic year.
For more information, please visit:
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Site
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
People
Fellowship Leadership
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Neuro-Oncology Fellowship
Faculty
Dr. Erin Crotty (Medical Director, Brain Tumor Program, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist and Retinoblastoma Program Clinical Lead)
Dr. Sarah Leary (Medical Director, Clinical Research, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist)
Dr. Campbell McKay (Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist)
Dr. Rebecca Ronsley (Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist)
Dr. Daniel Runco (Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist)
Dr. Aimee Sato (Pediatric Neurologist and Neuro-Oncologist)
Dr. Joelle Straehla (Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist)
Dr. Nicholas Vitanza (Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist)
Research Faculty
Dr. Myron Evans (Principal Investigator, Brain Tumor Program)
Dr. Jim Olson (Principal Investigator, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist)
Dr. Siobhan Pattwell (Principal Investigator, Brain Tumor Program)
Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Ralph Ermoian (Pediatric Radiation-Oncologist)
Dr. Lisa Ni (Pediatric Radiation-Oncologist)
Dr. Bonnie Cole (Pediatric Neuro-Pathologist)
Dr. Jason Wright (Pediatric Neuro-Radiologist)
Dr. Juliane Gust (Pediatric Neurologist)
Dr. Sam Browd (Pediatric Neurosurgeon)
Dr. Richard Ellenbogen (Pediatric Neurosurgeon)
Dr. Hannah Goldstein (Pediatric Neurosurgeon)
Dr. Amy Lee (Pediatric Neurosurgeon)
Dr. Jeff Ojemann (Pediatric Neurosurgeon)
Dr. Matthew Recker (Pediatric Neurosurgeon)
Dr. Jacob Ruzevick (Pediatric Neurosurgeon)
Find additional information on the Brain Tumors page at Seattle Children's.
Current Fellows
Recent Alumni
Campbell McKay, MBBS, FRACP (2025-2026)
Faulty, Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington