Training the Hematologists and Medical Oncologists
of Tomorrow
The FIU/Baptist Health Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship provides a rigorous, comprehensive training experience that prepares fellows for careers in academic and community practice. Fellows gain broad exposure to malignant and benign hematologic and oncologic conditions through high-volume, multidisciplinary clinical care.
Training takes place alongside board-certified hematologist-oncologists within Baptist Health’s patient- and family-centered environment, spanning inpatient and longitudinal outpatient settings. Fellows develop expertise across solid tumor oncology, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and bone marrow transplant, with an emphasis on evidence-based care, procedural skills, and progressive clinical autonomy.
Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated mentorship, the program promotes scholarly activity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Program Directors
Marco Ruiz, M.D., MPH
Program Director and Site Director
Nadia Bambace, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Baptist Hospital
Baptist Hospital of Miami, the flagship of Baptist Health with over 900 beds, is a nationally recognized destination for advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care, offering leading-edge technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and the distinction of being Florida’s first and only six-time Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence.
South Miami Hospital
For more than 65 years, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital has provided trusted, advanced care to southern Miami-Dade County with 24/7 emergency services, specialty expertise in heart, lung, spine, and bariatrics, leading-edge procedures and diagnostics, and comprehensive family care including a Level III NICU and maternity services.
Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute is a destination cancer center offering world-class care through groundbreaking treatments like proton therapy, advanced research and a renowned team of specialists as part of South Florida’s largest cancer program.
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to provide progressive, comprehensive training across the full spectrum of hematologic and oncologic care.
Over three years, fellows rotate through high-volume inpatient and outpatient settings, building expertise in malignant and benign hematology, solid tumor oncology, and subspecialty care while gaining increasing clinical autonomy. The curriculum includes dedicated experiences in leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, bone marrow transplant, hematopathology, blood bank, and disease-specific medical oncology clinics.
Program Application Requirements
Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional talent to serve the South Florida community.
Acceptance/admission to the program is contingent on the submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements determined by the program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Fellowship Prerequisites
- Prior to appointment to the fellowship, candidates must have completed an internal medicine training program that meets the program’s eligibility requirements.
- Applicants who did not complete a qualifying internal medicine program must have completed a minimum of three years of internal medicine training prior to the start of the fellowship and must meet all criteria outlined in the Fellow Eligibility Exception Policy.
A Transformative Education
At FIU Medicine, your journey is enhanced by research, innovation and community outreach. Our programs empower the next generation of physicians with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become leaders in the healthcare field.
Life in South Florida
Considered the gateway to the Americas, Miami is a culturally rich and diverse city, home to world-class shopping, award-winning restaurants, a vibrant art scene and endless adventure. The beautiful beaches and year-round tropical weather make the city an exceptional place to live and work.
No matter your mood, Miami always has something fun and exciting to do!
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