Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship

Overview

The Massachusetts General Hospital Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship provides advanced training in the comprehensive care of patients with gynecologic malignancies. Fellows work within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, delivering high volume and patient-centered surgical and multidisciplinary cancer care.

Over three years, fellows gain expertise in complex pelvic surgery, inpatient oncology and post-operative care, chemotherapy, gynecologic pathology, pain management, palliative care and survivorship care. Training includes a fellow-driven project in basic science and/or clinical research. All clinical activities are centralized at the Massachusetts General Hospital main campus. At the conclusion of this training program, fellows are prepared to practice independently and become leaders in the field of gynecologic oncology.

Program Highlights

• High patient volume with diverse disease complexity.
• Progressive surgical autonomy under expert supervision at single site of practice.
• Integrated clinical and research training.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across oncology services.

Requirements

• Completion of an ACGME‑ or RCPSC‑accredited OB/GYN residency.
• Successful completion of the ABOG written examination.
• Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure.

Curriculum

The curriculum emphasizes direct faculty supervision, graduated autonomy, and competency-based advancement. Teaching occurs through operative experience, inpatient and outpatient care, and structured didactic conferences involving gynecologic oncology, medical oncology, pathology, radiation oncology, and radiology.

Research Experience

First year fellows receive protected research time to complete a personalized mentored project. This can be either a laboratory-based thesis or health-services/clinical outcomes projects. Senior fellows have additional opportunities to pursue clinical research, trial development, database analysis, and resident mentorship. Fellows receive formal training in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and presentation at national meetings.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through ERAS Fellowships. CREOG scores must be submitted directly to the fellowship coordinator.

Fellowships and Faculty Contacts

Allison Gockley, MD
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon
Program Director, MGH Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program

Marcela del Carmen, MD, MPH
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon
President, Massachusetts General Hospital
President, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization
Executive Vice President, Mass General Brigham

Rachel Sisodia, MD
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Chief Quality Officer, Mass General Brigham

Annekathryn Goodman, MD, MPH, MS, MA
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon
Director of Strength and Serenity MGH Global Initiative to End Gender- Based Violence
Co-director MGH Women's Global Health
Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Biology Harvard Medical School

Eric Eisenhauer, MD
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon
Associate Program Director, MGH Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program

Alex Melamed, MD, MPH
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon
Director of Health Services Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varvara Mazina, MD
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon

Amy Bregar, MD
MGH Gynecologic Oncologist | Gynecologic Surgeon
Associate Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Wentworth Douglas Hospital
Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology at Mass General Hospital