Supportive Oncology Fellowship

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite board eligible or board-certified physicians in Hospice and Palliative Medicine to discover what is possible when healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries come together in the Department of Supportive Oncology at Atrium Health Levine Cancer in Charlotte, North Carolina.

About Atrium Health Levine Cancer

Atrium Health Levine Cancer is the oncology enterprise of Atrium Health and part of Advocate Health. It serves a large, diverse population across multiple states through a comprehensive network of academic and community cancer centers. Levine Cancer is recognized for delivering high quality, multidisciplinary cancer care and for its commitment to education, research, innovation, and patient centered care across the cancer continuum.

About the Department of Supportive Oncology

The Department of Supportive Oncology at Atrium Health Levine Cancer is a nationally and internationally recognized, multidisciplinary department dedicated to optimizing quality of life, function, and support for patients with cancer and their families. The Department integrates oncology palliative medicine, cancer rehabilitation, psycho oncology, integrative oncology, nutrition, survivorship, patient navigation, and senior oncology into a unified, patient centered model of care. It is widely regarded as a world class model for supportive care delivery, education, and leadership development in modern oncology.

Position Summary

The Supportive Oncology Fellow is a physician trainee enrolled in a one-year advanced fellowship within the Department of Supportive Oncology at Atrium Health Levine Cancer. The fellowship prepares physicians for leadership roles in supportive oncology through advanced, multidisciplinary training focused on comprehensive, person-centered cancer care across the cancer continuum.

Highlights – About the Opportunity

• Primarily outpatient clinical role in oncology palliative medicine, functioning as an attending physician with faculty mentorship.
  • Some inpatient consultative cancer rehabilitation experience.
  • Monday through Friday schedule (generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with protected research and academic time.
  • No call responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to practice at regional cancer sites within the Levine Cancer network.
  • Participation in multidisciplinary supportive oncology services including rehabilitation, psycho-oncology, integrative oncology, nutrition, survivorship, navigation, and senior oncology.
  • Opportunities for teaching, scholarship, quality improvement, and program development within a large academic cancer program.

Training and Experience Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an ACGME accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship or equivalent training.
  • Active medical license or eligible for a full, unrestricted license in the state of North Carolina.

Appointment Details

• Fellowship duration: One year (12 months).
  • Start date: Typically aligned with the academic year (July 1); off-cycle start dates may be accommodated for a full 12-month training period.
  • Compensation and benefits aligned with standard Graduate Medical Education (GME) fellowship stipend and benefits policies.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

Website: https://atriumhealth.org/education/graduate-medical-education/physician-fellowships/supportive-oncology

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, an Atrium Health cancer center in Charlotte, NC, provides world-class cancer care to the greater Charlotte area.

When you come to Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, you get access to top-ranked physician expertise and the latest treatments and technologies, including groundbreaking clinical trials.

We take an individualized approach to cancer care, with cancer treatment plans that reflect a personal touch. Our experienced team of oncologists, hematologists and other cancer specialists works together to help you understand your treatment options, make the best decisions and get comprehensive support for your unique needs.

Cancer care in Charlotte, NC

At Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, we ensure you get the best possible treatment near you by providing various types of cancer care in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas.

We treat all types of cancer, including:

• Bladder cancer
• Blood cancers and blood disorders
• Brain cancer
• Breast cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Endocrine/thyroid cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancer
• Gynecologic cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Leukemia
• Liver cancer
• Lung cancer
• Lymphoma
• Melanoma/skin cancer
• Multiple myeloma
• Pancreatic cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Rare and complex cancers
• Sarcoma/bone and soft tissue cancer
• Testicular cancer

Cancer treatments and services

Our cancer experts use a wide range of therapies to diagnose and treat cancer, including standard-of-care and cutting-edge options.

Some of the cancer treatments and services we offer include:

• Medical oncology (treating cancer with drugs like chemotherapy)
• Radiation oncology (targeting cancer cells with high energy x-rays)
• Our radiation therapy program also offers low-dose radiation therapy which uses smaller, precisely targeted doses to treat benign (non-cancerous) conditions.
• Surgical oncology (diagnosing and treating cancer with surgery)
• Immunotherapy (powering your immune system to attack cancer cells)
• Transplant and cellular therapy
• Clinical trials
• Genetic risk screening
• Hospice and palliative care
• Cancer outreach programs

And more. Our team of specialists will work with you to create a treatment plan that includes the most effective therapies for your unique needs.

Cancer support and survivorship programs

At Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, we focus on treating cancer while caring for your overall well-being with evidence-based supportive therapies. From managing the side effects of treatment to coping with emotional challenges, our skilled supportive oncology providers are here to help make the cancer experience easier for you.

Our cancer support and survivorship programs include:

• Integrative oncology
• Cancer nutrition services
• Patient navigation
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Cancer survivorship
• Psycho-oncology
• Senior oncology
• Palliative medicine
• Support groups

Learn more about our cancer support and survivorship programs here.