Program Information
Neuro-Oncology is a developing pediatric subspecialty that is in constant evolution as innovative diagnostic strategies, therapeutic, and prognostic factors are being identified. There continues to be a considerable need for physicians who have an interest in this scope of clinical practice as the field continues to evolve.
The current landscape of the neuro-oncology program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has placed it in a strong position to provide a unique and innovative training experience to develop the next generation of leaders in pediatric neuro-oncology, which is directly aligned with the tripartite mission of our organization.
This fellowship program overlaps two of the institutes at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital – the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute and the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. These two institutes work closely together and share physical space for the physician leaders which promotes collaboration of patient care, research and program development.
The neuro-oncology care team also includes physician leaders from Neuropathology, Neurosurgery, and the Division of Neuroradiology. Additionally, the high volume of new neuro-oncology patients provides excellent opportunity for teaching and research.
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Neuro Oncology Fellowships at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Program Leadership
Stacie Stapleton, M.D.
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program Director
Dr. Stapleton is the director of pediatric neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton joined the hospital in 2007 and is double-board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology. She has formal training in pediatric neuro-oncology.
Thomas Geller, M.D.
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Associate Program Director
Dr. Geller joined the hospital staff in 2018. He is board certified in child neurology and specializes in neuro-oncology. Dr. Geller previously was a pediatric neurologist and child neurology residency program director at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He retired as a captain from the U.S. Navy Medical Corps.
Fellow
Christian Nieves-Rivera, M.D.
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellow
Dr. Nieves-Rivera joined the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Pediatric Neuro-Oncology fellowship program in 2024 after completing his fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology Oncology in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hometown: San Sebastian, Puerto Rico
Clinical Interests: Neuro-Oncology Target Therapy
Personal Interests: Enjoys outdoor sports, running, kayaking and hiking, but more importantly, to continue growing with his family together.
Curriculum
The 1-year neuro-oncology fellowship is primarily clinical fellowship whereas the fellow is required to participate in direct patient care daily. Additional expectations include participation with teaching, lectures, didactics, and the completion of one research or quality improvement project.
Rotations throughout the year include:
- Neurosurgery
- Neuropathology
- Radiation Oncology
- Neuroradiology
- Neuropsychology
- Palliative care
- Pain service
- Home hospice
- Neurology
- PT/OT/Speech
- Rehab
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
- Genetics
- Adult Neuro-Oncology
Fellowship Application Requirements
Neuro-oncology fellowship applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship or a child neurology residency.
NOTE: J1 Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
To apply, please use our online application form at the link below.
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Application
Letters of reference may be submitted directly to the program from the referee via email to Medical Education Coordinator Ashley Taylor at [email protected].