Oncology

The Department of Oncology is dedicated to advancing cancer medicine through excellence in education, clinical care, and research. We strive to prepare future healthcare leaders by delivering specialized oncology instruction, fostering innovative research, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in alignment with CI MED’s mission.

Electives:

Hematology Oncology (CLE 716)
Radiation Oncology (CLE 773)
Clinical Pharm Therapeutics (BSE 750)
Gynecologic Oncology

Research Groups

Increased Collaboration in Research, Innovation with Cancer Center at Illinois Medical Research Themes at CI MED

Oncology

Watch how clinical faculty members play an essential role in our mission, helping to reshape the field of medicine and redefine success for future physician-innovators.

Student Interest Groups

Oncology Interest Group

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Internal Medicine Interest Group

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Surgery Interest Group

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Graduate Residencies

Internal Medicine Residency - Program Details & Application Information

News

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Contact

SINISA STANIC, MD
Department Head
sinisa@illinois.edu
Professor of Oncology

PRIYANK PATEL
Course Director
prpatel@illinois.edu
Assistant Director

ABBY ADAMS, MD
Clerkship Director
karth@illinois.edu
Internal Medicine and Subspecialties

Clinical Research Mentors

SINISA STANIC, MD

Radiation Oncology;
Medical Director, Carle Cancer Institute and Program Lead,
Carle Radiation Oncology;
Breast Cancer,
Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Gynecological Cancer;
Stereotactic Radiotherapy and High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy

KENDRITH ROWLAND, MD

Hematology/Oncology;
Director of Cancer Research at Carle Health,
Principal Investigator of Carle’s National Cancer Institute NCORP Research Grant;
Breast Cancer and Solid Cancers

GEORGINA CHENG, MD, PhD

Gynecologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery;
Program Lead,
Carle Gynecologic Oncology,
Core Faculty;
Carle Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program

MEGAN HUTCHCRAFT, MD

Gynecologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery;
Associate Program Director,
Carle Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program

PRIYANK PATEL, MD

Hematology/Oncology;
Block 3 Director for Foundational Sciences Course at CI MED;
Director,
Hematology/Oncology Course and Elective Rotation at CI MED;
Core Faculty,
Carle Internal Medicine Residency Training Program;
Lung Cancer and Prostate Cancer

TANMAY SAHAI, MD

Hematology/Oncology;
Core Faculty,
Carle Internal Medicine Residency Training Program;
Head and Neck Cancer,
Lung Cancer and Prostate Cancer