The division is staffed by three gynecologic oncologists. Patients are cared for in Parkland Hospital, Zale Lipshy University Hospital, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center. The fellows receive sub-specialty training that complements but does not supplant the training of the resident in gynecologic oncology and pelvic surgery. The fellow also receives interdisciplinary training in critical care, radiation therapy, and pathology. Second and third-year residents rotate on the gynecologic oncology service and provide care for the patients at Parkland and Zale Lipshy with consultation from the fellow.
Teaching is a priority of the division.
Accordingly, attending staff are present at all procedures, weekly Parkland gynecologic oncology clinic, and daily rounds. Teaching conferences include the weekly tumor board, Parkland patient care, resident teaching conferences, and monthly gynecologic oncology grand rounds. The division is an active participant in clinical and basic research and welcomes resident collaboration. It is a member of the Gynecologic Oncology Group and participates in several industry-sponsored studies. A laboratory dedicated to the study of molecular biology of gynecologic cancers has recently been established.