Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology Fellowship

Welcome to the Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology Fellowship Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. As program director, I am honored to introduce you to our dynamic fellowship, designed to train the next generation of leaders in thoracic and head and neck medical oncology.

At MD Anderson, we are dedicated to delivering a world-class educational experience that blends advanced clinical training, innovative research, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to cancer care. Our program offers a one-year curriculum that provides fellows with the tools, mentorship, and experience to thrive in both academic and clinical settings.

The fellowship stands out for its comprehensive and patient-centered approach. You will work closely with leaders in oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, and supportive care, gaining in-depth exposure to a broad range of thoracic and head and neck malignancies, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymic tumors, and head and neck cancers. The diversity and complexity of our patient population, coupled with our state-of-the-art facilities, provide an unparalleled training ground for clinical excellence.

Research is integral to our fellowship, and we are committed to helping fellows develop skills in scientific inquiry and innovation. Whether your interest lies in clinical trials, translational research, or basic science, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned faculty and contribute to advancements in cancer care. Many of our fellows present their findings at major conferences and publish in leading journals, positioning themselves as emerging leaders in the field.

Our program’s supportive environment, combined with MD Anderson’s global reputation, ensures that you will graduate well-prepared to make a meaningful impact. Whether your path leads to academic medicine, research, or clinical practice, we are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals.

I invite you to learn more about our fellowship and discover how it can shape your future in oncology. Thank you for considering MD Anderson, and I look forward to welcoming you to our team as we work together to advance cancer care for patients around the world.

Sincerely, 

Yasir Elamin, M.D.
Associate Professor and Program Director

Lingzhi Hong, M.D., Ph.D.
Fellow, 2024-2025

Dr. Hong received her M.D. degree in 2005 and a Ph.D. in 2009 from Nanjing University in China.

She joined MD Anderson as a visiting scientist in the department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology in 2018-2021 and as a research scientist in the department of Imaging Physics in 2022-2024.

Mateus Trinconi Cunha, M.D.
Fellow, 2024-2025

Dr. Trinconi Cunha received his M.D. degree in 2017 from Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences, São Paulo, Brazil. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency from Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo in 2020, Clinical Oncology Residency from Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo - Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, in 2023, and Medical Oncology Fellowship from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - University of Toronto in Canada in 2024.