Are you seeking an opportunity to work with a world-class interdisciplinary team of medical professionals? Do you have interest in contributing to the education of the next generation of cancer specialists while directing clinical research protocols? Washington Hospital Center seeks a colleague for a melanoma & general oncology opportunity. Join Dr. Sandra Swain, Medical Director, Washington Cancer Institute, and eight hematology/oncology physicians in a 100% adult hematology/oncology practice. The inpatient service is covered in two week blocks with assistance from the fellows. Weekend call of 1:10. Washington Hospital Center is the largest private hospital in the nations capital. A member of MedStar Health, the not-for-profit Hospital Center is licensed for 926 beds and, on average, operates at near capacity. The Washington Cancer Institute (WCI) is the Districts largest cancer care provider, treating more cancer patients than any other program in the nations capital. The Cancer Institute diagnosed more than 2,580 new cases during fiscal year 2006. There were more than 84,299 outpatient visits and more than 2,423 inpatient admissions during that period. WCI provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care including surgical, radiation and medical oncology services as well as counseling for patients and families, cancer education, community outreach program and clinical research trials. The Center for Breast Health saw an estimated 15,358 patients during fiscal year 2006. You can offer your patients the convenience of an onsite Infusion Center, radiation treatment center, CT scanner, and surgical and womens oncology clinics.Washington, DC is a town - neither northern nor southern, sometimes urban, sometimes country and often soulful. Beyond Washington DCs most familiar vistas, the capital city unwinds into a lively urban center. Casual cafes and upscale bistros line the trendy streets of Georgetown, while the downtown district sizzles with a host of new restaurants. Spontaneous Jazz notes tumble out the windows of U Streets nightclubs, while world-class performers take the stage at the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center. Kayakers tackle the Potomac River as it winds past the elegant marble tributes to Americas great leaders. The District of Columbia is home to nearly 575,000 residents who enjoy exceptional schools, world-class sports and entertainment, public transportation that cant be beat, and a District government that is committed to making it the city of access.