Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship

The goal of the cancer rehabilitation program at the Miami Cancer Institute is to train physiatrists in the holistic patient centered care that maximizes the health span and quality of life of cancer survivors.

The cancer rehabilitation fellowship program at the Miami Cancer Institute provides physiatrists advanced training in the assessment and treatment of physical impairments commonly seen in persons with diverse types of cancer before, during and after cancer treatments. The aim of the fellowship is to train clinicians in a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that improves the health, outcomes and enhances the quality of life of cancer survivors.

The fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience from and interact with medical, surgical and radiation oncologists in clinical settings as well as at tumor boards thereby expanding their knowledge of advanced cancer treatments and their potential impact on cancer survivors. The fellow will also collaborate with and learn from clinicians in closely related fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutrition, exercise physiology, acupuncture, massage therapy, palliative care, psycho-oncology, survivorship nursing and integrative medicine oncology, thereby rounding out their education on all aspects of cancer rehabilitative care.

The program also offers the cancer rehabilitation fellow opportunities to gain experience in ultrasound guided procedures, spinal injections, principles of lifestyle medicine, orthotics, research in cancer rehabilitation and quality improvement as applied for the benefit of cancer survivors. The fellow will also have the opportunity to instruct medical students, oncologists, advanced care providers and allied health staff in principles of cancer rehabilitation as well as participate in the writing of scholarly work pertinent to this field.

Program Size

Program Director

Adrian Cristian, M.D., MHCM

Adrian.C@BaptistHealth.net

Biography

Program Coordinator

Lourdes M. Muxo

LourdesMu@BaptistHealth.net

People

Faculty

Featured Training Sites

Miami Cancer Institute

The Miami Cancer Institute, located on the campus of Baptist Hospital, is a destination cancer center known for its innovation and precision in cancer care, exceptional patient experience, advanced clinical research and state-of-the-art technology. The impressive roster of clinicians at Miami Cancer Institute includes renowned oncologists; world-recognized, highly sub-specialized cancer experts and surgeons; clinical researchers and genomic scientists. The Center’s advanced radiation oncology program includes the first proton therapy center from South Florida to South America. As Florida's only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, Miami Cancer Institute is part of a deep and functional collaboration that affords patients access to innovative treatments close to home and ensures that the standards of care developed by the multidisciplinary disease management teams match those at MSK. Miami Cancer Institute received awards in leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma as well as surgery in lung, prostate, and colon cancers in 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings.

Cancer Care West Kendall

At Baptist Health West Kendall, we’re committed to delivering the most compassionate, comprehensive cancer care. Our multidisciplinary team gives you the imaging, genetics, laboratory and surgery services you need all in one place. You can be confident that you’ll receive personalized treatment based on the latest research advancements, so it’s easier to focus on recovery.

Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional healthcare talent to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained in the Baptist Health Way with a focus on quality, inclusion, compassion, and collaboration.

Eligibility Prerequisites

Successful completion of residency training program in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR)

Application Requirements

Three letters of recommendation including one from PMR residency program director
One page essay describing interest in cancer rehabilitation, career goals and how a cancer rehabilitation fellowship will help applicant prepare for a career in the care of cancer survivors

Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Timeline

Where do applicants go to apply? Send your documents and application to LourdesMu@BaptistHealth.net
When are applications accepted? December 1, 2025 - March 30, 2026
When are candidate interviews? Rolling basis
When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance? April 15, 2026
When does the program start? August 1st

Rotation Schedule

Core Rotations

Our program curriculum incorporates several block rotations typically lasting several weeks, giving trainees exposure to a variety of learning experiences throughout the duration of the program.

Rotations

Miami Cancer Institute (44 weeks)

West Kendall Medical Arts Building- Musculoskeletal and Spine Injections (8 weeks)

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