Lighting the Flame program

Get the spark you need to fire up a career in hematology. Join our free training program for medical students, interns, and residents who have not yet chosen a specialty.

“It’s an amazing experience to meet other people like you that are at a similar point in their career, but also to work with experts that you wouldn’t meet through your regular training.”

What the program offers

Lighting the Flame is an engaging program of online lessons and real-life sessions that can help you start your journey into hematology. 

By joining our program, you’ll get: 

• A practical understanding of what being a hematologist involves 
• Guidance that will give you a head start in the field 

Participants who complete the full program can access: 

• Information on clinical training and research in hematology in European countries 
• Guidance and support from EHA hematologists and researchers 
• An online campus with a variety of workshops on hematology 
• A wide range of live online trainings in hematology 
• In-person learning retreats with the top authorities in the area 

 Get a quick overview now by watching our introductory video. 

You can also read our short PDF guide to the program, which debunks some of myths around hematology and explains why it’s a dynamic, varied, and in-demand specialty.

Who can join

You can join our free program if you’re a medical student, intern, or resident who is: 

• Not yet sure about your field of specialty 
• Interested in learning more about working as a clinical hematologist or researcher (basic or translational research) 

 There’s no obligation to complete the program. If you decide that hematology is not for you, you can leave at any point. 

Program overview

 Lighting the Flame has three engaging phases, complete with retreats and online workshops. You can dive deep into the program by visiting our Lighting the Flame program phases page. 

Lighting the Flame Journal Club

We also have a monthly journal club that’s open to all members of the Lighting the Flame community. 

To find out how you can take part in this friendly online group, visit the Lighting the Flame Journal Club page. 

Support Lighting the Flame as a collaborator

Would you like to take an active role in fostering the next generation of hematology professionals? To ask us about getting involved with Lighting the Flame, email our education team at education@ehaweb.org. 

Find out more

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Lighting the Flame sponsor

This program is made possible through the generous support of an unrestricted educational grant from our sponsor, AstraZeneca.