Charles Schiffer
Position Title
Professor Emeritus
Hematology-Oncology
Office Phone
1-800-Karmanos
Education Training
Education
(1972) M.D., New York University School of Medicine, Recipient New York State Regents Scholarship
(1968) B.A. (cum Laude), Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
Postgraduate Training
(1971-1972) Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital and Manhattan VA Hospital, NY, NY
(1969-1971) Resident, Internal Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital, NY, NY
(1968-1971) Internship in Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital, NY, NY
Professional Experience
Faculty Appointment
(2021-Present) Professor Emeritus, Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1997-2021) Professor of Oncology and Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(2003-2021) Head, Multidisciplinary Leukemia/Lymphoma Team, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(2003-2021) Director, Fellowship Program, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(2003-2006) Interim, Vice President for Medical Affairs, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1997-2000) Director of Clinical Research, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1997-2000) Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology and Vice Chair for Cancer Affairs, Department of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1982-1993) Chief, Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
(1982-1993) Deputy Director for Clinical Research and Chief, Division of Hematologic Malignancies, University of Maryland Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland
(July 1981-1997) Chief, Cell Component Therapy Section, University of Maryland Cancer Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
(1980-1997) Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
(1978-1981) Head, Cell Component Therapy Section, Baltimore Cancer Research Program, DCT, National Cancer Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
(1973-1978) Head, Cell Component Therapy Unit, Baltimore Cancer Research Program, DCT, National Cancer Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
(1975-1977) Senior Investigator, Baltimore Cancer Research Program, DCT, National Cancer Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
(1972-1975) Staff Associate, Baltimore Cancer Research Program, DCT, National Cancer Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
Major Professional Societies
(1975-Present) American Society of Hematology
(1975-Present) American Society of Clinical Oncology
(1974-1990) American Federation of Clinical Research
Board Certification
(1972) Diplomate in Internal Medicine
(1974) Diplomate in Medical Oncology
Honors and Awards
(2013) Pioneers inMedicine Award - Childrens' Leukemia Foundation
(2012) College Teaching Award – Wayne State University
(2011) Best Teacher in Hematology – Fellows Award
(2010) Fellow of the American Society of Oncology (FASCO)
(2010) Best Teacher in Hematology – Fellows Award
(2009) Wayne State University Academy of Scholars – elected member
(2009) Best Teacher in Hematology – Fellow’s Award
(2008) College Teaching Award – Wayne State University
(2007) Recipient of Research Award Leukemia/Lymphoma Society of America Michigan Chapter
(2006) Celgene Award for Career Achievement in Hematology
(2006) Leukemia/Lymphoma Society of America. Dr. John J. Kenney Award.
(2005) Best Teacher in Hematology – Fellow’s Award
(2003) Best Teacher in Hematology – Fellow’s Award
(2003) College Teaching Award – Wayne State University
(1992) Listed in "The Best Cancer Specialists in the US" - Good Housekeeping Magazine
(1992) Arlene Wyman Rosenbloom Guild - "Man of the Year" Award
(2003, 2005, 2009-2013) Hour Magazine – Best Doctors in Detroit
(2000-Present) Listed in “Best Doctors in America” – Castle-Connelly
(1998) Listed in Best Doctors in America
(1997) Listed in Best Doctors in America
(1996) Listed in "Best Doctors in America" - American Health Magazine
(1996-1997) Listed in "Best Doctors in America: Southeast Region"
(1994) Listed in "Best Doctors in Baltimore" - Baltimore Magazine
(1993) Listed in "The Best Doctors in America"
Courses taught
Medical Resident Instruction
Research
Leukemia Biology and Treatment
Platelet Transfusion Therapy