Advanced Peds Hem/Onc MD Fellow

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Research allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Onsite health and fitness facility

Job summary

St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee is offering a fellowship program for physicians trained in pediatric hematology/oncology to enhance their clinical skills and research competency. The program integrates rigorous scholarly activities aimed at developing future academic leaders in pediatric subspecialties.

Candidates will participate in responsible, advanced research and clinical rotations, ensuring they achieve proficiency across essential areas of study. The program boasts competitive benefits, including professional development allowances and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Applicants with prior fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology preferred.
• Exceptional general pediatricians or internal medicine/family medicine candidates also accepted.
• International applicants must be ECFMG certified.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret hypothesis-driven research.
• Participate in specialized clinical rotations aligned with research focus.
• Integrate research insights into clinical practice.

Skills

Hypothesis-driven research

Grant-writing

Clinical rotations

Proficiency in diverse research

Education

Fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology

Preferred ECFMG certification for international applicants

Job description

Program Overview

The Advanced Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program is designed for physicians who have completed training in pediatric hematology/oncology and seek to further develop advanced clinical expertise alongside rigorous research training. The program emphasizes the integration of clinical excellence with scholarly activity, preparing fellows for careers as independent investigators and academic leaders in subspecialty areas.

The program aims to:

• Enhance and refine advanced clinical skills
• Develop subspecialty expertise in a focused area
• Foster independent research competency
• Promote scholarly productivity
• Support career development and transition to academic leadership

About St. Jude

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee and is one of the world's premier research and treatment centers for pediatric catastrophic illness. The hospital has a primary emphasis in treating youth with cancer, sickle cell disease, other hematologic conditions, infectious diseases, and pediatric neurological diseases. We have an international patient population, which allows fellows to enhance their skills in working with diverse populations. St. Jude is consistently ranked by the U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric cancer hospital, with a strong commitment to patient-family centered care. St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work" list.

Eligibility

Applicants with medicine/pediatrics training who have completed fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology are preferred. However, exceptional applicants trained in general pediatrics, internal medicine and family medicine are also encouraged to apply.

International applicants must be ECFMG certified.

Benefits

Fellows receive a professional development allowance, research allowance, a personal computer for use during the fellowship, tuition assistance, dependent care assistance, moving allowance, an employer-contributed retirement savings plan, an onsite health and fitness facility, flexible health and dependent care savings accounts, medical, dental and vision insurance (cost shared), and disability, long term disability, and group life insurance.

To Apply

Applicants may apply at any time. Our interview season is flexible, but typically occurs in the fall for a July 1st start. Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• Three (3) letters of recommendation

Key Competencies

• Develop Independent Research Competency
  • Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret hypothesis-driven research
  • Gain proficiency in laboratory, translational, clinical, outcomes, or population-based research
  • Critically evaluate scientific literature
  • Develop grant-writing skills (e.g., K08, K23, K12, physician-scientist pathways)
• Advance Subspecialty Expertise
  • Develop advanced knowledge in a defined focus area (e.g., bone marrow transplantation, brain tumors, cellular therapy, hematology, leukemia/lymphoma, survivorship, solid tumors)
  • Apply mechanistic understanding to clinical care
  • Establish a distinct niche within academic pediatric hematology/oncology

Fellows in the program will

• Maintain and Refine Clinical Excellence
  • Participate in specialized clinical rotations aligned with research focus
  • Integrate research insights into clinical practice

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Search Firms

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