Cancer Survivorship Clinical MD Fellow

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Research allowance

Tuition assistance

Health and fitness facility

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Thecentermemphis is seeking a Clinical Fellow in the Cancer Survivorship program in Memphis, TN. The position focuses on improving the quality of life for young adult survivors of childhood cancer through specialized training and clinical evaluations. This role offers mentoring on outcomes research methodology and the potential for extending the fellowship.

The ideal candidate will have a background in pediatric hematology/oncology or related fields, and will be part of a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include professional development and moving allowance, among others.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology, general pediatrics, internal medicine, or family medicine.
• International applicants must be ECFMG certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based health care to childhood cancer survivors.
• Perform risk-based clinical evaluations.
• Participate in advanced specialized training on late effects of cancer therapy.

Skills

Pediatric hematology/oncology training

Clinical evaluations

Research methodology

Education

Completion of fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology

ECFMG Certification (if applicable)

Job description

As a clinical fellow in our Cancer Survivorship program, you will improve the quality of life for young adult survivors of childhood cancer while working in one of the largest cancer survivorship programs in the world. We provide advanced, specialized training on the spectrum of late effects of cancer therapy. You will learn to recognize at‑risk cancer survivors by performing risk‑based clinical evaluations and to deliver evidence‑based health care to survivors of childhood cancer. Our program offers formalized mentoring on outcomes research methodology.

Our fellows are part of a cohort of clinical providers across numerous pediatric subspecialties, including:

• Hematology/oncology
• Pharmaceutical Services
• Psychology and Psychosocial Services
• Infectious Diseases
• Epidemiology
• Endocrinology
• Bone Marrow Transplantation

Fellowships are for one year. A fellowship can begin at any time, but a July 1‑June 30 schedule is preferred. The fellowship has the potential to be extended for an additional year upon request.

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.

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. Memphis offers a relaxed, affordable lifestyle with excellent cultural and recreational amenities.

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

• Personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Three original letters of recommendation (submitted directly from the referee)
• USMLE transcript
• Medical school transcripts
• ECFMG Certification (if applicable)

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.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer