Global Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Research allowance

Laptop provided

Tuition assistance

Dependent care assistance

Moving allowance

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Onsite health and fitness facility

Flexible health savings accounts

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Group life insurance

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee invites applicants to join a one-year fellowship training innovative leaders in treating pediatric catastrophic disorders including sickle cell disease, hemophilia, thalassemia and bone marrow failure syndromes.

As a fellow, you will be mentored by renowned leaders, participate in clinical care and research projects, and benefit from comprehensive support including development and research allowances, a personal computer, tuition and

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants who have completed training at an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatrics, or medicine/pediatrics are welcome to apply.
• International applicants must be ECFMG certified and H1B eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in the clinical, biological and therapeutic aspects of catastrophic blood disorders in pediatric patients
• Be monitored by nationally recognized leaders in the field
• Participate in clinical research projects and present your work at local and national meetings

Education

ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatrics, or medicine/pediatrics

Job description

This one-year program trains innovative leaders in treating and managing pediatric catastrophic disorders (sickle cell disease, hemophilia, thalassemia and bone marrow failure syndromes). Supported by an outstanding multidisciplinary team and global health leaders, the program focuses on providing patient-centered/family-focused care to patients. The clinical training is complemented by opportunities to conduct research projects in low and middle-income settings.

Eligible applicants who have completed training at ACGME accredited residency or fellowship program in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatrics, or medicine/pediatrics are welcome to apply.

International applicants must be ECFMG certified and H1B eligible.

As a fellow, you will:

• Develop expertise in the clinical, biological and therapeutic aspects of catastrophic blood disorders in pediatric patients
• Be monitored by nationally recognized leaders in the field
• Participate in clinical research projects and present your work at local and national meetings

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.

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