Global Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Research allowance

Laptop provided

Tuition assistance

Dependent care aid

Moving allowance

Retirement plan

Onsite fitness

Health accounts

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis offers a one-year fellowship focused on leading in pediatric catastrophic disorders.

The program blends clinical care with opportunities to conduct research in low and middle-income settings, under the guidance of renowned leaders in the field. Eligible applicants include those who completed ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatrics, or medicine/pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatrics, or medicine/pediatrics.
• International applicants must be ECFMG certified and H1B eligible.
• Application materials: CV, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.
• One-year program focusing on clinical care and research in pediatric catastrophic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in 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

Skills

Clinical research

Hematology/oncology

Family-centered care

Education

ACGME residency/fellowship

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.

• 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)
• disability, long term disability, and group life insurance

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

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

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

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 Children’s Research Hospital 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.

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