Global Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Research allowance

Tuition assistance

Flexible health savings accounts

Onsite health and fitness facility

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Global Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow in Memphis, TN. This one-year program will train you to treat and manage pediatric catastrophic disorders while working with a multidisciplinary team. Fellows will develop expertise in various blood disorders and engage in clinical research.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including a professional development allowance, tuition assistance, and insurance. Ideal candidates will have completed specialized residency training in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must have completed training in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatrics, or medicine/pediatrics.
• International applicants must be ECFMG certified and H1B eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in catastrophic blood disorders in pediatric patients.
• Participate in clinical research projects and present findings.
• Be mentored by recognized leaders in the field.

Skills

Clinical expertise in pediatric hematology/oncology

Research project participation

Development of patient-centered care

Education

Completed training at an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship

ECFMG certification for international applicants

Job description

Global Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow

Location

Memphis, TN

Category

Clinical Fellows

Department

Clinical Education and Training

Shift

Weekday Day

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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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 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.

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.

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

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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