Leukemia-Lymphoma 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

Flexible health savings accounts

Onsite health and fitness facility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee is offering a one-year fellowship program in pediatric hematology/oncology. Fellows will work with experts, enhance clinical skills, and manage hematologic malignancies in patients from infants to young adults.

This program includes comprehensive training, supervision in diagnosis, and the opportunity to contribute to research in pediatric care. Fellows benefit from professional allowances, onsite fitness facilities, and a supportive work environment, all within the cultural richness of Memphis.

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Qualifications

• Candidates should be American Board of Pediatrics eligible or certified for pediatric hematology/oncology or should have equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Enhance clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing hematologic malignancies.
• Develop a multidisciplinary approach for managing pediatric hematologic conditions.
• Participate in case conferences and lectures to increase knowledge.

Education

American Board of Pediatrics eligibility or certification in pediatric hematology/oncology

Job description

Job Description

The St. Jude Leukemia/Lymphoma Division offers a unique training opportunity through a one-year fellowship program. Fellows will have the opportunity to work with leaders in the field as they hone their skills in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. As a fellow, you will:

• Enhance clinical expertise in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of hematologic malignancies in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Develop and enhance the multidisciplinary approach for management of children with diverse types of hematologic malignancies.
• Apply knowledge obtained from basic laboratory and clinical research to better understand mechanisms of pathogenesis, treatment, and recurrence in pediatric hematologic malignancies.
• Participate in case conferences, lectures, and disease-oriented team meetings to increase the knowledge of specific hematologic malignancies.

This one-year program allows fellows to provide advanced training in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of hematologic malignancies.

Eligibility

Candidates should be American Board of Pediatrics eligible or certified for pediatric hematology/oncology or should have received equivalent training as judged by the program directors.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.