Neuro-Oncology Clinical MD Fellow

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 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 access

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is offering a one-year Neuro-Oncology fellowship aimed at preparing fellows for leadership in this specialized field. This program provides extensive clinical training and exposure to innovative treatments, making it suitable for candidates focused on pediatric brain tumors.

Fellows will engage in managing clinical cases, collaborating with various specialties, and participating in vital research. Comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and a retirement plan are provided to support personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for international applicants with ECFMG certification.
• Experience in managing diverse clinical cases is required.
• Ability to engage with cutting-edge therapies in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse clinical cases for pediatric brain tumors.
• Collaborate across multiple medical specialties for holistic patient care.
• Translate laboratory research to improve patient treatment protocols.

Skills

Clinical management

Collaboration across specialties

Research translation

Education

Completed pediatric hematology/oncology or pediatric neurology fellowship

Job description

As a fellow in our Neuro-Oncology program, you’ll deepen your understanding of the biology and etiology of pediatric brain tumors while gaining clinical experience within one of North America’s largest brain tumor centers. This program offers a blend of clinical training and exposure to innovative therapeutic approaches being developed at St. Jude, designed to prepare you for leadership in neuro-oncology.

As a fellow, you will:

• Manage diverse clinical cases: Gain experience caring for a broad spectrum of patients in a high-volume clinical setting.
• Collaborate across specialties: Integrate expertise from pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, oncology, and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive care for children with primary brain tumors and therapy-related neurological complications.
• Engage with cutting-edge therapies: Work alongside internationally recognized laboratories in clinical pharmacology and molecular biology to explore innovative treatments.
• Translate research to patient care: Advance research that bridges laboratory discoveries and clinical protocols, directly impacting our patient care.

This one-year clinical fellowship provides a platform to expand your clinical knowledge and skills and be involved in protocol development and clinical trials from bench to bedside under the mentorship of internationally renowned clinical investigators.

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants will have completed a pediatric hematology/oncology or a pediatric neurology fellowship. The Neuro-Oncology fellowship program accepts international applicants who have obtained their ECFMG certification.

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)

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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