Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Research allowance

Personal computer

Tuition assistance

Dependent care assistance

Moving allowance

Employer-contributed retirement savings plan

Onsite health and fitness facility

Flexible health and dependent care savings accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Group life insurance

Job summary

Thecentermemphis is offering a fellowship in Sickle Cell Disease, providing extensive clinical training and research opportunities. Fellows will work with experts in the field and gain hands-on experience in managing the complexities of sickle cell disease.

The program emphasizes mentorship and individual clinical experiences tailored to each fellow's interests. The position includes allowances for professional development, research, and relocation, along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed relevant training in hematology/oncology.
• International applicants must be ECFMG certified and H1B eligible.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a multidisciplinary clinical experience.
• Engage in clinical research or quality improvement projects.
• Develop expertise in managing sickle cell disease.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Research skills

Patient care

Education

ACGME accredited residency or fellowship in relevant fields

Job description

Our mission is to train the next generation of providers with expertise in the care of individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) throughout their lifespan.

Objectives:

1. To develop expertise in the clinical, biological and therapeutic aspects of sickle cell disease in pediatrics and adults.
2. To enhance the physician’s research skills to prepare him/her to conduct research (collaborative or independent) in sickle cell disease and to care for individuals with sickle cell disease.

As a fellow in our Sickle Cell Disease program, you will be immersed in a multidisciplinary multi‑institution clinical experience with a robust schedule of educational conferences that seamlessly blend with clinical insight and cutting‑edge research. The fellow will benefit from mentorship from leaders in the field, preparing the fellow for real‑world experiences.

Fellows will receive longitudinal mentorship as the fellow works on clinical research or a quality improvement project on their chosen specific interest.

As a fellow, you will receive extensive clinical training in the comprehensive management of sickle cell disease. You will work directly with leaders in the field to further develop your knowledge base and clinical skills. Although clinical experience can be individualized to each fellow’s interests, fellows should expect to gain experience Clinical experience:

• Acute and chronic complications of sickle cell disease.
• Disease‑modifying treatments of sickle cell disease.
• Preventive measures specific for sickle cell disease
• Pre and post‑surgical management of sickle cell disease
• Chronic transfusion therapy and treatment of iron overload
• Hematopoietic transplantation in collaboration with the department of Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
• Transitioning from the pediatric to the adult health care setting
• Providing anticipatory guidance to parents

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.

Eligibility

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

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer