Sickle Cell Disease 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

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer-contributed retirement savings plan

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee is offering a fellowship program in sickle cell disease. The program provides extensive clinical training, interdisciplinary experiences, and mentorship from leaders in the field.

Fellows will engage in research projects and receive support for professional development. Benefits include tuition assistance, moving allowance, and a health and fitness facility on-site, aimed at equipping fellows with the necessary skills and experience to succeed in managing sickle cell disease.

Qualifications

• Completed training in pediatric or adult hematology/oncology.
• ECFMG certified for international applicants.
• H1B eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Receive extensive clinical training
• Conduct clinical research and quality improvement projects
• Work directly with leaders in sickle cell disease management

Skills

Clinical training in sickle cell disease

Research skills in pediatric hematology/oncology

Experience with disease-modifying treatments

Education

Completion of training at an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program

Tools

Personal computer

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 with the following clinical areas.

• 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.

Eligibility

Applicants who have completed training at an 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.