Surgical Oncology 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

Moving allowance

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated clinical fellow for their Pediatric Surgical Oncology program. This two-year fellowship starting July 1 offers an opportunity to work with leading experts in the field, focusing on complex pediatric solid tumors and participating in multidisciplinary teams.

Eligible applicants must complete a general surgery residency and have a commitment to excellence in patient-centered care. The program provides various allowances and benefits, making it an outstanding opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must complete a general surgery residency or a pediatric surgery fellowship.
• Fellows should have experience with complex pediatric surgeries.
• International candidates need ECFMG certification and USMLE passage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the resection and management of complex pediatric tumors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.
• Participate in clinical trials and research protocols.

Skills

Surgical expertise

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Research protocol knowledge

Clinical trial participation

Education

Completed general surgery residency or ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship

ECFMG certification (for international applicants)

Tools

Research protocols

Clinical trial applications

Job description

We offer training in our state‑of‑the‑art surgical complex to fellows with a variety of surgical backgrounds. As a clinical fellow in our Pediatric Surgical Oncology program, you will work with leading faculty from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital to develop expertise in the resection and perioperative management of complex pediatric solid tumors including:

• High‑risk neuroblastoma with vascular encasement
• Bilateral and unilateral Wilms tumor
• Mediastinal masses
• Hepatic tumors
• Limb salvage surgery for bone tumors
• Thoracic surgery for metastatic cancer
• Soft tissue sarcoma
• Germ cell tumors

You will play an integral role in our multidisciplinary pediatric solid tumor team which includes faculty and fellows from multiple pediatric sub‑specialties, including:

• Hematology/oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Anatomic Pathology
• Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology
• Cancer Predisposition/genetics

Our Research Program

The Department of Surgery actively participates in St. Jude clinical protocols, as well as Children’s Oncology Group (COG) protocols. We have several open prospective clinical trials for patients undergoing pediatric cancer surgery. We are leading an active clinical trial in the use of near infrared spectroscopy with indocyanine green guidance to facilitate resection of primary tumors and to identify occult metastatic disease. We participate in a multi‑institutional prospective clinical trial to evaluate enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in patients undergoing pediatric cancer surgery.

The fellowship is for two years, beginning July 1.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants will have completed a general surgery residency or an ACGME‑accredited pediatric surgery fellowship. International applicants must be ECFMG certified, have passed all three steps of the USMLE, and be eligible for sponsorship on an H‑1B visa.

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.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer