Surgical Oncology Clinical MD Fellow

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric research institution in Memphis, TN, is offering a Pediatric Surgical Oncology Fellowship. This two-year program provides fellows the opportunity to gain extensive experience in pediatric surgical procedures, engage in clinical research, and participate in professional development activities. Ideal candidates will have completed a general surgery residency or an ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric surgery. This fellowship emphasizes direct professional mentorship and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide exemplary care.

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must have completed a US or international general surgery residency.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in resection of pediatric abdominal and thoracic solid tumors.
• Spend three months on a pediatric general surgery rotation at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
• Participate in regular conferences and development programs.
• Engage in a clinical research project during the fellowship.
• This two-year program provides fellows with the opportunity to work directly with some of the world's most noted researchers and clinical faculty. Fellows may choose to spend an additional third year involved in a basic or clinical research project.

Education

US or international general surgery residency

ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric surgery

Job description

Job Description

Pediatric Surgical Oncology Fellowship

The St. Jude Surgical Oncology fellowship provides exceptional training for fellows with a variety of surgical backgrounds, offering a unique experience tailored to the fellow's needs. Fellows will use cutting-edge procedures and state-of-the-art equipment to provide superior clinical care to pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Gain extensive experience in the resection of pediatric abdominal and thoracic solid tumors, limb-sparing resections for bone tumors, head and neck surgery, soft tissue surgery and central venous access
• Spend three months during the first year on a pediatric general surgery rotation at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
• Participate in regular conferences and development programs at St. Jude, such as weekly case management conferences, the St. Jude Solid Tumor Conference and Tumor Board, St. Jude Pediatric Surgery Oncology Multi-Institutional case discussion and weekly conferences at Le Bonheur
• Engage in a clinical research project during the fellowship period

This two-year program provides fellows with the opportunity to work directly with some of the world's most noted researchers and clinical faculty. Fellows may choose to spend an additional third year involved in a basic or clinical research project.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants will have completed a US or international general surgery residency or will have completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric surgery.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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