Advanced Peds Hem/Onc MD Fellow
About the role
The Advanced Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program is designed for physicians who have completed training in pediatric hematology/oncology and seek to further develop advanced clinical expertise alongside rigorous research training. The program emphasizes the integration of clinical excellence with scholarly activity, preparing fellows for careers as independent investigators and academic leaders in subspecialty areas.
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
Applicants with medicine/pediatrics training who have completed fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology are preferred. However, exceptional applicants trained in general pediatrics, internal medicine and family medicine are also encouraged to apply. International applicants must be ECFMG certified.
Benefits
- 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)
- Disability, long term disability, and group life insurance
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Qualifications
Applicants should have completed medicine/pediatrics training and have completed fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology. Exceptional applicants trained in general pediatrics, internal medicine and family medicine are also encouraged to apply. International applicants must be ECFMG certified.
Skills
Skills developed through the program include enhancing and refining advanced clinical skills, developing subspecialty expertise in a focused area, fostering independent research competency, promoting scholarly productivity, and supporting career development and transition to academic leadership.
Responsibilities
- Enhance and refine advanced clinical skills
- Develop subspecialty expertise in a focused area
- Foster independent research competency
- Promote scholarly productivity
- Support career development and transition to academic leadership
Requirements
Applicants should have completed medicine/pediatrics training and have completed fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology. Exceptional applicants trained in general pediatrics, internal medicine and family medicine are also encouraged to apply. International applicants must be ECFMG certified.
Apply
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: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Personal statement, Three (3) letters of recommendation.