Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Clinical MD Fellow

About the role

The Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy clinical program at St. Jude is a high-volume transplant and cellular therapy service serving a diverse pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patient population. We conduct approximately 100 transplants per year, including both autologous and allogeneic donors, for a variety of malignant and non-malignant disease indications. BMTCT also provides a cellular therapy program, which includes the use of viral specific T-cells (VSTs), chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) engineered T-cells, and gene therapy products.

Responsibilities

• Treat a high volume of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Conduct research in one of the largest pediatric BMTCT programs in the world
• Participate in a cohort of clinical fellows across multiple pediatric sub-specialties, including hematology/oncology, pharmaceutical, psychosocial, and infectious diseases

Requirements

• Completed fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology prior to BMTCT start date
• International applicants must be ECFMG certified

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pediatrics or related field
• Experience in pediatric hematology/oncology
• Strong academic record

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in medical terminology and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive stipend (24% above NIH levels)
• Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• Professional development allowance
• 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 (cost shared)
• Disability, long-term disability, and group life insurance

Pay

Stipend details are provided in the "Benefits" section.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate research and clinical responsibilities.

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.

Contact Information

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: Personal Statement, Three letters of recommendation, including one from internship director

For more information about the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, please visit: https://www.stjude.org/research/departments/bone-marrow-transplantation-cellular-therapy.html