Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow

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 Clinical experience:

• 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. Memphis offers a relaxed, affordable lifestyle with excellent cultural and recreational amenities.

Eligibility

Applicants who have completed training at 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.

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.

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:

Your application should include the following:

• Personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Three original letters of recommendation (submitted directly from the referee)
• USMLE transcript
• Medical school transcripts
• ECFMG Certification (if applicable)

No Search Firms

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