Job Description

As a clinical fellow in our Cancer Survivorship program, you will improve the quality of life for young adult survivors of childhood cancer while working in one of the largest cancer survivorship programs in the world. We provide advanced, specialized training on the spectrum of late effects of cancer therapy. You will learn to recognize at-risk cancer survivors by performing risk-based clinical evaluations and to deliver evidence-based health care to survivors of childhood cancer. Our program offers formalized mentoring on outcomes research methodology.

Our fellows are part of a cohort of clinical providers across numerous pediatric subspecialties, including:
• Hematology/oncology
• Pharmaceutical Services
• Psychology and Psychosocial Services
• Infectious Diseases
• Epidemiology
• Endocrinology
• Bone Marrow Transplantation

Fellowships are for one year. A fellowship can begin at any time, but a July 1-June 30 schedule is preferred. The fellowship has the potential to be extended for an additional year upon request.

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.

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.

International applicants must be ECFMG certified.

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

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No Search Firms

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours,

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