Pediatric Solid Tumor Physician

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites interested applicants for the position of Aflac Solid Tumor Clinician. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical, and translational research and has a diverse faculty. The Solid Tumor Program is an integral component of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and currently includes 9 faculty members, 4 of whom are primarily basic/translational research-focused, as well as 4 advance practice providers (APPs). Additionally, the Solid Tumor Program partners closely with our surgical, radiation oncology, and radiology teams to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for pediatric and AYA solid tumor patients. Candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated clinical expertise caring for pediatric oncology patients, particularly those with solid tumors. Clinical experience in treating patients on early phase clinical trials and clinical research interest focused on the development and leadership of early phase clinical trials is preferred. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has close affiliations with research investigators within the Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a willingness to collaborate across departmental or center boundaries is essential.

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD, or DO degrees
• Must be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
• Must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the state of Georgia
• A history of clinical excellence/achievement
• Clinical research experience preferred with a focus on early phase clinical trials
• A strong history of mentorship of trainees to support growth in research and scholarship

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary clinical service and assure that patients cared for by you receive only the highest quality care.
• In collaboration with program leaders, contribute to and expand the clinical program and patient services in pediatric solid tumor and general oncology.
• Devote the remainder of their effort (amount dependent upon research interests and funding) to clinical research, preferably with our Developmental Therapeutics Program.
• Play a role in the education and training program of the Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Division, including access to and involvement with medical students, residents, fellows, and occasionally physicians in practice.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed