St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-posted 4 months ago
Memphis, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

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. 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.

  • Develop expertise in the clinical, biological and therapeutic aspects of sickle cell disease in pediatrics and adults.
  • Enhance research skills to conduct collaborative or independent research in sickle cell disease.
  • Gain experience in acute and chronic complications of sickle cell disease.
  • Learn about disease-modifying treatments of sickle cell disease.
  • Implement preventive measures specific for sickle cell disease.
  • Manage pre and post-surgical care for sickle cell disease patients.
  • Administer chronic transfusion therapy and treatment of iron overload.
  • Collaborate with the department of Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy for hematopoietic transplantation.
  • Facilitate the transition from pediatric to adult health care settings.
  • Provide anticipatory guidance to parents.
  • Completed training at ACGME accredited residency or fellowship program in pediatric hematology/oncology, adult hematology/oncology internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics or medicine/pediatrics.
  • International applicants must be ECFMG certified and H1B eligible.
  • Professional development allowance
  • Research allowance
  • Personal computer for use during the fellowship
  • Tuition assistance
  • 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
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