Pediatric Cancer Predisposition Clinical Fellow
Pediatric Cancer Predisposition Clinical Fellow
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Job Description
As a fellow you will:
- Enhance your clinical expertise in the diagnosis and evaluation of infants children adolescents and young adults with hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes.
- Develop a multidisciplinary approach to the management of individuals affected by hereditary cancer predisposition.
- Apply knowledge obtained from tumor and germline genomic testing to understand mechanisms underlying cancer risk tumor formation and impacts on cancer treatment for patients with hereditary predisposition to cancer.
- This one-year program provides fellows with advanced training in cancer genetics as well as ample research opportunities focused on hereditary predisposition to cancer.
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
Candidates should be American Board of Pediatrics eligible for pediatric hematology-oncology or should have received equivalent training as judged by the program directors.
International applicants must be ECFMG certified and H1B eligible.
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:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
About St. Jude
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital is located in Memphis Tennessee and is one of the worlds 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 Childrens Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoors Best Places to Work list.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
