Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Clinical MD Fellow

The Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy clinical program at St. Jude is a high-volume transplant and cellular therapy service that serves a diverse pediatric, adolescent and young adult patient population. We conduct approximately 100 transplants per year, consisting of both autologous and allogeneic donors, for a variety of malignant and non-malignant disease indications. BMTCT also provides a cellular therapy program, which includes the use of viral specific T-cells (VSTs), chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) engineered T-cells and gene therapy products.

BMTCT is seeking outstanding candidates for clinical fellowship positions in BMTCT.  As a clinical fellow in our Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) program, you will advance patient care and conduct research in one of the largest pediatric BMTCT programs in the world. Faculty in the St. Jude BMTCT program have been pioneers in the field for over 30 years. Our department consists of extremely active research and clinical programs, both of which provide trainees with exposure to standard and cutting-edge approaches in the field. You will treat a high volume of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary environment. You will also be part of a cohort of clinical fellows across numerous pediatric sub-specialties, including: hematology/oncology, pharmaceutical, psychosocial and infectious diseases.

St. Jude offers highly competitive stipends (currently 24% above NIH levels), health benefits (i.e., medical, prescription, dental, vision), and a professional development allowance.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants will have completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology prior to BMTCT start date. International applicants must be ECFMG certified.

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.

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:

• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from internship director

For more information about the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, please visit: https://www.stjude.org/research/departments/bone-marrow-transplantation-cellular-therapy.html

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.

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