Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow
Join St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a Clinical Fellow specializing in sickle cell disease management and research.
Best for:Best for trained physicians in hematology, oncology, pediatrics, or internal medicine looking to specialize in sickle cell disease care and clinical research.
Overview
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sickle Cell Disease Clinical MD Fellow to train the next generation of medical providers in comprehensive patient care. The fellowship offers a multidisciplinary clinical immersion spanning pediatric and adult care, focusing on acute and chronic complications, disease-modifying treatments, and hematopoietic transplantation. Fellows receive longitudinal mentorship while conducting independent or collaborative clinical research and quality improvement projects. The program provides extensive educational conferences and opportunities to work alongside leading experts in the field.
What you'll do
- Manage comprehensive clinical care for pediatric and adult patients with sickle cell disease across acute and chronic stages.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinical experiences covering disease-modifying treatments and pre- and post-surgical management.
- Engage in clinical research or quality improvement projects under the longitudinal mentorship of field leaders.
- Attend and participate in regular educational conferences blending clinical insight with cutting-edge research.
- Collaborate with the department of Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy on hematopoietic transplantation cases.
- Facilitate the healthcare transition of patients from pediatric to adult settings while offering anticipatory guidance to families.
Requirements
Degree required: MD or DO degree, with completed training in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program
Language: English; professional medical proficiency
Instruction: English
- Completed training in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship in pediatric or adult hematology/oncology, internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, or medicine/pediatrics
- Valid medical licensure and eligibility for medical practice
- Commitment to clinical research and quality improvement in hematology
- Completed training at an 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
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-28 · open until filled
Applicants may submit their application materials at any time. Review the required documents and submit through the designated careers portal or application link provided.
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Three original letters of recommendation
- USMLE transcript
- Medical school transcripts
- ECFMG Certification
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