Survivor Fellowship Pediatric Cancer Survivor Program - Atlanta - ref. f10211015
Overview:
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description:
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites interested applicants for a fellowship position in the Pediatric Cancer Survivor Program. The goal of the Aflac Survivor Fellowship is to train physicians in survivor care and long-term follow-up after the completion of cancer therapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.Graduates of the Aflac Survivor Fellowship will be positioned to develop and lead survivor programs within pediatric oncology centers. The fellowship will comprise clinical rotations (70%) and survivorship research (30%), which can be tailored based on fellows's interests.
Joining the Aflac Survivor Fellowship Program offers several benefits for Professional Development:
Specialized Training: Gain expertise in cancer survivor care and long-term follow-up, developing the skills to lead survivor programs within pediatric oncology centers. Participate in diverse clinical rotations, including specialized areas like fertility preservation, neuro-oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (including non-malignant hematology transplants), transition care for adolescent and young adult patients, and cancer predisposition.
Research Opportunities: Engage in meaningful clinical research projects with guidance from experienced mentors, with opportunities to enhance your research skills in areas including care delivery, implementation science, mental health, cardio-oncology, transition of care, sexual health, health policy and economics, eHealth, healthcare disparities, and late effects of new therapies.
Mentorship: Receive direct supervision and professional development mentorship from leading experts in pediatric oncology and survivorship care from a variety of disciplines including oncology, behavioral science, endocrinology, nursing science, and health services research.
About the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has a well-established survivorship team. The successful candidate will join one of the country's most robust pediatric cancer outcomes programs.
Established in 2001, our survivor program follows over 1,700 pediatric and adolescent cancer survivors and comprises a multi-disciplinary team including oncologists, endocrinologists, psychologists, advanced practice providers, cancer geneticists, nursing, and social work.
Our oncology program cared for more than 500 new cancer cases last year.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta—the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area—serves a population of nearly 9 million people, providing a diverse patient population.
Requirements: Applicants must have completed their residency training in pediatrics, internal medicine, or family medicine and shown a track record of working in and doing research in pediatric cancer survivorship. Applicants must be eligible for a Georgia Medical License.Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a pediatric or adult hematology/oncology fellowship. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have a well-defined research question for their fellowship research time in mind at the time of application.
To apply: Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter describing their research and career interests along with a curriculum vitae and three references by January 13, 2025 to:
Karen Effinger, MD, MS and Jordan Marchak, PhD, ABPP
Co-Directors, Aflac Pediatric Survivor Program
Email: jgillel@emory.edu; karen.effinger@emory.edu
Additional Details
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond.The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce.
Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness.
We look forward to our future together.
Additional Details:
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