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 Sickle Cell Disease Program. The aim of the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) One-Year Fellowship, which will take place from July 2027-June 2028, is to train physicians in the treatment of children and adolescents with SCD. Graduates of the SCD Fellowship will be positioned to participate in and develop SCD programs within pediatric hematology/oncology centers, general pediatrics or adolescent medicine groups, or in private practice. The fellowship will comprise clinical rotations (at least 70%) and up to 30% research, which can be tailored based on the fellow’s interest. Learn more about this fellowship opportunity at: CHOA Sickle Cell Disease Fellowship
About the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has a well-established SCD team. The successful candidate will join one of the country’s most robust pediatric SCD programs.
- Our SCD program is the largest pediatric SCD program in the nation, treating more than 2,000 unique pediatric SCD patients each year, and comprises a specialized multidisciplinary team in addition to multidisciplinary care with neurology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology with specific clinics for young children.
- The Georgia Solve Sickle Cell Initiative brings together the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, and Morehouse School of Medicine and aims to improve the lives of individuals affected by SCD through research, comprehensive healthcare, community education, and advocacy.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed their residency training in an accredited pediatrics, internal medicine, or family medicine program and show a strong interest in pediatric hematology/oncology. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a fellowship in pediatric or adult hematology/oncology. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have a research question in mind including a hypothesis, study aims and specifics of the study population at the time of application.
Application Materials
- Current CV
- Personal Statement
- 3 References (at least one from pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program director, or if not pediatric hem/onc fellowship trained, one should be from a hematologist).
To apply click here: Emory SCD Fellowship Apply Here
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Beatrice Gee, MD, Sickle Cell Disease Program Director / Chini Sheth, MPH, Sickle Cell Disease Fellowship Program Coordinator
Email: AflacSCDFellowship@emory.edu
