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Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Fellowship Program

Discover the Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Fellowship Program and learn about how it is training the next generation of physician-scientists.

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About the program

Clinical fellows in the Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) Fellowship Program advance patient care and conduct research in one of the largest pediatric BMTCT programs in the world.

The 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. During this one-year fellowship program, fellows treat a high volume of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary environment designed to bolster knowledge and skill in myriad aspects of hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapy.  

Fellows will gain experience in areas involving: 

  • The indications for transplant, cellular and gene therapies 
  • Pre-therapy patient evaluation 
  • The identification and selection of hematopoietic cell sources, donor registries and methodologies of HLA typing 
  • Cell collection, manipulation and preservation procedures 
  • Production and administration of cell and gene therapy products 
  • The selection and administration of preparative regimens 
  • Management of patients receiving cellular and gene therapies 
  • The diagnosis and management of regimen-related acute and long-term toxicities 

Fellows also regularly participate in clinical research and have immense exposure to clinical trial design and implementation, as well as training in documentation and reporting for patients being treated on investigational trials. 

Eligibility

Candidates must have: 

  • Completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology 
  • ECFMG certification (international applicants only)

How to apply 

Current openings are listed on our career portal. Candidates may apply at any time. Interviews typically occur in the summer or early fall for a July 1 start.

A complete application comprises:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • ECFMG certificate (international applicants only)
Apply via our career portal

Curriculum overview 

We provide trainees with a strong clinical foundation, as well as personalize each fellow’s curriculum to their own career goals. A typical schedule includes: 

  • Weekly continuity clinic, consisting of patients accrued over the course of the year 
  • Four months on inpatient service 
  • Four months on outpatient service 
  • Four months on elective/research
    • Elective opportunities include are tailored to an individual fellows goals and education needs, and may include:
      • Immunophenotyping and HLA Laboratory
      • Blood Bank/Blood Donor Room
      • Human Applications laboratory (cell processing)
      • Global Pediatric Medicine
      • Palliative Care
      • Infectious Diseases
    • Research opportunities center on the development of a clinical research project under close mentorship by a faculty member
      • Four months on elective/research
        • Elective opportunities include are tailored to an individual fellows goals and education needs, and may include:
          • Immunophenotyping and HLA Laboratory
          • Blood Bank/Blood Donor Room
          • Human Applications laboratory (cell processing)
          • Global Pediatric Medicine
          • Palliative Care
          • Infectious Diseases

Meet the people

Our faculty have been pioneers in the field for over 30 years and consists of bench-side and clinical researchers committed to helping trainees develop their expertise and clinical skills. 

Contact information

Clinical Education and Training Office 
Email: gme@stjude.org