The American Hip Institute Research Foundation invites pre-medical, pre-physician assistant, and pre-nurse practitioner students to apply for a funded 10-month clinical research internship position starting immediately in Summer 2023.  

Clinical Research Position in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine 

Position: Full-Time Clinical Research Intern to Dr. Benjamin Domb, MD 

Location: American Hip Institute; 999 E. Touhy Ave, Suite 450, Des Plaines, IL. Please note that for this position you will need to be on-site at our facility.

The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is known throughout the world for our research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of orthopaedic disorders. We are committed to solving orthopaedic problems that limit an individual's ability to maintain an active life.  

JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Outcomes Research Coordinator will work with physicians performing patient-centered Clinical Outcomes research. They will perform data analysis and manage research projects. The Clinical Outcomes Research Coordinator will conduct and oversee operational and logistical tasks to ensure efficient execution of Clinical Outcomes research within established budgets and timelines, ensuring all Clinical Outcomes research activities occur in compliance with applicable regulations and maintain a focus on quality.

Job Opportunity:

TRIA Orthopedic Center (TRIA) is offering two-one year sports medicine fellowship positions for academic year 2024-2025.

Accreditation:

ACGME

Positions Available:

Two-apply through January, 2024

To apply you must:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited (ACGME) Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.
• Be eligible to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota during the fellowship year.
• Have completed all three steps of the USMLE prior to start of program.

TRIA is offering two one-year Sports Medicine & Shoulder fellowship positions for academic year 2024-2025 (August to July).  

The fellowship program was founded in 1987. The founder and first director was David A. Fischer, MD. The program grew to two fellows in 1990, and then to three fellows in 1997. There are 89 graduates as of July 2022. While the brick and mortar have changed over the years, the faculty’s commitment to education and surgical training has not. The faculty are proud of our history and committed to continue providing a high level of fellowship training.

The University of Illinois Chicago Department of Orthopaedics is accepting applications for a 1-year research fellowship beginning in Late June/Early July 2023. This is an excellent opportunity to design, execute and complete Orthopaedic research in a variety of areas including clinical biomechanics, outcomes research, medical education, and virtual reality.

The Research Associate (RA) will work directly under the Director of Clinical Research.

The RA will:

• Facilitate and coordinate the daily aspects of clinical trials,
• Work closely with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in making sure studies are properly reviewed,
• Assist with maintaining the quality of ongoing studies,
• Work closely with undergraduate students, medical students, and residents as part of a team of researchers,
• Assist with submission of research projects to peer reviewed journals and keep up to date with all current submissions to journals,
• Coordinate /prepare presentations of research to annual meetings for 01thopaedic surgery related research,
• Assist in resident and medical student meeting registration and presentations, and
• Assist in collaborative projects with the LSU Ortho Biomechanics lab and Tissue Regeneration Lab.

Athletes participating in contact and collision sports face a significant risk of brain injuries, which occur when the brain moves inside the skull due to sudden impacts or forces. These movements can lead to conditions like cerebral concussion, cerebral contusion, or contrecoup injury, all of which can have long-lasting consequences. The severity of such injuries depends on various factors, including the direction and strength of the impact and the specific brain structures affected. It is crucial to understand that brain injuries can result from a single blow or repeated blows that have a cumulative effect. Therefore, athletes must take precautions to protect themselves during sports activities. This article will explore the different types of brain injuries, their causes, symptoms, and appropriate management strategies.

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research & Education  (FORE)

Position available- apply up to 6/15/2023

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research & Education (FORE) is offering a one-year research fellowship in orthopaedic research with a focus on adult reconstruction. The fellowship will begin May/June 2023. The primary function of the research fellow is to coordinate orthopaedic clinical research protocols involving idea creation, protocol formulation, IRB submission, screening/enrolling patients, and maintaining follow-up outcomes for open studies/databases.

We seek a highly motivated researcher to join our team at the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Under the supervision of Prof. Young-Min Kwon, MD, Ph.D., this position offers a unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surgeons, and patients and develop a strong network with Harvard faculty.