The Center for Joint Preservation and Reconstruction at Lenox Hill Hospital/ NorthShore LIJ invites all interested and qualified individuals to apply for an orthopedic research fellowship position with Jose A. Rodriguez, MD. This is a 2- year salaried position that will begin on August 1, 2014 and is open to all candidates who will be medical school graduates by that time, with a preference towards those who have additional training. It presents a unique opportunity to work with renowned faculty in the field of hip and knee reconstructive surgery, to assist with FDA trials of new devices, to gather and analyze data, to assist in study design, to attend and present work at regional, national and international conferences, and to prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Past fellows have published multiple articles and presented at annual regional (EOA,SOA), National (AAOS, AAHKS) and International (ISTA, EFORT) meetings during the fellowship. This is an excellent way to improve your chance of matching with an orthopedic residency/ fellowship program in the US.
ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
NorthShoreLIJ/Lenox Hill Hospital - Center for Joint Preservation and Reconstruction
GOALS:
⢠Investigate basic science and clinical aspects of hip and knee joint arthroplasty and preservation.
⢠Prepare manuscripts, textbook chapters, posters and educational videos.
⢠Participate in research meetings, seminars, journal clubs, symposia, and professional society meetings.
⢠Coordinate all research and educational activities for the Adult Reconstruction Service
PREREQUISITE EDUCATIONAL LEVEL OR CREDENTIALS:
⢠Medical graduates, residents, and physicians interested in conducting basic science and clinical research in the field of orthopedics.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM (may include research projects, conferences and meetings):
⢠The term of research fellowship will be a 2 year commitment. The fellow will work on research projects, primarily on a self-directed basis, with an emphasis on total joint reconstruction.
⢠The fellow will demonstrate proficiency in the varied aspects of basic and clinical research including study design, IRB compliance, informed consent, patient recruitment in ongoing studies, data collection, data analysis, statistics, electronic and oral presentation, and manuscript preparation.
⢠The fellow will be responsible for a minimum of one study to be completed for presentation at a local, regional, national or international research or professional society meeting and/or submission for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION:
⢠The fellow will work under the direction of Jose A. Rodriguez, M.D., Director, Center for Joint Preservation and Reconstruction.
Application: Please send your application materials by April 1st (CV, Personal Statement, Board scores if available, and at least 2 Letters of Recommendation) to the following email addresses: [url=mailto]pkennemur@nshs.edu[/url]
