2019-2020 Rush University - Clinical Research Fellowship - Department of Sports Medicine - Dr. Nikhil Verma and Dr. Jorge Chahla Dr. Nikhil Verma, Rush's Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Dr. Jorge Chahla together invite interested parties to submit an application for a clinical research fellowship at Rush University. Our team provides the unique opportunity to work for two leaders in orthopedic sports medicine, both of whom are seeking forward-thinking, self-driven students to advance their interests in orthopedic medicine by working in a fast-paced clinical research lab determined to produce high quality, novel research. Current Areas of Active Research - Return to Sport and Return to Play - Biological Therapies (BMAC, PRP, amniotic products, etc) - Patient Reported Outcomes - Database Studies: Health Claims and National Registry Databases - Procedure-Specific Outcomes and Complications - Biomechanical Studies pertaining to the shoulder/knee - Trends in Surgical Management Position Title: Clinical Research Fellow Positions: 2 Duration: 1 year Who: US medical students between M2/M3 or M3/M4 interested in Orthopedic Surgery. Only USA students will be considered. Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL. When: Beginning Approx. June 2018 Salary: A monthly stipend is provided Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics We Look For:

Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery, with proven research interest

Strong academic record

Strong work ethic

Organized, detail-oriented, proactive and a self-starter

Strong interest in conducting biomechanical studies, coordinating randomized trials and conducting database research

Desire to become proficient in data analysis and utilize statistical principles

Benefits of the Position:

Expectation to publish 15-25 publications/chapters/abstracts at conclusion of research year

Bolstering of competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency

Collaboration with Sports Medicine Fellows, residents, and other sports attendings

Opportunities to observe surgical procedures

Ample opportunities to attend Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Sports Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs

Opportunities to present research at Orthopaedic Conferences

Dr. Verma expects all applicants to be able to match into Orthopedic Surgery and will help the candidate during the match process

Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV, USMLE step I and/or II scores, and expected starting date to verma.research@rushortho.com.