Position Title: Research Coordinator Positions: 1 Duration: 1 year Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. When: Beginning Early/Mid May 2025 Salary: A monthly stipend is provided We are interested in recruiting one candidate for the 2025-2026 Shoulder and Elbow Research Fellowship with Professors of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center: Dr. Gregory Nicholson, Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Director, and Dr. Grant Garrigues, Director of Upper Extremity Research, world-renowned shoulder and elbow surgeons.  Competitive candidates are willing to take a year off before, or during, medical school and who demonstrate a strong interest in orthopaedics and an outstanding work ethic. Duties of the research coordinators will include:

• Coordination of all research projects
• Statistical analysis of data
• Creation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols
• Drafting and writing of book chapters, textbooks, and educational articles for Dr. Nicholson and Dr. Garrigues
• Managing a team of research assistants
• Management of administrative tasks (emails, reimbursements, clerical work, etc)

 Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinators should include:

• MUST be extremely organized and detail oriented
• MUST be able to self-manage and work independently
• Strong motivation to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery
• Proven interest in research
• Excellent time management skills, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Having a car is helpful but not required
• US applicants only (we cannot provide any visas)
• Unmatched 4th year US medical students welcome to apply

Benefits of the position:

• 10+ publications by the end of the research year, with first author opportunities directly related to your contribution
• 15+ abstract acceptances at major shoudler/elbow society conferences
• Collaboration with shoulder and elbow surgery fellows, orthopaedic residents, and orthopaedic surgery attendings
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures and/or spend time in clinic
• Chance to join in Rush Orthopaedic Grand Rounds and Journal Clubs
• Opportunities and support to present research at Orthopaedic/Shoulder and Elbow Conferences

Joining the Nicholson and Garrigues Research Team offers a coveted opportunity to strengthen your residency application and prepare you to be a high performing individual. Dr. Nicholson and Garrigues provides guidance throughout the application process, letters of recommendation, and strengthening the applicant’s candidacy. Research coordinators who have passed through the lab have had high rates of acceptances into orthopaedic residency.  Interested individuals should send a brief Cover Letter explaining their motivation for joining the team (what experiences/skills would they contribute), CV/resume (with USMLE step I and/or II scores), and expected starting date to: nicholson.research@rushortho.com with subject title “2025-2026 Research Fellowship Application [last name, first name]”  Application deadline is 11:59 P.M. March 30th, 2025 (Applications will be considered on a rolling basis)