We are interested in recruiting one candidate for the 2026-2027 Shoulder & Elbow Research Fellowship with Dr. Gregory Nicholson and Dr. Grant Garrigues, world-renowned shoulder & elbow surgeons. Dr. Nicholson and Dr. Garrigues invite competitive and motivated candidates who are willing to take a year off during medical school and who demonstrate a strong interest in orthopaedics. Collectively, the team has the most Pubmed shoulder replacement publications in the world over the last 10 years, was awarded the clinical Neer award, and earned a NIH R01 grant for shoulder basic science research. Position Title: Clinical Research Fellow  Positions: 1 Duration: 1 year Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. When: May 2026 - May 2027 Salary: A monthly stipend is provided 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

Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinators should include:

• Strong motivation to pursue a career in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Proven interest in research
• Excellent time management skills, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Having a car for transportation
• US applicants only (we cannot provide any visas)
• Unmatched 4th year US medical students welcome to apply

Benefits of the position:

• 10+ publications/chapters/abstracts/presentations by the end of the research year, with first author opportunities directly related to your contribution
• Collaboration with shoulder and elbow surgery fellows, orthopaedic residents, and orthopaedic surgery attendings
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures and 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 Shoulder & Elbow Research Team offers a coveted opportunity to strengthen your residency application and prepare you to be a high performing individual. Dr. Nicholson and Dr. Garrigues provide mentorship throughout the application process, letters of recommendation, and strengthening the applicant’s candidacy. Research fellows who have completed a year with the Shoulder & Elbow team have had high rates of acceptances into medical school and 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 if applicable), and expected starting date to: nicholson.research@rushortho.com with subject title “2026-2027 Research Fellowship Application [last name, first name]”  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis