We are no longer taking applications for the 2024-2025 year. Thank you to all those who showed interest and applied. We wish you the best of luck! We are interested in recruiting two candidates for the 2024-2025 spine research fellowship with Dr. Kern Singh, a world-renowned spine surgeon, Co-Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute and Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. Competitive candidates are willing to take a year off between their 3rd and 4th year and who demonstrate a strong interest in orthopaedics and an outstanding work ethic.  We are also interested in taking unmatched candidates from the 2024 cycle. Position Title: Research Coordinator Positions: 2 Duration: 1 year Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. When: Beginning May 2024 Salary: A monthly stipend is provided + all conferences expenses covered Duties of the research coordinators will include:

• Writing of manuscripts and abstracts
• Statistical analysis of data
• Creation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols
• Drafting and writing of book chapters and textbooks
• Writing educational articles for Dr. Singh’s journals
• Managing the research team (2-3 research assistants and medical students)
• Management of administrative tasks (emails, reimbursements, clerical work, etc)

 Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinators should include:

• [Preferred not required] Familiarity with STATA or other statistics software (SPSS, R, etc)
• Must be excellent at time management
• Must be able to work well in a team setting
• Must have an outstanding work ethic
• 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 spine society conferences
• Collaboration with orthopaedic residents and spine 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/Spine Conferences 

Joining the Singh Research Team offers a coveted opportunity to strengthen your residency application and prepare you to be a high performing individual. Dr. Singh provides guidance throughout the application process and is willing to write letters of recommendation to improve 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) to: singh.research@rushortho.com with subject title “2024-2025 Research Fellowship Application [last name, first name]”  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.