Drs. Nathaniel Bates and Kanu Goyal at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, are seeking interested medical students to apply for a research fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Please see the information below (including application link) if interested in applying to this opportunity. Application Link:  https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Research-Student_R97910-2 Job Title: Student Researcher 2 - Orthopaedics Department Department: Medicine | Orthopedics-JM Position Description:The Department of Orthopaedics at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking candidates for its Orthopaedic Research Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. Ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, bright medical students interested in a full-time, paid research fellowship at the main Ohio State University campus in Columbus, OH, are welcome to apply. This fellowship opportunity is directed by Vice Chair of Education Dr. Kanu Goyal, MD, and Vice Chair of Research Dr. Nathaniel Bates, PhD. The successful applicant will have the unique opportunity to engage in clinical and laboratory-based research across multiple divisions within the Department of Orthopaedics. Through this diversity of projects, fellows will be extended ample opportunities for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals. It is anticipated that the fellow should generate 10+ peer-reviewed publications by the end of the research year. In addition, abstract submission and presentation at national conference will be encouraged. This will be a funded position with a monthly stipend.

• Research study coordination- Development and submission of protocols to the Ohio State University IRB
• Ethical consent of study patients- Collection of clinical and laboratory research data
• Management of study data- Statistical analysis and interpretation of study data
• Dissemination of study data through manuscript and abstract writing, editing, and submission 

This will be a 1-year fellowship experience beginning prior to 07/01/2024 and extending through June 2025. This opportunity will offer substantial benefit to the applicant, including:

• 10+ publications from multiple orthopaedic disciplines
• 1st authorship on publications with appropriate levels of contribution
• Ability to collaborate with attending surgeons, fellows, and residents across the Department of Orthopaedics
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures and patient interactions Opportunities to attend Grand Rounds, cadaver labs
• Bolster competitiveness for orthopaedic residency application
• Departmental advocacy for the student to match into orthopaedic residency 

Candidates interested in applying should be a US medical student between M3/M4, exhibit a strong desire to pursue a clinical career in Orthopaedic surgery, show tangible interest in research activities, maintain a strong academic record, demonstrate independent work ethic and high level of self-motivation. Applicant should have strong organizational skills as they will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Functional knowledge of statistics and ability to implement statistical software is preferred.  Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.