RUSH Sports Medicine Research Fellowship 2018-2019 Dr. Brian Forsythe is seeking ambitious medical students who are interested in pursuing a year-long clinical research fellowship. Dr. Forsythe works with the world renowned Division of Sports Medicine of Rush University. This unique opportunity will allow the research fellow/s to work closely with residents, fellows, and faculty of Rush. Position Title: Clinical Research Fellow Positions: 2 Duration: 1 year Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. When: Beginning approx. June 2018 Salary: Monthly stipend Duties of the research assistant include: - Enrolling patients in prospective clinical trials - Attending surgery days and collecting intra-operative data on a weekly basis - Tracking study patients and collecting post-operative follow up data on clinic days - Working with the research team on clinical and biomechanical projects - Dissecting/testing of cadaveric specimens - Statistical data analysis - Drafting and assisting in the writing/editing of sports medicine/orthopedic surgery manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters Specific prerequisites and characteristics of the assistant should include: - Completion of M3 year by July 2018 - Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery - Proven interest in research - MUST be extremely organized - MUST be able to work well with others - MUST be able to self manage and work independently - Strong academic record - A Bachelor’s degree upon starting - Consistent and reliable transportation is important as OR days are at RUSH surgical centers are down town Chicago, Oak Park, and Munster, IN. Benefits of the position: - Ample (>10) publications/chapters/abstracts by the end of the research year - Bolster and enhance competitiveness for matching into an orthopaedic surgery residency program - Collaborate with Sports Medicine fellows, residents, and other sports attendings - Opportunities to observe surgical procedures - Opportunities to attend Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Sports Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV, USMLE step 1 exam score, and expected starting date to: forsythe.research@rushortho.com Application deadline is February 28, 2018. Applicants will be contacted for a phone/video interview shortly thereafter.