Orthopedic Sports Medicine Research Fellowship Location: Brigham & Women’s Hospital; Boston, Massachusetts Preceptor: Scott D. Martin Dr. Scott D. Martin of Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts cordially invites all qualified current third year medical students to apply for a yearlong research fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This is a unique opportunity for medical students to work directly with a nationally recognized Orthopedic surgeon on numerous clinical and basic science research projects. There are also numerous (weekly) opportunities to evaluate patients in clinic and assist in the operating room for a truly comprehensive mentorship experience. Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: - Overseeing all research projects from study design to publication - Developing and leading new research protocols, including laboratory-based and clinical outcomes research - Collaborating with orthopedic residents and fellows on research projects - Collecting data on research subjects via review of patient charts, imaging, etc. and maintenance of databases - Preparing research protocols/applications - Preparing grant proposals - Identifying, consenting, and acting as a resource for study participants - Data analysis and the writing or editing of abstracts and manuscript - Creating presentations for orthopedic conferences - Preparation of textbook chapters - Overseeing and training the Research Aide Qualifications - Applications will be accepted from current third year medical students from accredited U.S. M.D. programs - Applicant is willing to take a “year-off” from medical school to complete research year, which starts in early June - Applicant is in good standing with medical school - Applicant demonstrated strong interest/dedication to orthopedic research - Applicant intends to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery  This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Applicants should email the current research fellow at dr.scott.martin.md@gmail.com (Subject]Deadline for Applications:[/b] 2/15/14