Sports Medicine Research Fellowship at RUSH 2017/2018 - Dr Anthony Romeo

2017-2018 Sports Medicine Research Fellowship at RUSH - Dr Anthony Romeo

Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Positions: 1

Duration: 1 year

Who: US medical students between their M2/M3 or M3/M4 years. Only US medical students will be considered

Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.

When: May 17, 2017 - June 2018

Salary: $36,000, PTO, full health/vision/dental insurance, paid parking pass OR subsidized monthly CTA pass

Duties of the research coordinator will include:

• Coordination of all research projects including both clinical and biomechanical projects
• Dissection/Testing of cadaveric specimens for research purposes
• Statistical analysis of data
• Submission of protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Drafting and assisting in the writing/editing of sports medicine/orthopedic surgery book chapters and textbooks

Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinators should include:

• Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery
• Proven interest in research
• MUST be extremely organized
• MUST be detail oriented
• MUST be able to self manage
• Strong academic record

Benefits of the position:

• The fellow should expect to have 10-20 publications/chapters/abstracts by the end of the research year
• This will undoubtedly bolster and enhance competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency
• The ability to collaborate with Sports Medicine Fellows, orthopaedic residents, and other sports attendings
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures
• Ample opportunities to attend Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Sports Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs
• Opportunities to present research at Orthopaedic Conferences

Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV (with USMLE step I and/or II scores) to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Under the direction of Dr. Anthony Romeo, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

http://www.rushortho.com/doctors/anthony-romeo