- Written by Kern Singh
- Category: Job Opportunities
Dr. Singh, MD (Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center) is searching for motivated pre-medical students to work in the capacity of a research assistant. Our team will be composed of 2 clinical research coordinators/fellows, 3 research assistants, as well as Dr. Singh and his clinical staff. We are looking for hardworking, self-motivated, and honest people for this position.
Position Title: Clinical Research Assistant
Available Positions: 3
Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Spine Service, Chicago, IL
Duration: 1 year - approx. mid-May 2023 to mid-May 2024
Salary: A stipend for transportation is provided; as such, we are looking for students who are local and/or have financial support available.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
Consenting patients for prospective studies and following up on survey results in clinic
Collecting patient data in clinic or via review of electronic medical records
Preparing and writing scientific manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and posters
Actively maintaining a detailed surgical database with patient information, clinical data, and operative outcomes
Delivering weekly updates during research meetings
Collaborating with Research Coordinators along with Surgeons, Fellows, Residents, Physician Assistants, and Medical Assistants
The benefits of the position are the following:
Improve your CV/resume by co-authoring multiple peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, posters, and presentations
Attend national orthopaedics/spine conferences
Shadow Dr. Singh and observe spinal surgeries
Direct patient interactions in a clinical setting
Flexibility with medical school interview season and valuable resources for interview preparation
Opportunity to network with current research fellows (medical students) as well as past research fellows, orthopaedic residents, and spine fellows
Learn how to effectively conduct clinical research
Extensive experience and guidance with preparing manuscripts for publication
Almost all previous research assistants have successfully matriculated into medical school
Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV/resume, and expected starting date to: <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>. Please include your first and last name and "Clinical Research Assistant" in the subject line.
Deadline: 11:59 P.M. March 31st, 2023
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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