Position Title: Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Research Fellow
Positions: 1
Duration: Approximately June 2019 - May 2020 (flexible dates, 12 month commitment)
Location: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Duties:
- Conduct all aspects of prospective and retrospective surgical research.
- Write and edit manuscripts and textbook chapters.
- Submit manuscripts and abstracts for publication/presentation.
- Enroll patients in orthopaedic surgery studies in clinic and OR.
- Coordinate student and resident research efforts.
Prerequisites:
- Strong academic record.
- Demonstrated interest in research.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong sense of self-direction and initiative.
- Attention to detail.
Benefits:
- The candidate can expect 10 - 20 manuscript submissions and 15 - 30 abstract submissions based on productivity.
- Orthopaedic surgery residency application support including letter of recommendation and research year at one of the top-5 orthopaedic programs in the country.
- Plentiful opportunities for observation and participation in the orthopaedic clinic and OR.
Deadline: May 1st, 2019
Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter, CV (with USMLE Step I and/or II scores), and several writing samples to
