Candidates: M4 / PGY-1
Prerequisites:
• Planned career in Orthopedic Surgery
• Ability to work well with research team members
• Proven history of interest in research
• Strong academic record
Description of Program:
• Minimum 1 year
• Research Focus:
o Minimally-invasive techniques for treatment of labral tears, FAI, subspine, and ischiofemoral impingement, dysplasia, and microinstability
o Also included: peri-acetabular osteotomy, Birmingham hip resurfacing, and hip arthroplasty (direct anterior, posterior, and Mako Smart-Robotic assisted surgery)
• Participation in research meetings, journal clubs, symposiums, and professional society meetings both nationally and internationally
• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical research including study design, IRB compliance, informed consent, data collection, data analysis, statistics, oral presentation, manuscript preparation, and book chapter/textbook writing
• Multiple podium and poster presentation opportunities
• Manuscript publication minimums in peer-reviewed journals
• Unlimited opportunity to observe orthopedic clinics / operating rooms
• Participation in cadaver labs with surgical fellows on a monthly basis
• Fellow will work under the direction of Benjamin G. Domb, MD
Goals of the program:
• High level of expectation to match into top choice Orthopedic Surgery residency, with help during the match process from Dr. Domb
• Investigate biomechanical and clinical aspects of the disease processes affecting the hip joint
• Fellow should expect a minimum of 10-15 manuscripts publications/abstracts/posters/book chapters by end of year
Interested Candidates:
• To apply, please email your CV, three letters of recommendation, USMLE scores (I and II, if available), and a brief letter of interest to Dr. Benjamin Domb (
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