Position Title: Clinical Research Assistant

Duration: Part time position, throughout duration of the study

Location: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago IL

Start Date: As soon as available

Salary: $200 weekly

Prerequisites for the position include:

- MUST be a medical student who will have successfully completed their 2nd year of medical school prior to starting

- Ability to start on campus within 2 months

- Strong motivation for a career in Orthopaedic surgery

- Evident interest in research and strong academic record

- Must be organized and detail oriented with strong communication skills

- Must be able to self-manage and work independently

- Must be able to work efficiently with clinical staff and multidisciplinary teams

Research responsibilities include:

- Coordination of ongoing prospective randomized clinical trial looking at the effect of topical chylobinoid cream for hallux disorders.

- Consenting patients for studies, follow-up with patients in clinic or by phone, and administration of research study pre-operative and post-operative forms and exams

- Data entry into EMR platforms and uploading of research documents to electronic platforms

- Enrolling patients into the research database and maintaining weekly lists of surgical research cases

- Drafting/editing/production of Orthopaedic manuscript

- Interface and coordination of projects with attendings, fellows, residents, and other research personnel

Benefits of the position:

- The research assistant should expect to have a published prospective RCT by the time he/she applies to residency

- Enhance competitiveness for a position in Orthopaedic surgery residency

- Opportunities to collaborate with Foot and Ankle attendings, fellows, residents, and other research personnel

- Opportunities to observe surgical procedures and master physical exam Orthopaedic assessments

Interested applicants should send an email with the following items to: Dr Bailey Terhune at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. A brief cover letter detailing your background, interest in the position, and available start date

2. CV with USMLE Step 1 score (and Step 2 scores, if available)

The application deadline is Jan 1, 2021. Applicants will be contacted for a phone/video interview shortly thereafter. Thank you for your interest in this position.