Fellows per year 2
Position Title: Clinical Research Fellow
Positions: 2
Duration: 1 year
Who: US medical students between M3/M4 interested in Orthopedic Surgery. Only USA students will be considered.
Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.
When: Beginning June 2021
Salary: A monthly stipend is provided
Current Areas of Active Research
- Return to Sport and Return to Play
Biological Therapies (BMAC, PRP, amniotic products, etc)
Patient Reported Outcomes
Database Studies: Health Claims and National Registry Databases
Procedure-Specific Outcomes and Complications
Biomechanical Studies pertaining to the shoulder/knee
Trends in Surgical Management
Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics We Look For:
- Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery, with proven research interest
- Strong academic record
- Strong work ethic
- Organized, detail-oriented, proactive and a self-starter
- Strong interest in conducting biomechanical studies, coordinating randomized trials and conducting database research
- Desire to become proficient in data analysis and utilize statistical principles
Benefits of the Position:
- Expectation to publish 15-25 publications/chapters/abstracts at conclusion of research year
- Bolstering of competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency
- Collaboration with Sports Medicine Fellows, 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
- Dr. Forsythe expects all applicants to be able to match into Orthopedic Surgery and will help the candidate during the match process
Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV, USMLE step I and/or II scores, and expected starting date to
