Responsibilities:
• Maintaining an extensive surgical database
• Lead a research team of medical students
• Oversee all ongoing projects (project design, data abstraction, moving projects forward)
• Collaborate with other research fellows and lead research group meetings
• Work closely alongside the PI and handle academic/research administrative responsibilities
• Organize and distribute surveys and questionnaires for pre- and post-operative patients
• Monitor IRB approval periods and submit IRB protocols, amendments, and reports
• Write, submit, and publish manuscripts in quality orthopaedic journals (JBJS, JSES,Arthroscopy)
• Manage abstract submission, conference registration, and grant submission deadlines
• Present posters and podiums at regional, national and even international conferences
Qualifications:
Required: US Medical Student
Good academic standing and strong interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery
Relocation to Detroit, Michigan or surrounding areas
Preferred: 3rd year medical students with prior experience in IRB writing, scientific writing, literature review, and/or statistical analysis
Benefits of the Position:
• Authorship on all papers significantly contributed to
• Ample opportunities to enhance CV for residency program applications
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures (project permitting)
• Ability to attend resident education lectures and grand rounds
• Opportunities to present research at orthopaedic conferences
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for pursuing a research fellowship along with your CV, transcripts, 1 letter of recommendation (optional) and available start date to Brittaney Pratt, at
