Mentors:
- Edward Akelman (Brown Orthopaedics Department Chair)
- Arnold-Peter Weiss
- Julia Katarincic
- Manuel DaSilva
- Christopher Got
- Joseph Gil
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Management of clinical trials and ongoing studies
- Perform literature reviews, develop research hypotheses, and formulate research protocols
- Drafting and submitting IRB proposals
- Study recruitment
- Scheduling and conducting study related visits
- Conduct monthly research meetings to attendings and fellows updating status of ongoing projects
- Data collection and management
- Manuscript writing and submission
Duration: 1 year
Where: University Orthopedics, Inc., Rhode Island Hospital, and Brown University in Providence, RI
When: April 2024 (dates are flexible)
Salary: monthly stipend
Benefits of the Position:
- Strengthen your orthopedic residency application
- Direct guidance and mentorship from experienced orthopedic clinician-investigators
- Co-author multiple manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and posters
- Networking with residents, fellows, and attending orthopedic surgeons
- **Clinical Opportunities: Fellow will have the opportunity to work in clinic, assist in the OR and attend weekly Orthopedic Grand Rounds, Hand conferences, Hand journal club, and Hand office hour lectures
Qualifications:
- Genuine interest in orthopaedics and treatment of musculoskeletal disease
- Strong academic record
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Previous experience in research and statistical analysis is preferable
Application Materials:
- Brief Cover Letter
- CV with USMLE Step I and/or Step II scores
- **Send to
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Deadline: End of March 2024
