Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Positions: 1

Duration: 1 year

Who: US medical students, research-year candidates, or recent graduates interested in orthopaedic surgery or clinical research

Where: UPMC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA

When: Starting Summer 2026

Salary: A monthly stipend is provided  

Deadline: Rolling application Key Responsibilities 


  • Attend clinic with Dr. Fowler two to three days per week (Mercy on Mondays, Kaufmann on Thursdays) to support prospective research activities and patient enrollment

  • Actively participate clinically at an acting-intern level, seeing patients and honing clinical skills

  • Have the opportunity to scrub on OR cases on Tuesdays and Fridays

  • Assist with the coordination and execution of ongoing prospective and retrospective studies within the SUPER group and multi-institutional research networks

  • Participate in patient screening, recruitment, and data collection for clinical studies

  • Manage REDCap databases, maintain organized records, and facilitate follow-up efforts for enrolled subjects

  • Perform chart reviews and contribute to abstract and manuscript preparation for research dissemination

Preferred Skills and Attributes  

  • Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple studies simultaneously

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with comfort speaking to patients in clinical settings

  • Familiarity with REDCap, Epic, and basic research documentation practices

  • Prior experience with IRBs, multi-site coordination, or orthopaedic clinical research is a plus

  • Self-motivated and capable of adapting to a dynamic research environment

 

Educational Opportunities 

  • Participate in department-wide clinical research with the opportunity to contribute to multiple projects beyond the SUPER group

  • Gain authorship on abstracts and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and national meetings

  • Participate in clinical practice and procedures in orthopaedic surgery

Application Requirements

  1. Cover letter (including expected start and end dates) 

  2. CV 

  3. Unofficial transcript 

  4. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores (if completed) 

  5. 1 letter of recommendation is required (preferably from an orthopaedic surgeon); 2 preferred. 

  6. Demonstrated prior research engagement (can be non-orthopaedic)

APPLY HERE using this Google Form: PITT/UPMC Clinical Research Fellow 2026-2027 Application

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