Dr. Brian Forsythe is seeking ambitious medical students (years 2 - 4) who are interested in pursuing a year-long clinical research fellowship. Dr. Forsythe works with the world renowned Division of Sports Medicine of Rush University. This unique opportunity will allow the research fellow/s to work closely with residents, fellows, and faculty of Rush.
Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Positions: 2
Duration: 1 year
Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.
When: Beginning Approx. May-June 2017
Salary: A monthly stipend is provided
Duties of the research coordinator will include:
- Coordination of all research projects including both clinical and biomechanical projects
- Dissection/Testing of cadaveric specimens for research purposes
- Statistical analysis of data
- Submission of protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Drafting and assisting in the writing/editing of sports medicine/orthopedic surgery manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters
- Collection of intra-operative data on a weekly basis
- Grant writing
Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinators should include:
- Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery
- Proven interest in research
- MUST be extremely organized
- MUST be detail oriented
- MUST be able to self manage and work independently
- Strong academic record
Benefits of the position:
- The fellow should expect to have 10-20 publications/chapters/abstracts by the end of the research year
- This will undoubtedly bolster and enhance competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency
- The ability to collaborate with Sports Medicine Fellows, orthopaedic 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 (with USMLE step I), and expected starting date to: forsythe.research@rushortho.com
Application deadline is February 15, 2017. Applicants will be contacted for a phone/video interview shortly thereafter.
