2018-2019 Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowships at the University of Colorado – Dr. Rachel Frank (Sports Medicine) and Dr. Kenneth Hunt (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
Position Title: Clinical Research Fellow
Positions: 2 (1 under Dr. Rachel Frank, 1 under Dr. Kenneth Hunt)
Duration: 1 year
Who: US medical students between their M2/M3 or M3/M4 years
Where: University of Colorado, with clinical activities in both Denver and Boulder, CO
When: Beginning Approx. May-June 2018
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 book chapters and textbooks
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
• 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 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
Drs. Frank and Hunt expect all applicants to be able to match into Orthopaedic Surgery and will help the candidate during the match process.
Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV (with USMLE step I and/or II scores), and expected starting date to: rachel.frank@ucdenver.edu
