Position: 1Years: 1This is not open to foreign medical graduates
Location: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Time: Approximately May/June 2022 – May/June 2023
Salary: $27,000-30,000 based on experience plus health insurance
Research Fellowship: Dr. David Landy, MD PhD
Hello,
I am, Dr. David Landy at the University of Kentucky. I am currently seeking a highly motivated medical student, who is interested in pursuing a yearlong clinical research fellowship focused on adult reconstruction (hip and knee replacement). I am an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery with training in epidemiology and statistician. My research work focuses around risk stratification and risk factors identification as well as the application of epidemiologic and statistical methods within orthopaedic surgery research.
The position will allow the applicant to work with residents, fellows, research faculty, and clinical faculty at the University of Kentucky and gain knowledge and experience with respect to the conduct of research as well as increased clinical knowledge. The research fellow will have the opportunity to co-author multiple conference abstracts and publications and would be expected to have an enhanced resume for the Orthopaedic Surgery match. Research fellows are highly encouraged to attend all orthopedic lectures, grand rounds, cadaveric labs, and workshops.
Position duration is about 12-months, approximately May/June 2022 through May/June 2023 though dates can be flexible given the needs of the applicant.
Lexington is a beautiful city situated in the rolling foothills of the bluegrass region of Kentucky. Numerous outdoor activities range from climbing to caving and kayaking, all within an hour’s drive. Lexington also has a rich cultural environment with solid art and music scene. Additionally, Lexington benefits from a very reasonable cost of living and temperate weather. It is a wealthy city supported by the horse and bourbon industry. UK hospital is located next to the large University of Kentucky undergraduate campus.
I encourage highly motivated individuals to apply and will help the candidate during and throughout the Orthopaedic match process.
If interested in this research fellowship, please email a letter of interest specifying your strengths for this position and CV with available USMLE Step 1 (and if available Step 2) scores to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (current fellow). Please also provide your letters of recommendation from your ERAS application.
Applicants will be contacted for a phone or zoom interview after review of the complete application. Thank you for your interest in this research fellowship. Unfortunately, this is not open to foreign medical graduates.
Job Duties:
1. Hands-on experience collecting patient outcome data in both the clinical setting and via chart review
2. Assist with both prospective and retrospective studies
3. Submission and management of IRB protocol
4. Assist the research coordinators and research faculty on clinical projects in the department
5. Participate in drafting (writing), editing, or submitting projects including abstracts, manuscripts, grants, and patents.
Qualifications:
1. A background in musculoskeletal disorders with a desire to pursue a career in orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedic surgery research
2. Very well organized with good computer skills
3. Good oral and written communication skills
4. Independent and efficient worker
5. Strong scholastic performance
6. Statistical experience or interest is a bonus but not required
