This role is a one-year, salaried, full-time research position:
Design and execute basic science and clinical research projects, manage ongoing projects, submit to national conferences and major journals
Mentor medical students
Collaborate with multiple members of the orthopaedic faculty including the department chair, Dr. Mark Gonzalez, and the residency program director, Dr. Alfonso Mejia
There are no clinical responsibilities.
The fellow is welcome to attend morning conferences, Grand Rounds, cadaver labs, sawbone workshops, and social events with the UIC residents.
The Application:
If you are interested, please e-mail the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:·
Curriculum vitae – include your phone number·
USMLE board scores – official report not required but preferred·
Personal statement·
Brief statement (<300 words) explaining your interest in this position·
Photograph
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Phone interviews will then be conducted, and the position is expected to be filled soon after. The current and prior research fellows are available for any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Project Types include:·
Clinical biomechanics
Prospective clinical data collection
Prospective biospecimen collection
Retrospective outcome studies
Health disparities research Virtual reality in education
Systematic reviews
Meta-analyses
Database studies
The Timeline: Anticipated start date: Early / Mid May (earlier is preferred) to allow the previous fellows to provide training and a transition period for the role.
