Pediatric Orthopedic Research Fellow: Clinician-Scientist

Nemours; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopedic Research Scholar opportunity at Nemours Children's Hospital is a one-year fellowship for an outstanding medical student to join the Pediatric Orthopedic Department and engage in meaningful research with access to comprehensive resources including IRB support, statistics, and education seminars.

The fellow will collaborate with mentors, perform clinical observation, participate in daily clinical activities, and have opportunities to observe surgeries while working toward

Qualifications

• Recent graduates of a U.S.-based medical school or current medical students in the U.S.
• Ability to engage in pediatric orthopedic research and clinical observation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, physicians, and staff to plan, organize and conduct research in assigned projects.
• Design and complete IRB's, adhere to Department and Nemours research policies, collect and review clinical data, measure X-rays, complete manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences.
• Perform literature searches and analysis of existing data to support protocols, and publications.
• Attend daily/weekly clinical conferences, visiting speakers, Journal Club and related educational events.
• Participate in a high-volume clinical practice that allows shadowing and clinical exposure to inspire research ideas.
• Observe surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with thought leaders in pediatric orthopedics on complex conditions and diagnoses.

Skills

IRB design

Data collection

Manuscript writing

Literature review

Education

US medical school status

Job description

The Orthopedic Research Scholar opportunity at Nemours Children's Hospital is a one-year fellowship for an outstanding medical student to join the Pediatric Orthopedic Department and engage in meaningful research with access to comprehensive resources including IRB support, statistics, and education seminars.

The fellow will collaborate with mentors, perform clinical observation, participate in daily clinical activities, and have opportunities to observe surgeries while working toward