Pediatric Orthopedic Research Scholar - Orthoapedics Residency Program

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Orthopedic Research Scholar to participate in pediatric orthopedic research and clinical activities. This one-year fellowship offers a chance for medical students to conduct meaningful research projects, collaborate with experts, and gain clinical exposure. Responsibilities include designing research protocols, attending clinical conferences, and observing surgical procedures. Ideal candidates are recent medical school graduates or current students from U.S.-based institutions. This position is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or current medical students in U.S.-based medical schools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and staff on research projects.
• Design and complete IRB protocols and data collection.
• Attend clinical conferences and educational events.
• Shadow in a high-volume clinical practice.

Education

Recent graduate of a U.S.-based medical school or currently enrolled in any level of training

Job description

Job Description

The Orthopedic Research Scholar opportunity is a one‑year position that gives an outstanding medical student the opportunity to be part of globally recognized research in the Pediatric Orthopedic Department at Nemours Children’s Hospital. This fellowship provides the medical student with all the tools necessary to be successful in the development and execution of meaningful pediatric orthopedic research projects during the year, with a view to presentation at national meetings and eventual publication. Through this program, the candidate will have access to substantial research resources including statistical support, research methods instruction (through our integrated research education seminar series), IRB‑support, clinical databases, and more.

In addition to research, the fellow will have the opportunity to participate in the day‑to‑day clinical activities of mentors they are assigned to, based on their interests. There is also an opportunity to observe surgical procedures in the operating room.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, physicians, and staff to plan, organize and conduct research in assigned projects.
• Design and complete IRB protocols, 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, quarterly Journal Club and other educational events.
• Participate in a high‑volume clinical practice that allows the student to shadow and gain clinical exposure to inspire research ideas.
• Observe surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with leading pediatric orthopedic thought‑leaders on complex diagnoses such as osteogenesis imperfecta, scoliosis, cerebral palsy, progressive neuromuscular conditions, skeletal dysplasias, hip dysplasia, limb deformities, sports medicine, and more.

Qualification Requirements

• Candidates must be recent graduates of a U.S.-based medical school or currently enrolled medical students at any level of training in a U.S.-based medical school.

EEO Statement

Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.