Orthopedic Research Scholar
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Orthopedic Research Scholar opportunityis 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 the Nemours Childrens 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 IRBs 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 many other educational events.
- Participate in 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 some of the most recognized and prolific thought leaders in the pediatric orthopedic profession in an institution known for its scholarship in complex diagnoses such as: osteogenesis imperfecta scoliosis cerebral palsy and progressive neuromuscular conditions skeletal dysplasias (dwarfism) 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.
For Confidential Consideration: Please apply below.
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About Company
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware an ... View more
