Job Title: Orthopaedic Spine Research Coordinator
Location: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Mentors:
Dr. Steven Ludwig, Spine Division Chief
Dr. Eugene Koh
Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh
Dr. Louis Bivona
Dr. Julio Jauregui
Positions Available: 1
Time: Approximately 1 year.
When: Start date is flexible; April 2024 preferred
Where: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Who: Unmatched US medical students in their 4th year who are interested in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Only USA students will be considered (we are unable to support visa requirements).
Salary: Bi-weekly pay (
~$30,000 per year)
Job Description: The Spine Division of the Orthopaedics Department at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore is inviting applications from
unmatched fourth-year medical students who wish to expand their curriculum and research experience in the field of orthopaedics. The department is seeking two research fellows for this position, one MS3 (*filled*) and one
MS4, who will work closely with spine attendings and the rest of the research team, including fellows, residents, medical students, and others. This position will provide ample opportunities for the selected candidates such as:
- Direct guidance, mentorship, and advocacy from faculty in research and orthopaedic residency application
- Co-author 10 to 15 manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, posters, and/or book chapters, with great opportunity to be first author
- Opportunity to present at national and international conferences
- Departmental educational activities: Daily Spine Rounds, Weekly Spine Conferences, Spine Fellow Journal Club, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Mortality and Morbidity Conferences, Cadaver lab, Surgical Skills lab, and many others
- Networking with residents, fellows, and attending orthopaedic surgeons
Job duties:
- Manage all studies in the spine division, including clinical trials, prospective and retrospective studies
- Conduct monthly research meetings for attendings and fellows, updating the status of ongoing projects
- Perform literature reviews, develop project ideas, and formulate protocols
- Draft and submit IRB proposals
- Recruit patients and obtain informed consent
- Interact with industry sponsors and research coordinators at different sites
- Collect, organize, and perform statistical analysis of clinical research data
- Manuscript and book chapter preparation for publication, and grant submissions
Qualifications:
- Interest in orthopaedics and treatment of musculoskeletal disease
- Strong academic record
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Previous experience in research and statistical analysis is preferable
We apologize that we are unable to accommodate applicants from institutions outside of the USA.
Requirements to apply:
1. CV - Attach file name as "LastName_FirstName_CV"
2. Transcript
3. Earliest start date (state in your email)
4. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Scores
Optional:
- Letter(s) of recommendation (1-2)
- MSPE
*these can be emailed directly by letter writers to
[email protected] or sent along with your application
Email applications to
[email protected] with the
Subject Line: “2024-2025 Spine Research Coordinator – (Last name, First name)”
Application Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Interviews:
- If selected for an interview, you will be notified via email
- Interviews will occur: Between Monday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 14th
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Final decisions will be sent out starting end-of-day Thursday, March 14th
