SEEKING:
The Rothman Opioid Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in southeastern Pennsylvania launched to help combat and ultimately end the
Opioid Crisis in America. The Foundation has 3 goals:
(1) To support pain management research aimed at decreasing the need for opioids for acute and chronic pain.
(2) To educate patients and prescribers on safe opioid consumption and prescribing habits, respectively.
(3) To advocate to our legislators on evidenced-based opioid policies.
A full-time Foundation Fellow for 1 year (June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025), who is passionate and committed to a career in orthopaedics, musculoskeletal
medicine, pain management, and/or public health policy. Please note: - Start and end dates can be flexible.
- Will be primarily remote but with regular in person coordination.
COMPENSATION:
Monthly stipend, without benefits.
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a legal resident.
Must have completed an undergraduate degree.
Preference will be given to medical students or recent medical graduates.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and support new and ongoing educational and advocacy projects.
Track, coordinate, write, edit, and submit ongoing research.
Organize and execute new research trials.
Support grant program execution and reporting.
Facilitate meetings and events.
Co-author multiple manuscripts and present research at meetings.
SKILLS:
Strong communication skills and work ethic, with reliable responsive.
Comfortable working with and leading a small team of medical students
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong organizational skills
Google Doc/Sheets skills
Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint skills
ACTIVE AREAS OF
RESEARCH:
Medical cannabis utilization for pain management
Peri-operative pain management strategy
Opioid prescribing practices by various specialties
Efficacy of opioid prescribing education
Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) analysis
Public health research related to opioid death rates
APPLICATIONS:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, personal statement
(300 word max articulating your past experiences and subsequent interest in
this role), and non-fiction / scientific writing or publication sample(s), (2 max)
to:
[email protected]
DEADLINE:
March 1, 2024
WEBSITE:
www.orthogate.org/news/jobs/2023-2024-ro...-research-fellowship
DR. ILYAS Brief Bio:
Dr. Ilyas is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute specializing in hand surgery &
orthopaedic trauma surgery, who has long championed innovative pain management strategies to
minimize patient opioid consumption and abuse. Prior to presiding over the Rothman Orthopaedic
Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education, Dr. Ilyas served as the President of the
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society. In his role as a member of the leadership of Rothman Orthopaedics,
Dr. Ilyas was charged with developing evidenced-based opioid-prescribing strategies for the practice’s
providers as well as patient education. In addition, Dr. Ilyas is an award-winning researcher in the area
of surgical pain management. Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Ilyas holds a busy teaching schedule
as well serving as a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Fellowship Program Director at the Sidney
Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University as well as most recently serving as an Associate
Dean at the Drexel University College of Medicine.
