Southern California - Riverside County - The Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Anesthesiology at Riverside University Health System is searching for a motivated 3rd year medical student, or an unmatched 4th year medical student with a budding interest in orthopedics, anesthesia and clinical research.
Over a minimum 1 year commitment the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work closely with Attending Physicians and residents to assist a rapidly growing orthopedic surgery and anesthesia research portfolio. The CRC is expected to perform all core CRC responsibilities for human subjects’ research including but is not limited to planning, drafting, IRB submission, patient recruitment, data collection and analysis. The CRC may also be responsible for development of source documents and/or case report forms and coordination of research/project team meetings. The qualified applicant will also have many opportunities to join and co-author scholarly projects that they significantly contribute to.
The research coordinator is also encouraged to participate in educational activities held by the hospital and within the departments, consisting of continued education lectures, weekly radiologic conferences, journal clubs, and more. The qualified applicant will have opportunities to shadow attending and resident physicians in clinic and in the OR.
Interested applicants, please provide an updated CV and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.The research assistant will have the chance to aid attending physicians in completing research projects, contributing to publications, and presenting research findings at various conferences. Position Details:
Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Duration: 1 year
Location: Southern California
Start Date: Approximately June 2026
Compensation: Monthly salary provided
Prerequisites for the position include:
Availability to start on campus within the specified timeframe
Completion of the third year of medical school before the start date
Strong desire for a career in Orthopaedic surgery and/or Anesthesiology
Demonstrated interest in research with a solid academic record
Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills
Effective communication abilities
Ability to self-manage and work independently
Capability to work efficiently with clinical staff and interdisciplinary teams
Research responsibilities include:
Coordinating research projects led by principal investigators
Obtaining patient consent for studies, conducting follow-ups, and administering research-related forms and exams
Entering data into electronic medical record (EMR) platforms and uploading research documents
Enrolling patients in the research database and maintaining lists of surgical research cases
Submitting protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Drafting, editing, and producing Orthopaedic and Anesthesia manuscripts and abstracts, as well as preparing posters and presentations for conferences
Collaborating and coordinating projects with attending physicians, fellows, residents, and other research personnel
Benefits of the position include:
Expectation of multiple papers, abstracts, and presentations accepted or in publication by the end of the research year
Enhanced competitiveness for Orthopaedic Surgery and Anesthesia residency positions
Opportunities to collaborate with professionals in multiple departments within Orthopedics and Anesthesia to create new projects
Access to Orthopaedic and Anesthesia Grand Rounds and Conferences
Possibility to present research at national Orthopaedic Surgery and Anesthesia conferences
Interested candidates should email the following documents to the research team at [email protected]:
A brief cover letter outlining their background and interest in the position
Curriculum Vitae (CV) confirming USMLE / COMLEX 1 pass and USMLE / COMLEX 2 scores (if applicable)
At least one letter of recommendation from a medical school faculty member
Research Experience and Familiarity with Research Methods (Preferred)
Projected start date for the position in May/June 2026
Applicants will be contacted upon receipt of their application and will be considered on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
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