NYU's shoulder and Elbow division invites (2) motivated 3rd and 4th year medical students to apply for a one-year research fellowship within the department. Participants gain the ability to develop a hypothesis; conduct a review of literature; compose a research protocol and institutional review board application; compile, organize, and analyze data and prepare results for submission for academic publication or presentation; and become familiar with grant writing and the grant application process. This position also involves management of our shoulder and elbow database, in which we compile inpatient and outpatient data on shoulder procedures performed by the division since 2010.In addition, you may work closely with our faculty in both the clinic and the operating room. These experiences help develop and polish patient interactions and physical examination skills while providing exposure to a wide variety of surgical techniques. You also attend grand rounds, resident didactics, and a journal club.To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your interests, a CV with your U.S. Medical Licensing Exam® (USMLE®) scores, and your photograph to our current research fellows at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
