2016-2017 Sports Medicine Research Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center – Dr. Nikhil Verma

Position has been filled

Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Positions: Filled

Duration: 1 year

Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.

When: Beginning Approx. May-June 2016

Salary: A monthly stipend is provided

Under the direction of Dr. Nikhil Verma

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Director of Clinical Research

http://www.rushortho.com/nikhil_verma.cfm

Duties of the research coordinator will include:

• Coordination of all research projects including both clinical and biomechanical projects
• Dissection/Testing of cadaveric specimens for research purposes
• Statistical analysis of data
• Submission of protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Drafting and assisting in the writing/editing of sports medicine/orthopedic surgery book chapters and textbooks

Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinators should include:

• Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery
• Proven interest in research
• MUST be extremely organized
• MUST be detail oriented
• MUST be able to self manage
• Strong academic record

 Benefits of the position:

• The fellow should expect to have 10-20 publications/chapters/abstracts by the end of the research year
• This will undoubtedly bolster and enhance competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency
• The ability to collaborate with Sports Medicine Fellows, orthopaedic residents, and other sports attendings
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures
• Ample opportunities to attend Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Sports Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs
• Opportunities to present research at Orthopaedic Conferences

Dr. Verma expects all applicants to be able to match into Orthopedic Surgery and will help the candidate during the match process.