[Position Filled] 2024-2025 Sports/Shoulder Clinical Research Fellow- University of Minnesota

Dr. Brad Nelson, Director of the TRIA Sports Medicine Fellowship, invites interested and motivated individuals to apply for a clinical research fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Our team provides the unique opportunity to work with leaders in orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery, who are seeking forward-thinking, self-driven students to explore their interests in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by working in a fast-paced clinical research environment and biomechanics lab determined to produce high quality, novel research.

Current Areas of Active Research:

• Return to sport and return to play
• Biological therapies (BMAC, PRP, amniotic products, etc.)
• Patient-reported outcomes
• Database studies: Health claims, national registry databases, professional athletic associations
• Procedure-specific outcomes and associations
• Biomechanics studies pertaining to the shoulder

Benefits of the Position:

• Expectation to publish 10-15 publications/chapters/abstracts at the conclusion of the research year
• Increasing competitiveness for a position in an orthopedic surgery residency
• Collaboration with sports medicine fellows, residents, and other sports attendings
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures
• Ample opportunities to attend grand rounds, sports conferences, and cadaver labs
• Opportunities to present research at orthopedic conferences

Qualifications
This position is designed for a medical school student or recent graduate in good academic standing, with an interest in pursuing an orthopedic specialty or a career in academic medicine and clinical research with a particular interest in sports medicine. This position will participate in a gap year program facilitated by their training institution (MD or DO), and applicants must meet eligibility criteria for their institution’s program. In addition, candidates should have a motivation for a career in orthopedic surgery, with a proven research interest, a strong academic record and work ethic, and organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience with orthopedic care concepts is preferred along with prior experience in biomechanical research, prospective trials including randomized clinical trials, and database research. 
• In addition, some experience with data analysis and statistical software (SPSS, STATA, etc.) is preferred. 
• The preferred candidate would have skills and experience in scientific writing and the ability to support the development and execution of clinical and/or biomechanical study protocols, including an understanding of statistical analysis and publication of scientific research results.

About the Department

To learn more about the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, please visit med.umn.edu/ortho,

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.  We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter detailing their current level of training, motivation for pursuing a research year, and future career goals.  This position requires that you attach a curriculum vitae, USMLE step I and/or II scores, expected starting date, and reference(s) or letters of recommendation from any research or orthopedic experiences are preferred (1-2), but not required.

After review of application materials, select individuals will be invited for phone interviews with the current research team followed by interviews with Drs. Nelson and Rao.

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This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).