NOW CLOSED-2025-2026 RUSH Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Pre-Med Research Fellowship - Dr. Adam Yanke

ALL SPOTS ARE NOW FILLED AND WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Position Title: Clinical Research Fellow 
Positions: 2
Duration: 1 year 
Who: Medical students (between third and fourth year) seeking a year-long research fellowship interested in Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery. Please note, we are unable to sponsor any international applicants at this time.

Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.
When: May/June 2025-June 2026 (duration 1 year, potential to extend)
Salary: A monthly stipend is provided

Dr. Adam Yanke, Director of Clinical Research and Assistant Director the Cartilage Restoration Center, invites interested and motivated individuals to apply for a clinical research fellowship at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rush University Medical Center. This position provides the unique opportunity to work directly under a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine with a specific focus on the treatment of cartilage restoration and patellar instability, among other topics in sports medicine. We 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 Include:
· 3D-printed, patient specific instrumentation
· Biological therapies (BMAC, PRP, amniotic products, etc.)
· Patient reported outcomes
· Procedure-specific outcomes and associations
· Biomechanics studies pertaining to the knee and shoulder

Prerequisites and Applicant Characteristics:
· Motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery, with a proven interest in research
· Strong academic record and work ethic
· Organized, detail-oriented, proactive
· Prior experience in biomechanical research, prospective trials including randomized clinical trials, and database research are preferred
· Experience with data analysis and statistical software (SPSS, STATA, R, etc.) preferred

Benefits of the Position:
· Expectation to publish 30-50 publications/chapters/abstracts at conclusion of research year
· Increasing competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency
· Robust 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 orthopaedic conferences
· Dr. Yanke expects all applicants to be able to match into orthopedic surgery and will provide guidance during the interview and match process.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter detailing current level of training, motivation for pursuing a research year, and future career goals. A complete application should also include a Curriculum Vitae, USMLE STEP score reports (STEP 1 and STEP 2, if available), and expected starting date. Reference(s) or letters of recommendation from any research or orthopaedic 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 Dr. Yanke.

Please send all materials to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "2025-2026 Clinical Research Fellowship Applicant"