2024-2025 Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowship at University of Illinois Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago Department of Orthopaedics is accepting applications for a 1-year research fellowship beginning in Late May/Early June 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to design, execute and complete Orthopaedic research in a variety of areas including clinical biomechanics, database and outcomes research, medical education, and virtual reality. This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for mentorship and high research productivity.

Where: University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Department of Orthopaedics

Appointment Start: Late May/Early June 2024

Appointment Length: 1 year

Compensation: Salaried position

Who: Highly Motivated Gap-Year Medical Students between M3/M4

What: Perform a variety of Orthopaedic research in several domains: clinical biomechanics, retrospective and prospective outcomes, database studies, case reports, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews amongst others. Will also mentor medical students conducting research in the department. Although there will be little clinical experience, fellows will collaborate directly with the chair of the department, Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez MD, PhD, in addition to current residents and other faculty. Fellows will have the opportunity to attend weekly resident education sessions.

Apply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following:

• CV/Resume
• USMLE Step 1 and 2 Scores (official reports preferred)
• Personal Statement
• Brief Statement of Interest in UIC and the position
• Photograph