2025/26 Spine Research Fellowship with Dr. Kern Singh at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

We are interested in recruiting two candidates for the 2025-2026 Spine Research Fellowship with Dr. Kern Singh, a world-renowned spine surgeon, Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Professor and Director of the Division of Spine Surgery at RUSH University Medical Center, and Co-Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute. 

Competitive candidates are willing to take a year off between their 3rd and 4th year and who demonstrate a strong interest in orthopaedics and an outstanding work ethic.

Position Title: Research Coordinator
Positions: 2
Duration: 1 year
Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
When: Beginning August 2025
Salary: A monthly stipend is provided + all conferences expenses covered

Duties of the research coordinators will include:

• Coordination of all research projects

• Statistical analysis of data using STATA

• Creation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols

• Drafting and writing of book chapters, textbooks, and educational articles for Dr. Singh’s journals

• Managing a team of research assistants

• Management of administrative tasks (emails, reimbursements, clerical work, etc)

Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics of the coordinators should include:

• Strong motivation to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery

• Proven interest in research

• Familiarity with STATA or other statistics software (SPSS, R, etc)

• Excellent time management skills, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in a team environment

• Having a car is helpful but not required

• US applicants only (we cannot provide any visas)

• Unmatched 4th year US medical students welcome to apply
  

Benefits of the position:

• 10+ publications by the end of the research year, with first author opportunities directly related to your contribution

• 15+ abstract acceptances at major spine society conferences

• Collaboration with spine surgery fellows, orthopaedic residents, and spine attendings

• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures and/or spend time in clinic

• Chance to join in Rush Orthopaedic Grand Rounds and Journal Clubs

• Opportunities and support to present research at Orthopaedic/Spine Conferences 

Joining the Singh Research Team offers a coveted opportunity to strengthen your residency application and prepare you to be a high performing individual. Dr. Singh provides guidance throughout the application process, letters of recommendation, and strengthening the applicant’s candidacy. Research coordinators who have passed through the lab have had high rates of acceptances into orthopaedic residency. 

Interested individuals should send a brief Cover Letter explaining their motivation for joining the team (what experiences/skills would they contribute), CV/resume (with USMLE step I and/or II scores), and expected starting date to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject title “2025-2026 Research Fellowship Application [last name, first name]” 

(Applications will be considered on a rolling basis)