Position: Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellow
Available Positions: 1
Duration of Position: 1 year (May 2025 – May 2026)
Location: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Eligibility: Open to any medical student taking a research year between 3rd and 4th year of medical school
Research Fellowship with Arun Aneja, MD, PhDDr. Arun Aneja is seeking a highly motivated medical student, taking a research year between M3 and M4, for a clinical research fellowship in orthopaedic trauma surgery. Dr. Aneja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his PhD and is fellowship-trained in both orthopaedic trauma and oncology. His research interests span the gamut of orthopaedic trauma, with a specific focus on the inflammatory response to trauma and its role in patient outcomes and open fracture management.Dr. Aneja encourages highly motivated individuals to apply and will provide one-on-one mentorship throughout the fellowship and orthopaedic surgery match process. Dr. Aneja meets with the team weekly to discuss research as well as books focused on human performance and emotional intelligence.The research fellow will join Dr. Aneja’s current team of six fellows at Massachusetts General Hospital. This role involves close collaboration with Dr. Aneja and his team and offers opportunities to work alongside residents, fellows, research faculty, and clinical faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. Fellows can expect to contribute to multiple publications and gain valuable experience to strengthen their application for the orthopaedic surgery match.Research fellows are expected to attend morning trauma rounds (Monday through Friday, starting at 6 a.m.), resident educational lectures, journal clubs, and Grand Rounds.The position will begin in May 2025 and continue for 1 year. Application ProcessTo apply, please submit the following:· A letter of interest specifying your strengths for this position· An updated CV· USMLE Step 1 (required), if available Step 2· A personal statementPlease send application materials to current research fellows:· Adam Musick, BS (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)· Maaz Muhammad, MD (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)· Austin Gregg, BS (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)· Robert Wagner, MD (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)· Carla Lehle, MD (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)· Thomas Policicchio, BA (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)Review of applications and interview offers will occur on a rolling basis. Early application is recommended.
Job Duties:1. Enroll patients in two multicenter randomized controlled trials2. Collect patient data through clinical interactions and chart reviews3. Manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols4. Collaborate on and lead retrospective and prospective studies5. Assist with regulatory management of federally funded studies, including budget oversight, correspondence, and quarterly/annual report submissions6. Contribute to writing, editing, and submitting abstracts, manuscripts, grants, and patentsQualifications:1. Strong interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery2. Excellent organizational and computer skills3. Strong oral and written communication skills4. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team setting5. Strong academic performance6. Statistical experience is preferred but not required *References from previous research fellows who successfully matched into orthopaedic surgery are available upon request.
