Position Title: Clinical Research Fellow
Positions: 2
Duration: 1 year
Who: US medical students between M3/M4 interested in Orthopedic Surgery. Only USA students will be considered.
Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.
When: Beginning Approx. May 2025
Salary: A monthly stipend is provided
Dr. Brian Forsythe is seeking bright, ambitious medical students who are interested in pursuing a full-time one-year clinical research fellowship. Dr. Forsythe works with the renowned Division of Sports Medicine at Rush University, Chicago, IL. This unique position will allow the research fellows to work closely with residents, fellows, and faculty at Rush. Fellows will also have extensive opportunities for publication and presentation of research at national and international conferences. Our team provides the unique opportunity to work for a leader in orthopedic sports medicine, close collaboration with Midwest Orthopaedic at Rush's own biomechanical department, and a fast-paced clinical research lab determined to produce high quality, novel research. Fellows will also conduct sports medicine research at the highest technological level, with a novel brain computer interface technology for sports performance and postoperative rehab along with motion analysis and dynamic force plate testing.
Contact Information Contact name: Brian Forsythe
City: Chicago
State/Province: IL
Website: Visit Rush Ortho Sports Medicine Research Fellowship - Dr. Brian Forsythe
Email: forsythe.research@rushortho.com
Current Areas of Active Research
Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics We Look For:
Benefits of the Position:
Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV, Shelf Scores, USMLE step I and/or II scores (if available), and expected starting date to forsythe.research@rushortho.com
Positions: 2
Duration: 1 year
Who: US medical students between M3/M4 interested in Orthopedic Surgery. Only USA students will be considered.
Where: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.
When: Beginning Approx. May 2025
Salary: A monthly stipend is provided
Dr. Brian Forsythe is seeking bright, ambitious medical students who are interested in pursuing a full-time one-year clinical research fellowship. Dr. Forsythe works with the renowned Division of Sports Medicine at Rush University, Chicago, IL. This unique position will allow the research fellows to work closely with residents, fellows, and faculty at Rush. Fellows will also have extensive opportunities for publication and presentation of research at national and international conferences. Our team provides the unique opportunity to work for a leader in orthopedic sports medicine, close collaboration with Midwest Orthopaedic at Rush's own biomechanical department, and a fast-paced clinical research lab determined to produce high quality, novel research. Fellows will also conduct sports medicine research at the highest technological level, with a novel brain computer interface technology for sports performance and postoperative rehab along with motion analysis and dynamic force plate testing.
Contact Information Contact name: Brian Forsythe
City: Chicago
State/Province: IL
Website: Visit Rush Ortho Sports Medicine Research Fellowship - Dr. Brian Forsythe
Email: forsythe.research@rushortho.com
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 and National Registry Databases
- Procedure-Specific Outcomes and Complications
- Biomechanical Studies pertaining to the shoulder/knee
- Trends in Surgical Management
- Surgical Technique Videos
- Neurofeedback Rehabilitation and Sports Performance
Specific Prerequisites and Characteristics We Look For:
- Strong motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery, with proven research interest
- Strong academic record
- Strong work ethic
- Organized, detail-oriented, proactive and a self-starter
- Strong interest in conducting biomechanical studies, coordinating randomized trials and conducting database research
- Desire to become proficient in data analysis and utilize statistical principles
- Can provide own vehicle and is willing to commute to clinical locations
Benefits of the Position:
- Expectation to publish 15-25 publications/chapters/abstracts at conclusion of research year
- Bolstering of competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency
- Collaboration with Sports Medicine Fellows, residents, and other sports attendings
- Opportunities to observe surgical procedures
- Ample opportunities to attend Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Sports Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs
- Opportunities to present research at Orthopaedic Conferences
- Dr. Forsythe expects all applicants to be able to match into Orthopedic Surgery and will help the candidate during the match process
Interested candidates should send a brief Cover Letter, CV, Shelf Scores, USMLE step I and/or II scores (if available), and expected starting date to forsythe.research@rushortho.com