Value Innovations Research in Orthopaedics and Specialty Healthcare
Position: Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellowship
Salary: A minimum hourly wage will be provided
Where: Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
When: Beginning March 3rd, 2025
We are seeking ambitious medical students and highly qualified graduate students to apply for a one to
two-year paid research fellowship. This is a full-time, in-person research fellowship that will provide
highly motivated applicants with the opportunity to gain wide exposure in value-based specialty care
research in orthopaedic surgery, cardiovascular health, transplant, oncology, ophthalmology and
spine/neurosurgery. This position offers applicants a chance to acquire experience in the design and
implementation of new research projects from the early stages of literature review and writing IRBs all
the way through publication. This position allows applicants to hone their leadership skills, network with
renowned national experts across various disciplines, and enhance their clinical acumen through
frequent shadowing experiences. This is a tremendous opportunity for students taking a gap year to
strengthen their applications to medical school or residency.
Research assistants will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Charles Day,
MD, MBA, who is the System Medical Director for Value Specialty Care based in the Center of
Health Services Research, and the Executive Vice Chair of the Orthopaedic Surgery Service Line.
Responsibilities:
• Lead a research team of 40+ medical students.
• Serve as point of contact for all research-related inquiries.
• Have full understanding of research protocol.
• Overlook 40+ ongoing projects (ensuring IRB compliance, progress on collecting data, abstract
and manuscript submission, providing updates, assigning project leads).
• Schedule a regular cadence of research meetings with the PI and students in the lab.
• Lead research group meetings and edit the ledger with updates from students.
• Manage clinic and operating room schedules and shadowing opportunities for medical students.
• Work closely alongside the PI to manage and delegate academic/ research administrative
responsibilities.
• Organize and distribute surveys and questionnaires (RedCAP, PROMIS, QuickDASH) to pre-
and post-operative patients.
• Monitor IRB approval periods, submit IRB protocols, amendments, and reports, and ensure
annual check-in deadlines are met.
• Help in collection all clinical data and be able analyze the data using statistical software
• Write and submit manuscripts to various scientific and scholarly journals.
• Coordinate abstract submissions, conference registration deadlines, and regional/national
conference logistics (hotels, flights, and other accommodations).
• Organize group outings and social events (both locally and at conferences).
• File reimbursement claims and pre-authorization forms for students.
• Spearhead the recruitment and onboarding process of new team members.
Qualifications:
• Strong academic record
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word & Excel, Outlook or other email systems,
use of computerized medical tracking systems, and internet search capabilities.
• Strong motivation for a career in medicine and demonstrated interest in research.
• Must be able to multitask duties, prioritize workload, organize files and workspace.
• Must work well in a team-based setting and be self-directed in an open office setting.
• Must communicate effectively with patients, research team, PI, ancillary staff, and providers.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and professional skills to work effectively with others.
• Must be well-oriented with academic/scientific search engines, and literature search and review
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (cannot provide visa)
• Must be able to relocate to Detroit/Southeast Michigan and work in-person
Benefits of the Position:
• Authorship on all papers significantly contributed to.
• Ample opportunities to enhance CV for medical school/ residency program applications.
• Opportunities to create and pursue your own research interests.
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures (project permitting).
• Ability to attend resident education lectures and grand rounds.
• Opportunities to present poster/ podium presentations at local and national conferences.
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter, CV, USMLE Step 1/2 scores (if applicable), school transcript, and available start
date to the Research Assistant, Meet Patel (
[email protected]). Please indicate “Clinical Research
Assistant Application” in the subject line. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as
interviews and decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Final deadline will be February 10th, 2025.
Please reach out at the email above if you have any questions or concerns.
