St. Joseph’s University Medical Center Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Research Fellowship 2025–2026The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center (SJUMC) in Paterson, New Jersey, invites fourth-year medical students who did not match and graduated medical students to apply for a full-time clinical research position focused on Orthopaedic Spine Surgery for the 2025–2026 academic year.Position: Orthopaedic Spine Research Fellow
Number of Positions Available: 1
Duration: 1–2 years
Compensation: Funded position 
Location: St. Joseph’s University Medical Center – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paterson, NJ
Start Date: Flexible (Targeting May–June 2025)Position Overview:The research fellow will work directly with the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and orthopaedic spine faculty in a high-volume academic research setting. Responsibilities include:

• Development and coordination of clinical research studies
  
• Retrospective chart reviews and prospective data collection
  
• IRB preparation and submission
  
• Statistical analysis and database management 
  
• Manuscript writing and submission to peer-reviewed journals
  
• Abstract, poster, and podium presentation preparation
  
• Participation in weekly departmental academic and research meetings
  

This position provides immersive academic experience, direct mentorship, and a robust platform for unmatched applicants seeking to strengthen their orthopaedic surgery residency applications.Candidate Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  
• Fourth-year medical students who did not match into orthopaedic surgery are strongly encouraged to apply
  
• Demonstrated interest in orthopaedic spine surgery and research
  
• Strong academic performance and writing ability
  
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
  
• Able to manage multiple projects independently
  
• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, GraphPad) is preferred but not required
  

Opportunities & Benefits:

• Involvement in 10–20+ active research projects
  
• Multiple first-author publication opportunities
  
• Presentations at national orthopaedic conferences
  
• Close mentorship from the Chairman and orthopaedic faculty
  
• Participation in academic discussions, research meetings, and journal clubs
  
• Substantial support to enhance competitiveness for future orthopaedic surgery residency applications
  
• Strong record of research fellows matching into St. Joseph's orthopedic surgery residency program
  

Application Timeline:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis between February and March 2025, with final decisions anticipated by late March.How to Apply:Please email emamiresearch@gmail.com with the following: 

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   
2. Letter of interest
   
3. USMLE Step 1 score report
   
4. USMLE Step 2 score report
   
5. Letter of recommendation (optional but strongly encouraged)
   
6. Reference contact information (required if no LOR is provided)