Otolaryngology Research Fellow

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

22d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital. Overview The Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology at Children’s Mercy Hospital offers a one-year, institutionally funded, research position designed for medical students or unmatched Otolaryngology residency applicants. This program offers a team mentorship model with multiple highly productive clinician-scientist mentors, robust research infrastructure, and diverse projects spanning the sub-disciplines of pediatric otolaryngology - with particular emphasis in population health, otology/hearing, head and neck, VPI/cleft, sleep, and airway. About Children’s Mercy Kansas City & the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology Children’s Mercy Kansas City is recognized for its pioneering work in pediatric patient care, education, and basic and clinical research. Children’s Mercy Kansas City is a 390-bed independent, tertiary care pediatric hospital with an extensive catchment area, allowing our pediatric otolaryngology team to manage the full spectrum of complex cases. The Division of Otolaryngology, part of the Department of Surgery, is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric ENT care, education, and research. Our team manages 20,000+ clinical visits and performs over 5,000 surgeries annually. A fellowship program in Pediatric Otolaryngology and a robust otolaryngology residency program are foundational to the Department’s commitment to education and training. The division’s research program is robust with access to research coordinators, data entry specialists, and research students, as well as access to the Children’s Mercy Research Institute resources. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Please include a CV, a personal statement explaining your interest in a research fellowship (1 page maximum), and 1-2 letters of recommendation.
• If you previously applied into otolaryngology, please include a PDF of your ERAS application.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have access to supplemental education in research ethics, statistics, quality improvement methodology, qualitative research methods, bioinformatics, and leadership.
• The research fellow will work as part of a team including a research coordinator, post-baccalaureate researcher, medical students, otolaryngology residents, clinical fellows, and faculty.
• Clinically, fellows will gain exposure in pediatric otolaryngology and complex pediatric otology as well as have the opportunity to network and work directly with faculty and residents at the University of Kansas, where the mentors serve as faculty for the residency program.
• The research fellow will have the opportunity to attend and present at one or more conferences in partnership with their otolaryngology faculty mentor.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City.
• Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
• Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.
• Starting Pay Our pay ranges are market competitive.
• The pay range for this job begins at $15.00/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed