Research Fellow

University of Kansas Medical Center • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in the area of Clinical Research - Gastroenterology. This is a one-year term position. The role involves initiating an investigator-led clinical study, including IRB submission, data collection, analysis, submission, manuscript write-up, and journal submission. The fellow will complete training to become an approved research coordinator, participate in all aspects of clinical research projects, and prepare and submit case studies and reports. Responsibilities also include recruiting and evaluating potential patients for study eligibility, participating in quality assurance activities, and coordinating study participant visit activities. The position includes a two-week internal medicine inpatient observership and requires giving presentations and attending various educational sessions and conferences.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent non-U.S. medical degree.
• Passed USMLE Step 1
• Formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Resume / CV
• Cover letter stating: Why you are applying. Interest(s) in clinical research. Why you believe you are an ideal candidate.
• Confirm if you have passed USMLE Step 1

Nice To Haves

• Passed USMLE Step 2
• Communication skills

Responsibilities

• Initiate an investigator-led clinical study including IRB submission, data collection, analysis, submission, manuscript write up, and journal submission.
• Complete training to become an approved research coordinator, including, but not limited to IRB training.
• Participate in all aspects of clinical research projects, including review and assessment of protocols.
• Prepare and submit case studies and written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager.
• Recruit, evaluate, and educate potential patients for study eligibility, with direction from Principal Investigator.
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria, and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
• Complete a two-week internal medicine inpatient observership which includes rounding with the medical team and shadowing interns and residents under the supervision of the KU Hospitalist team, Attending at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, or Wesley Medical Center.
• Give presentations and talks as advised.
• Attend weekly educational sessions with internal medicine residents and GI fellows (Grand Rounds or Journal Club) and monthly sessions required by the KUMC Office of International Programs; attend teaching and conferences with residents.
• Review publication-ready manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine to learn critical review, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Various additional voluntary insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick
• Ten paid holidays
• One paid discretionary day after six months of employment
• Paid time off for bereavement
• Paid time off for jury duty
• Paid time off for military service
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
• Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees