Research Fellow

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ARJR Research Fellows represent the continued commitment of Hospital for Special Surgery to train clinicians in the evaluation and management of patients in the musculoskeletal specialty of hip and knee arthroplasty. The goal is to provide highly motivated physicians with the clinical knowledge and research skills necessary for a successful academic clinical career in this field.

Requirements

Doctorate (Medical Degree) preferred
2+ years of experience in clinical research required
Prior Epic experience
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice
Proficient use of computers and software

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Spend one (1) day per week observing in the clinical setting, which can consist of either observing in the operating room or in the clinic.
Witness complex cases that occur on other days, as long as they are not covered by another ARJR fellow or resident.
Participate in post-operative care and rounding duties for operating cases they are involved in.
Attend weekly case conferences, select core lectures, and biomechanics laboratory sessions.
Participate in case presentations for the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division.
Be actively involved in the teaching of medical students and orthopedic residents during the fellowship.
Participate in the development of a video-based curriculum (through HSS EAcademy) for future orthopedic surgeons and trainees.
Spend four (4) days per week performing clinical research.
Complete at least three clinical research projects leading to publication and conference acceptances.
Independently perform literature reviews, develop study hypotheses, and complete detailed methodological protocols for experiments.
Present research work to the designated research mentor for approval.
Complete manuscript preparations.
Attend weekly meetings as well as both supervise and teach medical students and undergraduate research students.
Attend one career development workshop dedicated to becoming a surgeon scientist.
Complete a research protocol for incoming fellows, which must be reviewed by the ARJR Clinical Review Panel and Hospital for Special Surgery's Investigational Review Board.
Fully execute and approve the research protocol at the conclusion of the fellowship.