2026 University of Minnesota Spine Summer Research Internship
About The Position
The Spine Division within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota invites 2026 current undergraduate students interested in attending medical school with an interest in orthopedic surgery to apply for a summer research internship. This internship focuses on adult degenerative and deformity research. Specific areas of study include BMI/Bariatric & GLP-1/Impact on Surgical Outcomes, CBD and CBT impact on post-surgical pain management, biomechanical applications of spine implant designs on surgical outcomes, safety in adult degormity surgery, applications of artificial intelligence in surgical planning and radiographic measurements in spine surgery, metabolomic/genomic factors on pre-optimization and post-surgical outcomes, and various clinical and radiographic factors associated with surgeries for adult degenerative and deformity conditions.
Requirements
- US-based undergraduates (between Sophomore & Junior year) with an interest in orthopedic research and a planned career in medicine, biomedical engineering, or biostatistics.
- Demonstrated interest in research and strong academic record.
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in an efficient manner.
- Skills include the ability to: communicate with team members, self-manage, and work independently.
- English language and Medical terminology proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Prior research experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage research projects, organize and maintain all aspects of the projects (e.g., Biomechanical, Cadaveric, Systematic Reviews, and Clinical/Bench research).
- Work alongside the spine research team to organize and present ongoing research updates at weekly meetings with a team of research faculty, fellows, residents, statisticians, and research coordinators.
- Develop and submit a research prospectus document to the Department CRC and Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and e-Posters for professional conferences.
Benefits
- Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
