Orthopaedic /Anesthesia Research Fellowship
Southern California – Orange and Riverside County – The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Anesthesiology at Riverside University Health System and neighboring hospital is searching for a motivated pre-medical student, third year medical student, or unmatched 4th year medical student with a budding interest in orthopedics, anesthesia and clinical research.
Over a minimum 1 year commitment the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work closely with Attending Physicians and residents to assist a rapidly growing orthopedic surgery and anesthesia research portfolio. The CRC is expected to perform all core CRC responsibilities for human subjects’ research including but is not limited to planning, drafting, IRB submission, patient recruitment, data collection and analysis.
The CRC may also be responsible for development of source documents and/or case report forms and coordination of research/project team meetings. The qualified applicant will also have many opportunities to join and co-author scholarly projects that they significantly contribute to.
Prerequisites:
- Availability to start on campus within the specified timeframe
- Completion of the third year of medical school before the start date
- Strong desire for a career in Orthopaedic surgery and/or Anesthesiology
- Demonstrated interest in research with a solid academic record
- Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Ability to self-manage and work independently
- Capability to work efficiently with clinical staff and interdisciplinary teams
- Residency in the United States
How To apply:
Interested candidates should email the following documents to the research team at info@youthsportsortho.com:
- A brief cover letter outlining their background and interest in the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) confirming USMLE / COMLEX Step 1 pass
- At least one letter of recommendation from a medical school faculty member
- Research Experience and Familiarity with Research Methods (Preferred)
- Projected start date for the position in May/June 2025
