Sports Medicine Research Fellowship
The Division of Sports Medicine at Keck Medical Center of the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, invites highly motivated medical students and medical school graduates to apply for a funded clinical research position in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, for the academic year 2025-2026.
The research staff will be directly involved in all facets of the research process including, study coordination, development of study questions, literature review, study design, IRB applications, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, writing of manuscripts, and preparation of presentations. The Sport Medicine Division is comprised of 6 highly motivated orthopaedic surgeons who also serve as team physicians of the Trojan athletes (USC athletics) and the LA Kings, among other local teams.
The research staff will lead a well-organized group of college students, medical students, orthopaedic residents, sports medicine fellows and attendings with the goal to publish high-quality studies in sports medicine, including currently ongoing randomized clinical trials. This is an excellent opportunity for the research staff to foster his/her academic career in orthopedic surgery while strengthening his/her application for orthopaedic residency.
Prerequisites:
- Strong passion for a career in orthopaedic surgery
- Proven interest and capabilities in research
- Team oriented with leadership potential
- Strong academic record
- MUST be extremely organized
- MUST be detail oriented and willing to work hard and expand their knowledge and research skills
- MUST be able to self-manage
How To apply:
Please email the below listed items to sportsmedresearch@med.usc.edu
- CV
- USMLE results
If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an invitation to meet with our faculty on a virtual platform. At that time, you will also be asked to provide additional information, such as one or more letters of recommendation.
Contact Information:
Any questions regarding the position or application process, email sportsmedresearch@med.usc.edu
