Pediatric Orthopedic Research Scholar - Pediatric Orthopedic Residency Program

About the role

We are seeking a physician who has completed all orthopaedic training and desires further post-graduate training in pediatric orthopaedics related research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff attendings on developing clinical research protocols.
• Collaborate with staff attendings in writing research protocols for IRB approval.
• Review clinical records in the development of scientific data related to clinical research projects.
• Collect data such as patient questionnaires and telephone interviews.
• Schedule research patients for return visits and assist in collecting patient data, such as joint ranges of motion, as required in research protocols.
• Maintain data sheets of collected research data and to analyze data in collaboration with attending staff and statisticians.
• Observe in outpatient clinics, without responsibility for direct patient care.
• Be involved in the operating room for purposes of education.
• Participate in all educational seminars and conferences in the Department of Orthopaedics and attend weekly research seminars, when appropriate.
• Be involved in data collecting especially obtaining x-rays and making x-ray measurements, as related to defined research projects.
• Be involved in the design, analysis and interpretation of data using statistical software programs.
• Be involved in the preparation and submission of manuscripts to scientific journals.
• Present findings at appropriate conferences related to research projects.

Requirements

The individual must have an active license to practice medicine in their country or state of origin. Must present a career plan stating how the position as an Orthopaedic Research Scholar will add to the individual’s experience and opportunity for advancement in their career and area of origin. The individual must demonstrate completion of basic orthopaedic education in their country or state of origin.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: Must have an active license to practice medicine in their country or state of origin. Must present a career plan stating how the position as an Orthopaedic Research Scholar will add to the individual’s experience and opportunity for advancement in their career and area of origin. The individual must demonstrate completion of basic orthopaedic education in their country or state of origin.

Skills

Good English language skills are required.

Benefits

Length of service is a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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