Children's Mercy · 13 hours ago
Pediatric Orthopedic and Deformity Research Fellowship at Children's Mercy
Adele Hall
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$30K/yr - $30K/yrChildren's Mercy is a top pediatric hospital dedicated to improving the lives of children through compassionate care and innovative research. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is offering a one-year research fellowship for medical students or unmatched graduates interested in pediatric orthopedics, providing mentorship and practical research experience.
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Responsibilities
Be organized
Maintain clear, timely communication with faculty and residents
Allocate 50% of time to spine research and 50% to general pediatric orthopedic research within the department
Actively participate in 10-15 projects and author/co-author a minimum of 5 research manuscripts, abstracts, or posters/podiums over the course of the year
Draft and submit IRB protocols for new research projects
Recruit and obtain informed consent from patients/families for prospective research projects
Manage data entry for involved research projects. Collect, organize, and analyze data using multiple software platforms (REDCap, Excel, SPSS, GraphPad Prism)
Draft manuscripts for publication
Work closely with Department Research Coordinator(s)
Participate in monthly research/QI meetings with Director of Research and research personnel
Mentor medical students and assist residents in their research endeavors
Serve as a member of the Department Research Committee to keep track of ongoing department research and critically review new research proposals for areas of improvement
Qualification
Required
Medical students from allopathic or osteopathic medical schools who have, at a minimum, completed their first year of medical school and are in good standing
Unmatched 4th year medical students and medical school graduates
Willingness to relocate to Kansas City for the duration of the 12-month research year (May 2026 – May 2027). Start and end dates are somewhat flexible according to the needs of the individual applicant but should last a minimum of 12 months
Ability to meet all roles and requirements of the job with reasonable accommodations for disability or illness
Be organized
Maintain clear, timely communication with faculty and residents
Allocate 50% of time to spine research and 50% to general pediatric orthopedic research within the department
Actively participate in 10-15 projects and author/co-author a minimum of 5 research manuscripts, abstracts, or posters/podiums over the course of the year
Draft and submit IRB protocols for new research projects
Recruit and obtain informed consent from patients/families for prospective research projects
Manage data entry for involved research projects. Collect, organize, and analyze data using multiple software platforms (REDCap, Excel, SPSS, GraphPad Prism)
Draft manuscripts for publication
Work closely with Department Research Coordinator(s)
Participate in monthly research/QI meetings with Director of Research and research personnel
Mentor medical students and assist residents in their research endeavors
Serve as a member of the Department Research Committee to keep track of ongoing department research and critically review new research proposals for areas of improvement
Benefits
Option for healthcare, dental, and vision coverage through Children’s Mercy
Professional development stipend of up to $2,250 in travel funds for presentation at National or Regional Conferences
Company
Children's Mercy
We are pioneers in pediatric health care, dedicated to transforming the lives of children through exceptional care, groundbreaking research and innovative education.
Founded in 1987
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Baldrick's Foundation
2023-11-21Grant
Leadership Team
Paul Kempinski
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shohab Baig
Chief Technology Officer
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