Posted
Mon., Jan. 29
Organization
The Division of Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Position Description
The Division of Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) funds a select number of Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships to allow recent college graduates the opportunity to explore many aspects of a medical career— research, clinical practice, education, advocacy and leadership. Each MCD fellow spends two years as an essential member of CHOP's research and clinical teams, mentored by faculty from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
The central aspect of the MCD fellow's work will be coordinating and facilitating clinical research.
Responsibilities Include:
- Subject recruitment
- IRB submissions and renewals
- Data analysis/manuscript preparation
- Monitoring/maintaining data for study group databases and multicenter registries
Position Requirements
- Pre-medical BA/BS degree
- Good academic standing and interest in a career in Orthopedic Surgery
- MCAT score, biostatistics training, and research experience a plus
Time Commitment
Full-time, commitment of two years between college and medical school
Compensation
Annual stipend of $45K in year one, $50K in year two, plus up to $5K in travel support
Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter, undergraduate transcript, curriculum vitae, MCAT score (if applicable), and your earliest available start date to Divya Talwar, PhD, Research Manager at [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through March 1, 2024. Interviews will be required as a part of the selection process.
