Clinical Research Assistant - MCD Scholar Program

Position Summary: The Medical Career Development (MCD) Scholar Program is a competitive 2-year initiative for recent college graduates aspiring to leadership roles in medicine. It provides hands-on training in clinical practice, research, and leadership within the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine department. Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside renowned orthopedic surgeons and researchers. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Research: Involves subject recruitment, IRB submissions, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Study Design & Analytics: Exposure to research methodology, statistics, and clinical science study design. Research Ethics: Training in human subjects, protections and management of multicenter registries.Clinical Exposure Scribe Role: Participate in patient visits, documentation, and learn clinical decision-making and physical exam techniques. Shadowing & Mentorship: Collaborate with leading orthopedic surgeons; attend lectures, case reviews, and conferences. Educational Opportunities Daily Lecture Series: Covers orthopedic topics and research skills. Weekly & Quarterly Events: Includes case reviews, journal clubs, and visiting professor seminars. Research Engagement: Opportunities for co-authorship on publications and presentations at regional/national conferences. Mentorship and Scholar Support Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from top faculty, with regular career coaching and project feedback. This program emphasizes building futures and advancing knowledge through dedicated faculty support. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Experience: Analytical skills to gather and interpret data, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.​​​​​​​Effective communication and writing skills to provide critical information to team members, patients, and families with ability to triage and escalate concerns to appropriate leadership. Problem-solving, troubleshooting abilities and resourcefulness.