Research Fellow

How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.

The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize

 the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let’s talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise

Research Fellow

Full-Time

Overview:

The Complex Joint Reconstruction Fellowship program represents the continued commitment of Hospital for Special Surgery to train clinicians in the evaluation and management of patients in the musculoskeletal specialty of hip and knee arthroplasty. The goal is to provide highly motivated physicians with the clinical knowledge and research skills necessary for a successful academic clinical career in this field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical:

The fellow will spend one (1) day per week observing in the clinical setting. The clinical day can consist of either observing in the operating room or in the clinic. The fellow may also witness complex cases that occur on other days, as long as they are not covered by another ARJR fellow or resident. For the operating cases they are involved in, the fellow will be expected to participate in post-operative care as well as rounding duties.

The fellow will be expected to attend weekly case conferences, select core lectures, and biomechanics laboratory sessions. They will be expected to participate in case presentations for the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division as well as the Complex Joint Reconstruction Center conferences. The fellow will be expected to be actively involved in the teaching of medical students and orthopedic residents during the fellowship. The fellow
will also participate in the development of a video-based curriculum (through HSS E- Academy) for future orthopedic surgeons and trainees.

Research:

The fellow will spend four (4) days per week performing clinical research. They will be expected to complete at least three clinical research projects leading to publication and conference acceptances. With the intent of becoming a future leader in academic arthroplasty, the fellows is expected to independently perform literature reviews, develop study hypotheses, complete detailed methodological protocols for experiments and then present his/her work to the designated research mentor for approval. The fellow is expected to complete manuscript preparations. The fellow will be expected to attend weekly meetings as well as both supervise and teach medical students and undergraduate research students. The fellow is also expected to attend one career development workshop dedicated to becoming a
surgeon scientist. The fellow will also be expected to complete a research protocol for incoming fellows. This protocol must be reviewed by the ARJR Clinical Review Panel as well as Hospital for Special Surgery's Investigational Review
Board. The protocol must be fully executed and approved at the conclusion of the fellowship.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Training: Doctorate (Medical Degree) preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in clinical research required
  Prior Epic experience
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice
• Proficient use of computers and software
• Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a
  plus.