We are seeking a physician who has completed all orthopaedic training and desires further post-graduate training in pediatric orthopaedics related research, for a one-year Pediatric Orthopedic Research Scholar position at Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, DE.
For international scholars needing a J1 Visa: The individual must have a medical license from their home country and/or local government and a letter of recommendation from the home institution stating that the training will benefit the individual and the community after further pediatric experience. Good English language skills are required.
Research Scholars are expected to be involved in clinical science research projects. They may have limited patient contact as casual observers and may be in the operating room as observers. Length of service is a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Orthopaedic Research Scholar is a physician who may or not be licensed in the State of Delaware with a medical training license. The license depends on the status of USMLE testing. The responsibilities are to pursue clinical research projects and basic research projects related to orthopaedics under the direct supervision of the basic scientists and clinical staff orthopaedists. The Orthopaedic Research Scholar is expected to participate in clinical science research projects. Basic science research projects are also available.
The Orthopaedic Research Scholar is expected to have only incidental patient contact and will not have responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of any patient. Patient examination may be done for research purposes. The scholar can be in the operating room to observe but may not directly be involved in the operative procedure.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The individual must demonstrate completion of basic orthopaedic education in their country or state of origin.
If the individual is not a United States citizen, he or she must have an acceptable Visa, preferably a J-1 Research Visa which is obtained in conjunction with the Office of International Services at the Sidney/Kimmel/Thomas Jefferson University
Employment may not begin until cleared by the Office of International Services at the Sidney/Kimmel/Thomas Jefferson University if the individual is not a US citizen (if needing a J-1 Visa) and our Graduate Medical Education Office.
Dr. Mihir Thacker has primary oversight of the research fellows in conjunction with the specific service or staff that the individual may desire to work with.
There is no need to determine prior to starting which attending or specialty the fellows wants to work with; however, if an individual has a specific interest they should coordinate this prior to arriving for the fellowship. In addition to general pediatric orthopedics, special areas of interest available include neuro-orthopedics with gait analysis, spinal surgery, and upper extremity surgery.
Individuals interested in primary orthopedic basic science research may also consider working in one of the orthopedic laboratories in the Center for Orthopedics Research and Development
During the first month of your fellowship, you will not have any specific research project activities. You will complete all of the necessary post arrival paperwork and orientation processes. You will have the opportunity to observe physicians in the Cast Room and Orthopaedic Care Center. The majority of your time will be spent procuring your social security number, arranging banking and transportation and attending various orientations and screenings.
To be considered for this opportunity: Apply today!
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
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Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
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