One-Year Research Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery

This orthopaedic research program offers a great opportunity for highly motivated students interested in orthopedics. As a part of our academic orthopedics department, you will spend a year learning the basic principles of research design, methodology, data analysis and navigating the process from IRB application to manuscript submission. You will work closely with clinical/research faculty and residents, with weekly opportunities didactic lectures and simulations/cadaver labs. Two orthopaedic tracks are available with options to integrate basic science research: adult reconstruction and pediatrics.

Duration / Commitment: 1 Academic Year

Location: LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO)

• $20,000 stipend
• Travel expenses for conference attendance within the continental US

• Design and complete at least 2-3 independent research projects.
• Assist in ongoing student/resident research projects where needed.
• Transport research materials from the OR to the lab for processing (personal transportation required)
• Attend all departmental didactic sessions, grand rounds, and cadaver labs.
• Develop and maintain research database
• Communicate effectively on the status of each project and progress with research team members
• Organize and provide a self-directed schedule to mentor(s) weekly.
• Attend one mentoring session per semester with the department chair and residency program director.
• Attend LSUHSC-NO journal club (one Thursday evening per month
• Attend orthopaedic conferences at UMC (Wednesdays) and CHNO (Fridays) that include indications, M&M, and resident lectures.
• Present progress at quarterly orthopaedics research meetings at UMC.