University Orthopedics · 1 month ago
Research Assistant
East Providence, RI, US
Full-time
Onsite
New GradUniversity Orthopedics is inviting applications for a full-time, one-year Clinical Research Fellowship designed for highly motivated medical students. The role involves coordination of clinical research studies, data management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in an immersive research environment.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in developing research questions, study protocols, and methodological plans
Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews
Maintain regulatory documents in compliance with institutional and federal standards
Recruit, screen, and consent patients for IRB-approved studies
Coordinate prospective data collection and follow-up
Participate in clinic-based study workflows and collaborate with clinical staff
Collect, manage, and analyze clinical datasets (e.g. PearlDiver, SPSS/R)
Maintain structured clinical databases
Track project milestones from study initiation through manuscript submission
Perform focused literature reviews
Draft and revise abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and conference presentations
Support presentations for local, regional, and national meetings
Attend weekly research meetings, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, and specialty conferences
Collaborate with medical students, residents, fellows, and research personnel
Opportunities for clinic observation as scheduling permits
Travel to local affiliated clinical sites may be required
Qualification
Required
Third or fourth-year medical student
US applicants only (No visa sponsorship available)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and cloud-based data platforms such as REDCap or Google Suite
Ability to learn clinical terminology and workflows
Capacity to work independently and within a fast-paced, collaborative research environment
Professionalism, reliability, and discretion when handling protected health information
Preferred
Prior research experience and statistical analysis background are preferred but not required
Benefits
High-volume authorship opportunities on clinical studies, quality improvement projects, and outcomes research (10+ peer-reviewed journal publications, 15+ poster/podium presentations, 4+ book chapters)
Direct mentorship from Dr. Arcand and collaboration with a large academic orthopaedic faculty
Structured experience in IRB processes, prospective study operations, and dataset management
Exposure to shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine clinical care
Competitive preparation for orthopaedic surgery residency applications
Opportunities for presentation at regional and national meetings
Company
University Orthopedics
University Orthopedics is a healthcare centre for patients with back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems & shoulder pain.
Founded in 1990East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Dave Paller
Chief Financial Officer
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