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The
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department
of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation (http://umassmed.edu/orthopedics/index.aspx)
seeks applicants for a one-year clinical and outcomes
research fellowship. The fellow will join an expert
multi-disciplinary team of orthopedic researchers,
epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and psychometricians.
While
the primary focus will be the federally funded national
cohort study, Function and Outcomes Research in Total
Joint Replacement (www.force-tjr.org), the fellow will
participate in diverse research across musculoskeletal
conditions.
The
option to complete an MS in Clinical Investigation at
UMMS and participate in a variety of didactic offerings
is included. An MD, PhD, or equivalent training with
experience in musculoskeletal clinical care or research
is desired.
As an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS
recognizes the power of a diverse community and
encourages applications from individuals with varied
experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
How to
Apply:
Send 2 page summary of research career goals and CV to:
Patricia
D. Franklin MD MBA MPH
Professor and Director Clinical and Outcomes Research
Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation
University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake
Ave North Worcester, MA 01655
Phone:
(508) 856-5748
Email:
patricia.franklin@umassmed.edu
The Department of Orthopedics and
rehabilitation at the University of Massachusetts
Medical School (UMMS) and the affiliated UMass Memorial
Health Care (UMHC) Musculoskeletal Orthopedics Center of
Excellence have been recognized for their achievement
both in patient care and clinical research, with a large
active NIH research funding, among others a $12M grant
from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
to lead a nationwide study of joint replacement surgery
outcomes.
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