Job Description
[FUNDED] 2026-2027 Orthopaedic (Shoulder/Elbow & Sports Medicine) Research Fellowship under Michel A. Arcand, MD
Location : Providence, Rhode Island
The Department of Orthopaedics at Brown University and University Orthopedics Inc. (UOI) invites applications for a full-time, one-year Clinical Research Fellowship under the mentorship of Michel A. Arcand, MD. The fellowship is designed for 3rd or 4th year highly motivated medical students planning to apply for orthopaedic surgery residency and seeking mentorship. A concentrated experience in clinical research study coordination, data management, and scholarly production. This is a funded, immersive position that provides direct exposure to shoulder/elbow surgery, and sports medicine research as well as an opportunity to study the candidate's fields of interest. As a research fellow, you will work closely with Dr. Arcand, residents, and multidisciplinary collaborators across specialties at UOI and Brown Orthopaedics.
Position Details Title: Clinical Research Assistant and Research Fellow (Shoulder/Elbow & Sports Medicine)
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: May 2026
Per Diem Position
Location: University Orthopedics Inc. and affiliated clinical sites in Providence, RI
Core Responsibilities Fellows participate in the full life cycle of clinical research, including:
Study Design and Regulatory Activities
• 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
Patient-Facing Responsibilities
• 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
Data and Project Management
• Collect, manage, and analyze clinical datasets (e.g. PearlDiver, SPSS/R)
• Maintain structured clinical databases
• Track project milestones from study initiation through manuscript submission
Manuscript and Abstract Preparation
• Perform focused literature reviews
• Draft and revise abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and conference presentations
• Support presentations for local, regional, and national meetings
Team Engagement and Clinical Exposure
• 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
Preferred Qualifications • Third or fourth-year medical student
• US applicants only (No visa sponsorship available)
• Prior research experience and statistical analysis background are preferred but not required
• 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
Educational and Career 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
Application Instructions Submit the following as a single PDF:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter describing your background, interest in orthopaedic research, and career goals
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (if available)
- Contact information for one reference (letter optional but accepted)
Job Tags
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