Nemours Children's Health
Alfred I. duPont Orthopedic Research Fellowship
Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Job Description
The Alfred I. duPont Orthopedic Research Fellowship at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware is a new year-long program for an outstanding medical student to be immersed in a world-renowned academic pediatric orthopedic department with a long history of research excellence and innovation.
The chosen research fellow will work with some of the most recognized and prolific thought leaders in the pediatric orthopedic profession. Our institution is known for its scholarship in complex diagnoses such as osteogenesis imperfecta, scoliosis, cerebral palsy and progressive neuromuscular conditions, skeletal dysplasia, hip dysplasia, and limb deformities. In addition, our hospital is designated as a Level 1 trauma center and features an accredited gait analysis laboratory.
This fellowship will provide all the tools necessary to be successful in the development and execution of meaningful pediatric orthopedic research projects, with the goal of presenting at national meetings and eventual publication. Substantial research resources including research methods mentorship, IRB support, clinical database access and more will be available.
Who is Eligible?
Medical students at all levels of training are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in pursuing orthopedic surgery as a career and be in good academic standing. Self-starters with abundant curiosity and drive are best suited for this program.
How to Apply?
Please provide the following:An up-to-date CVA cover letter detailing reasons for your interest in this fellowshipTwo supporting academic reference letters
Timeline:November 19, 2024:
Applications OPENJanuary 15, 2025:
Applications CLOSEFebruary 15, 2025:
Fellowship AwardedJuly 1, 2025:
Fellowship Begins
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact our Clinical Research Coordinator Lead, Alice Taylor, at Alice.Taylor@Nemours.org.
MENTORS:
Dr. Jason Howard
CEREBRAL PALSY, NEUROMUSCULAR (SCOLIOSIS), BASIC SCIENCE (MUSCLE)
Dr. Wade Shrader
CEREBRAL PALSY, NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS
Dr. Mihir Thacker
PEDIATRIC HIP
Dr. Jeanne Franzone
OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
Dr. Reid Nichols
ARTHROGRYPOSIS, LIMB DEFORMITY
Dr. Stuart Mackenzie
SKELETAL DYSPLASIA
Dr. Alvin Su
SPORTS MEDICINE, BIOMECHANICS, BASIC SCIENCE
Dr. Suken Shah
IDIOPATHIC/SYNDROMIC SCOLIOSIS
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
The Alfred I. duPont Orthopedic Research Fellowship at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware is a new year-long program for an outstanding medical student to be immersed in a world-renowned academic pediatric orthopedic department with a long history of research excellence and innovation.
The chosen research fellow will work with some of the most recognized and prolific thought leaders in the pediatric orthopedic profession. Our institution is known for its scholarship in complex diagnoses such as osteogenesis imperfecta, scoliosis, cerebral palsy and progressive neuromuscular conditions, skeletal dysplasia, hip dysplasia, and limb deformities. In addition, our hospital is designated as a Level 1 trauma center and features an accredited gait analysis laboratory.
This fellowship will provide all the tools necessary to be successful in the development and execution of meaningful pediatric orthopedic research projects, with the goal of presenting at national meetings and eventual publication. Substantial research resources including research methods mentorship, IRB support, clinical database access and more will be available.
Who is Eligible?
Medical students at all levels of training are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in pursuing orthopedic surgery as a career and be in good academic standing. Self-starters with abundant curiosity and drive are best suited for this program.
How to Apply?
Please provide the following:An up-to-date CVA cover letter detailing reasons for your interest in this fellowshipTwo supporting academic reference letters
Timeline:November 19, 2024:
Applications OPENJanuary 15, 2025:
Applications CLOSEFebruary 15, 2025:
Fellowship AwardedJuly 1, 2025:
Fellowship Begins
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact our Clinical Research Coordinator Lead, Alice Taylor, at Alice.Taylor@Nemours.org.
MENTORS:
Dr. Jason Howard
CEREBRAL PALSY, NEUROMUSCULAR (SCOLIOSIS), BASIC SCIENCE (MUSCLE)
Dr. Wade Shrader
CEREBRAL PALSY, NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS
Dr. Mihir Thacker
PEDIATRIC HIP
Dr. Jeanne Franzone
OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
Dr. Reid Nichols
ARTHROGRYPOSIS, LIMB DEFORMITY
Dr. Stuart Mackenzie
SKELETAL DYSPLASIA
Dr. Alvin Su
SPORTS MEDICINE, BIOMECHANICS, BASIC SCIENCE
Dr. Suken Shah
IDIOPATHIC/SYNDROMIC SCOLIOSIS
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.