Clinical Research Assistant - MCD Scholar Program

Job Posting Description

Position Summary:   

The Medical Career Development (MCD) Scholar Program is a competitive 2-year initiative for recent college graduates aspiring to leadership roles in medicine. It provides hands-on training in clinical practice, research, and leadership within the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine department. Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside renowned orthopedic surgeons and researchers.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Clinical Research: Involves subject recruitment, IRB submissions, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. 
• Study Design & Analytics: Exposure to research methodology, statistics, and clinical science study design. 
• Research Ethics: Training in human subjects, protections and management of multicenter registries.
• Clinical Exposure Scribe Role: Participate in patient visits, documentation, and learn clinical decision-making and physical exam techniques. 
• Shadowing & Mentorship: Collaborate with leading orthopedic surgeons; attend lectures, case reviews, and conferences. 
• Educational Opportunities Daily Lecture Series: Covers orthopedic topics and research skills. 
• Weekly & Quarterly Events: Includes case reviews, journal clubs, and visiting professor seminars. 
• Research Engagement: Opportunities for co-authorship on publications and presentations at regional/national conferences.  
• Mentorship and Scholar Support Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from top faculty, with regular career coaching and project feedback. This program emphasizes building futures and advancing knowledge through dedicated faculty support. 

 
Minimum Qualifications 

Education: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required. 

Experience: 

• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• ​​​​​​​Effective communication and writing skills to provide critical information to team members, patients, and families with ability to triage and escalate concerns to appropriate leadership. 
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting abilities and resourcefulness. 

• Status: Full-Time
• Regular, Temporary, Per Diem: Regular
• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• Pay Range: $46488.00-$74380.80 Annual
• Job Posting Category: Research
• Remote Eligibility: Part Remote/Hybrid