University of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI
Area of Research: Comprehensive
Start Date: July 1
Application Deadline: December 31
Contact Name: Dr. Brett Michelotti
Contact Email: michelotti@surgery.wisc.edu
Length of Fellowship: 1 Year
Positions per Year: 1
Available Every Year? Yes
Funding Available? Yes
Estimated Salary: $39,000
Eligibility Requirements: Current M3 Medical Student
Description of Fellowship: The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is seeking a highly motivated medical student to engage in a fully funded research fellowship year. Research focus will be on clinical outcomes, translational research, education, business of medicine and global health. As the fellow, you will interact closely with all members of the division and be expected to work with faculty, residents and other medical students to initiate and progress projects to completion. You will develop the skills to prepare and submit IRB protocols and grants, collect and analyze data, and you will be expected to submit your works for presentation and publication. The position will include the following objectives: 1) Complete coursework related to human protection and laws which govern clinical research 2) Develop NIH-style project summaries, study hypotheses, primary and secondary aims, significance and innovation for new projects. 3) Improve your knowledge and development of study design, research methodology, data collection, storage and analysis. 4) Gain basic statistical skills and work closely with Department of Surgery statisticians. 5) Prepare and submit works for presentation at local, regional and national meetings. 6) Drive projects to completion by preparing and submitting manuscripts to high impact factor journals. 7) Conduct monthly meetings with the Director of Research to monitor progress. 8) Communicate effectively with students, residents, research coordinators, director of research and principal investigators to ensure projects move forward. 9) Present research accomplishments to the Division of Plastic Surgery at the conclusion of your fellowship experience.
Application Process: Please send a brief statement of interest and your CV to Dr. Brett Michelotti, Director of Research, Division of Plastic Surgery, at michelotti@surgery.wisc.edu.