Department:

SOM Wichita Internal Medicine (IM)

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Internal Medicine

Position Title:

Research Fellow

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

Train and learn under the direction of a Principal Investigator in the area of Clinical Research. Term: One year

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• International Medical Graduate (IMG) of a Kenyan Medical School

• Passed USMLE Step 1

Preferred Qualifications:

• International Medical Graduate (IMG) of a Kenyan Medical School within the past 5 years

• Passed USMLE Step 2

• Eligible for ECGMG certification

Job Duties Outlined:

• Initiate an investigator-led clinical study including IRB submission, data collection, analysis, submission, manuscript write up, and journal submission.

• Complete training to become an approved research coordinator, including, but not limited to IRB training.

• Participate in all aspects of clinical research projects, including review and assessment of protocols.

• Prepare and submit case studies and written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager.

• Recruit, evaluate, and educate potential patients for study eligibility, with direction from Principal Investigator.

• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria, and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance.

• Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.

• Complete a two-week internal medicine inpatient observership which includes rounding with the medical team and shadowing interns and residents under the supervision of the KU Hospitalist team, Attending at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, or Wesley Medical Center. 

• Give presentations and talks as advised.

• Attend weekly educational sessions with internal medicine residents and GI fellows (Grand Rounds or Journal Club) and monthly sessions required by the KUMC Office of International Programs; attend teaching and conferences with residents.

• Review publication-ready manuscripts for the Kansas Journal of Medicine to learn critical review, as appropriate.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$21.09 - $28.47

Minimum

$21.09

Midpoint

$24.78

Maximum

$28.47