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Children's Hospital CO - Summer Orthopedic Research Internship

ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH SUMMER INTERNSHIP


Program Overview

Each year, the Musculoskeletal Research Center (MRC) and Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA) of Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) offer summer internship positions to undergraduates or recent college graduates. Chosen applicants will participate in a 10-week clinical research or biomechanical engineering internship, June 11, 2019 to August 23, 2019. A modest compensation will be provided. Summer interns will be assigned to active protocols based on background experience and faculty need.
The MRC was founded in 2006 to provide the infrastructure necessary to facilitate the research of orthopedic surgical interventions for children with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. Areas of research interests include the role of genetics in musculoskeletal disorders, sports medicine, spinal deformities, and hip pathologies. The state of the art facilities at CGMA provide accurate measurements of human movement and muscle activity that are essential to the study of complex musculoskeletal disorders and motion abnormalities. Primary areas of research include cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular pathologies that negatively affect ambulation in children and adults.

Description of MRC/CGMA Internship Research Activities

Interns will work with clinicians (including physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers, nurse practitioners, prosthetists, etc.), engineers, and researchers. Research activities include literature reviews, chart reviews, data collection, and preparation of manuscripts. Engineering activities include utilizing and adapting technology as a data tool for clinicians. This encompasses problem solving and optimizing technological tools. Interns will present their research findings during the last week of the internship. Interns will also be offered opportunities to shadow various clinical professionals and attend relevant lectures. Qualifications expected of applicants include proficiency in writing and a general understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology. Research experience is preferred but not required.

Application and Timeline

Applications are due no later than Friday, January 25th, 2019 at 11:59pm MST. Applications received after the deadline, for any reason, will not be considered.
Applicants will need to submit the following:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Current Resume/CV (with GPA)
  3. One paragraph describing your interest in orthopedics and/or biomechanics, specifically this internship, and how this opportunity fits into long-term goals and plans (250-word limit)
  4. Brief timeline of your future plans, including applying to professional/graduate school
  5. Two References (Name and E-mail address)
  6. Blinded cover letter (remove your name as well as the name(s) of the colleges and/or universities you have attended)
  7. Blinded Resume/CV (remove your name as well as the name(s) of the colleges and/or universities you have attended)

Note: Extra materials, including letters of recommendation, will NOT be considered.
Due to the competitive nature of this internship, applications with a 3.25 GPA and lower will not be considered.
Please upload all documents and respond to the prompts at this link: http://j.mp/2TM05Zk. More information is available at www.coloradomrc.org. All questions can be emailed to MRC@ChildrensColorado.org. You will receive confirmation of your application submission. Applicants will be notified about the status of their application by mid-February.