Pediatric Orthopedic Research Summer Internship Opportunity

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 03, 2024 to August 10, 2024. A modest compensation

will be provided. Our internship does not provide funding for housing. However, we will assist the interns in identifying affordable

temporary housing accommodations as well as transportation.
 

The MRC was founded in 2006 to provide the infrastructure necessary to facilitate the research of orthopedic surgical interventions

for children with musculoskeletal disorders. Areas of research interests include the role of genetics in musculoskeletal disorders, sports

medicine, spinal deformities, trauma, pediatric musculoskeletal tumors, concussion, 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 in CGMA include cerebral palsy and other

neuromuscular pathologies that negatively affect ambulation in children and adults.

For more information about the summer internship and the MRC, please visit our websites:

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/orthopedics/research/mrc-childrens-hospital

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/orthopedics/research/mrc-childrens-hospital/mrc-summer-internship#ac-clinical-research-

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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. Clinical 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. All interns will present their research findings during the last week

of the internship. Interns will have the opportunity to shadow various clinical professionals, will participate in a weekly journal club,

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, February 9th, 2024 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 if applicable

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.

Please upload all documents and respond to the prompts at this link: https://redcap.link/03pjef15 . All questions can be emailed to

MRC@ChildrensColorado.org. You will receive confirmation of your application submission within 10-15 business days. We expect

final decisions and offers to be extended by April.