Visiting Research Fellow

Department:
SOM Wichita Internal Medicine (IM)

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Internal Medicine
Position Title:
Visiting 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 within the past 5 years
• Passed USMLE Step 1

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

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