Are you passionate about healthcare research and eager to make a real-world impact? The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Research Intern to join our Clinical Quality & Value (CQV) team in Summer 2025. This paid, part-time internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the development of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) products and contribute to meaningful clinical research.

As a Research Intern, you will:

• Assist in the development of clinical practice guidelines and appropriate use criteria to support various research projects.
• Evaluate and categorize medical study abstracts by study design and clinical significance.
• Extract and organize data from peer-reviewed literature.
• Calculate risk ratios, odds ratios, and mean differences.
• Apply statistical techniques to extracted data (e.g., statistical significance, meta-analysis).
• Create and maintain structured spreadsheets and databases.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to the full research cycle within the CQV department.
• Practical experience in evidence synthesis, data extraction, and statistical analysis.
• Insight into how clinical guidelines are developed and applied in real-world healthcare settings.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in clinical research and evidence-based medicine.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an MPH or a similar graduate degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health sciences, or a related field.
• Strong interest in evidence-based research and healthcare quality.
• Familiarity with interpreting scientific literature and applying basic statistical techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Internship Details:

• Hours/Week: Flexible scheduling based on availability; interns are expected to average at least 15 hours per week. Interns may work up to 7.5 hours/day, Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, for a maximum of up to 37.5 hours/week.
• Location: Hybrid. Initial in-person training and workspace will be provided at AAOS headquarters in Rosemont, IL (Higgins and River Rd.), accessible via the Blue Line Rosemont stop and I-90.
• Duration: 6–12 months
• Hourly Salary: $15.00/hour

Apply today by sharing the following:

• Resume
• Degree currently being pursued
• GPA
• A short letter of interest explaining your motivation and relevant experience

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