Urology Clinical Research Fellowship

Urology Clinical Research Fellowship

Clinical Research & Quality Improvement Fellow Department of Urology, Yale School of Medicine. Concentration in health services research as well as quality improvement implementation, with flexible opportunities to participate in diverse research within the department.

Position Description: The position encompasses a variety of linked efforts across two major domains: 1. Quality Improvement Coordinate efforts of the Urology Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee (UQAIC) including data acquisition and analysis (e.g., NSQIP, NHSN, Vizient), management of peer review process, and participation in design, implementation and analysis of departmental quality improvement projects. Duties to include: organizing quarterly UQAIC meetings; obtaining, analyzing, benchmarking, and disseminating quality data including from both internal and external sources; working to validate, disseminate, and investigate the efficacy of proprietary, fully-transparent, EPIC-based surgeon-level outcomes dashboards; IRB application writing and coordination; grant writing; student mentorship. Emphasis will be placed on manuscript writing and publication.

There will be opportunity to participate in quality efforts in other aspects of Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System if interested. 2. Health Services and Clinical Outcomes Research To understand and improve health outcomes, Yale University School of Medicine’s Department of Urology is committed to performing current and impactful studies of urologic diseases. This training opportunity is designed to give the candidate a comprehensive clinical research experience in study design, analysis, presentation, and publication. The fellow will work closely with faculty members in the development and execution of projects relating to clinical epidemiology, outcomes, and health services research with an emphasis in urologic oncology and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion. The primary responsibilities include administrative and analytic support for national, local, and regional databases maintained in the department. In addition, the applicant will have opportunities for to engage in a range of didactic activities and collaborations within the health system.

Desired applicant characteristics: • Detail oriented and able to manage multiple simultaneous projects. • Effective communication with team members a must. • Self-motivated and able to work independently to initiate, pursue, and complete projects with periodic guidance. • Quantitative background is not required; however, familiarity with statistical methods is strongly encouraged. • Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS, Stata, JMP, R) This position is ideal for a candidate looking to strengthen their application before applying or re-applying to a Urology residency or fellowship. Those who have completed the Yale Urology QI Research fellowship have all successfully matched into Urology residency. Employed position through Yale University. Salary commensurate with education level and experience.

Prerequisites:

Must Have Completed at least first year of medical school

How To Apply:

Applicants should email their CV, three letters of reference and a personal statement to Amber Martin, Fellowship Coordinator, at [email protected].

Contact Information:

Amber Martin

[email protected]

203-737-3619

Program Directors: Jaime Cavallo, MD, MPHS; Michael Leapman, MD; and Patrick Kenney, MD

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  • Published

    Feb 12, 2022

  • Main Location

    New Haven, Connecticut

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