Oscar Miller Day Symposium
Joint Celebration
Summer Internship Program
In keeping with its mission, the Institute shares its research findings with healthcare professionals and patients through various educational forums. The physicians of OrthoCarolina recognize and support both of these events as educational opportunities for orthopedic surgeons, healthcare professionals, and orthopedic patients to share recent scientific advances, state-of-the-art technologies, and plan future research that will give orthopedic patients a chance to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
Annual Oscar Miller Day Symposium
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The tradition of Oscar Miller Day began in 1980 with the goal of providing a cutting-edge educational opportunity for orthopedists and related practitioners in our region. Over 300 physicians, therapists, vendors, and other healthcare professionals from seven southeastern states annually attend the conference.
The event is held annually to promote medical education and the advancement of orthopaedic research. It is a Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited event offered through the joint sponsorship of the OrthoCarolina Research Institute and Charlotte Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).
The symposium was designed to examine and discuss new and original research, the latest trends and recent advances, and to encourage informal discussion with experts in the field. A different orthopedic subspeciality is highlighted each year, and internationally recognized guest speakers are invited as faculty members.
The Joint Celebration-Bionic Open Golf Tournament
The primary goal of The Joint Celebration is to raise awareness of the success of total joint replacement surgery and to celebrate a restored quality of life for ‘bionic’ patients (those with total joint replacements). A second important goal of the event is to provide an opportunity to raise funds that will support and continue critical research for the development of improved devices, better outcomes, and reduced healthcare costs. Each year a community seminar free and open to the public is offered. Afternoon activities include a golf tournament filled with ‘bionic’ players, physicians, and sponsors; and a ‘bionic’ Wellness Walk.
Summer Internship Program
The information below only applies to unpaid summer internship positions. Individuals interested in an internship position for college course credit during the normal school year (Spring or Fall semesters) should have their academic advisor to contact the Institute at ocresearch@orthocarolina.com
Program Description (June through August)
The OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. offers unpaid internship opportunities for qualified college students who are interested in healthcare or clinical research careers. The summer program supports up to a maximum of five students.
Students may participate in on-going or original research at a level commensurate with their educational backgrounds. Students normally work with physician investigators, clinical research coordinators, and research patients. Weekly meetings provide students an opportunity to share their research plans with each other and the research institute staff. In addition, students are encouraged to attend faculty presentations, shadow physicians and other clinical staff, and observe surgical procedures (must be at least 18 years old per hospital policy).
Prerequisites for Applying
Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year of an undergraduate program at an accredited institution. Acceptance into the program is contingent on academic excellence. The applicant must have an overall GPA ≥ 3.2 and have completed at least two courses in the following areas of study:
• Science,
• Research methods,
• Statistics,
• Allied Health (e.g., pre-nursing, nursing, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology), or
• Clinical research
Deadline for Submission
On or before April 1st, please send copies of (1) transcript(s)* from each college/university attended, (2) resume or curriculum vitae (include at least 2 references), and (3) a completed application form (download, WORD) by mail, fax, or email to:
OrthoCarolina Research Institute
2001 Vail Avenue, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28207
Fax: 704-323-3967
ocresearch@OrthoCarolina.com
*Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
Candidates will receive confirmation of their internship position by May 15th, and will need to respond with their acceptance and required paperwork within ten (10) business days.
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