Clinical Research Internship - American Sports Medicine Institute

Clinical Research Internship

Start at ASMI, go anywhere! Since 2022, our research fellows and interns have gone on to medical school, PA school, & residencies at the following institutions.

Heersink School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
Vanderbilt School of Medicine
University of Louisville Hospital System
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Mercer University School of Medicine
Samford University
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of Arizona
McGovern medical School at UT Health Houston

Andrews Sports Medicine and American Sports Medicine Institute Research Internship

Overview

  • Full-year (Summer 2026 – Summer 2027) clinical research internship focusing on sports medicine outcomes research and clinical trials (sub-focus in shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee surgical outcomes; rehabilitation and physical activity outcomes)
  • Opportunities for observation in motion capture research, cadaveric and tissue biomechanics research, and surgical technique training
  • Contribute to clinically-impactful research generated from a high-volume, sports medicine orthopaedic practice

Responsibilities and Role

With oversight from the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) clinical research team and the attendings at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (ASMOC):

  • Maintain high-fidelity study datasets and perform electronic health record reviews to collect demographic, surgical, and other relevant clinical data for various studies
  • Operate within and update a web-based surgical outcomes data repository
  • Collect outcomes data from patients/study participants via phone calls, email, and data repositories
  • For newly-conceptualized studies, assist in developing protocols for Institutional Review board (IRB) approval
  • For prospective studies and clinical trials, assist in screening and onsite data collection
  • Produce graphs, tables, figures, and images as needed for presentation or publication
  • Contribute to manuscripts to be submitted for peer-reviewed publication

Expectations

  • Have a basic understanding of sports medicine and orthopedics regarding anatomy and treatment options
  • Work as an effective team-member, maintaining clear and consistent communication regarding project needs in order to maximize efficiency and productivity
  • Proactively and intuitively solve problems
  • Attention to detail and timely and accurate data collection and contributions to studies
  • Maintain patient/participant privacy and professionalism at all times
  • Potential for work-hours to coincide with clinic and operating room hours (i.e., early start times)

Benefits

  • Contribute to studies from start to finish in a cutting-edge sports medicine practice
  • Exposure to a high-volume of orthopaedic surgeries, studies, patients, imaging, clinical exams, biomechanics, and more
  • Potential to bolster CV for medical school or other health professions programs with research experience and publications/abstracts
  • Potential for letters of recommendation for medical school or other health professions programs
  • Potential for interaction with and advice from medical student research fellow, medical students, and ASMI orthopaedic surgery/primary care sports medicine fellows
  • Stipend will be provided to support year-long commitment

Application for the 2026-2027 position is now closed

Please include the following information with your application:

  • Your name, current institution, and email address
  • Upload your updated/current CV
  • Upload 1 letter of recommendation

For questions please contact ASMI Director of Clinical Research, Matt Ithurburn, DPT, PhD at matti@asmi.org