Pre-Residency Clinical & Research Coordinator (Gap-Year Opportunity)

Position: Pre-Residency Clinical & Research Coordinator (Gap-Year Opportunity)

Location: Farmington, CT Practice: RNP Regenerative Medicine / CereNova Duration: 1-Year Contract (Designed for the upcoming Match cycle)

About the Opportunity

RNP Regenerative Medicine is offering a highly competitive, intensive gap-year position designed specifically for an unmatched MD or DO graduate. This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen your ERAS application through high-level clinical exposure, research coordination, and direct mentorship from a nationally recognized physician leader.

You will work directly under the supervision of Roshni N. Patel, M.D., a quadruple board-certified physician in Neurology, Pain Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Headache Medicine. Dr. Patel is an active leader in the medical community, currently participating in the AAN , serving as an American Brain Foundation Ambassador, and leading the foundation of the CT Neurological Society. She is also a co-founder of CereNova, an AI-based neurodegenerative diagnostic platform.

Key Responsibilities

This is an unlicensed, clinical support and research role. The coordinator will be deeply integrated into the daily operations of a complex specialty practice:

• Advanced Clinical Support: Perform detailed clinical scribing during consultations, gather comprehensive patient histories, and manage documentation in the EMR for complex cases in Pain Management, Headache, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Regenerative Medicine.
• Research & Clinical Trials: Assist in the clinical evaluation and data coordination for NeuroStride, an AI-driven platform for the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Practice Operations: Support administrative and operational tasks for both the clinical practice and the CereNova startup environment, gaining unique insight into medical entrepreneurship.
• Patient Navigation: Draft referral letters, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and assist with patient education under direct physician supervision.

What You Will Gain

• Elite Mentorship: 1-on-1 interaction with a former UConn Chief Resident in Neurology and Chief Fellow in Pain Management (NYU).
• ERAS Strengthening: Opportunity to earn a powerful, highly personalized Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for the upcoming match cycle.
• Research Exposure: Potential to contribute to ongoing clinical evaluations, publications, and abstract submissions for major societal meetings (e.g., ASPN, AHS, AAN).
• Networking: Gain exposure to state and national neurological and pain medicine advocacy networks, including Neurology on the Hill and Headache on the Hill initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO degree required (e.g., recent medical school graduate).
• Status: Must be actively pursuing a residency match in the upcoming cycle. Note: This is an unlicensed position; candidates must not hold an active state medical license.
• Skills: Exceptional clinical knowledge base, strong understanding of medical terminology, and proficiency in clinical documentation.
• Attributes: Highly motivated, detail-oriented, with a strong desire to learn and contribute to both clinical care and medical technology innovation.

How to Apply Please submit your CV, your USMLE/COMLEX score reports, and a brief cover letter explaining your clinical interests and goals for the upcoming match cycle to kamal@ceprm.com

Pay: From $16.94 per hour

Work Location: In person