Orthopedic Surgery Research FellowshipLocation: Palm Beach, Florida
Duration: 1 Year
Funding: Currently unfunded (potential for change during the fellowship period)
Mentors: Diego Lima MD and Howard Routman, DO
Affiliation: HCA Florida JFK Orthopedic Surgery Residency program

Overview

Join a 1-year full-time Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellowship in beautiful Palm Beach, FL — a unique opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and collaborative orthopedic residency program. This fellowship offers exposure to cutting-edge orthopedic research, strong academic mentorship, and hands-on clinical and surgical experiences.

Program Highlights

• Broad Orthopedic Exposure: Work directly with residents and attendings from all subspecialties — trauma, arthroplasty, sports medicine, hand, spine, and foot & ankle.
  
• Shoulder & Elbow Focus: Special emphasis on shoulder research, including advanced arthroplasty techniques, biomechanics, radiographic analysis, and outcomes research.
  
• Clinical and Surgical Integration: Fellows will have access to clinic and operating rooms for observational learning and data collection.
  
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training: Dedicated sessions to develop ultrasound proficiency and explore its applications in orthopedic surgery and research.
  
• Academic Development: Get involved in grant writing, IRB submissions, multi-center studies, cadaver labs, and workshops.
  
• Research Productivity: Expect to produce multiple publications, poster presentations, and podium talks at national and international meetings.
  
• Networking Opportunities: Participate in high-level academic discussions and connect with leaders in the field to accelerate your professional growth.
  

 What You’ll Gain

• Comprehensive mentorship from faculty and residents.
  
• Experience in study design, data analysis, and manuscript writing.
  
• Hands-on learning through cadaver labs and workshops.
  
• National visibility through conference presentations.
  
• A strong foundation for future orthopedic residency or fellowship positions.
  

 Commitment & Environment

• Length: 12 months
  
• Hours: Flexible, collaborative environment with reasonable working hours.
  
• Start Date: Rolling admissions — start as early as today!
  

 Ideal Candidate

• Medical students (preferably post-graduation), international graduates, or early residents seeking to strengthen their academic profile.
  
• Motivated, organized, and passionate about orthopedic surgery and clinical research.
  

 How to ApplySend your CV, brief statement of interest, and available start date to:
diegolimausa1@gmail.com
Subject: Orthopedic Research Fellowship – Palm Beach