Update: This position has now been filled for 2026-2027. Thank you for your interest.
2026-2027 Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital (Baylor College of Medicine)
The Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is a world-renowned institution and a leader in pediatric musculoskeletal care, education, and research. Texas Children’s Hospital is currently ranked #5 for pediatric orthopaedic surgery by the US News and World Report Best Pediatric Hospitals survey. TCH is located in Houston, TX, in the heart of The Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. Research fellows have the opportunity to be involved in multiple research projects mentored by any of our 20+ pediatric orthopaedic surgery faculty members who treat a spectrum of rare musculoskeletal diseases to common conditions, including neuromuscular conditions, musculoskeletal oncology, lower extremity deformity, developmental hip conditions, trauma, infections, sports medicine, and scoliosis. As TCH is the largest free-standing children’s hospital in the USA, these conditions can be seen at a volume unique to any hospital system. Dr. Simon P. Kelley, the Chief of the Division of Orthopaedics, and Dr. Scott B. Rosenfeld, Associate Chief of Research and Education, will provide direct mentorship for the students during the year. Research fellows will have the independence to work remotely when necessary while also having the ability to get exposure to the clinic, OR, and collaborate with residents, fellows, and attendings. Research fellows are expected to first/co-author at least 10 manuscripts.
Title: Clinical Research Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Duration: July 2025 - July 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Average salary: ~40k + benefits
Eligibility: Medical Students who will have finished their 3rd year by the end of June 2026. Unmatched applicants considered as well.
To apply, please send the following to
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- CV (including clinical grades)
- 1 Letter of Recommendation (Orthopaedics letter is preferred but not required)
- Short (1-2 paragraph) personal statement (optional)
- USMLE scores (if available)
www.texaschildrens.org/departments/orthopedics/our-team
