The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is offering a one- or two-year research fellowship under the direction of Dr. Michael A. Mont.This is a salaried position intended for:
Applicants should be interested in orthopaedic surgery as a career and seeking to strengthen their residency applications. The fellowship will begin no later than July 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the expectation of filling positions by April 2026. Two positions are available. Over 98% of prior research fellows have successfully matched into orthopaedic surgery residency programs.
GOALS
REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Rising fourth-year medical students
- Unmatched fourth-year medical students
- MD/DO graduates
Applicants should be interested in orthopaedic surgery as a career and seeking to strengthen their residency applications. The fellowship will begin no later than July 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the expectation of filling positions by April 2026. Two positions are available. Over 98% of prior research fellows have successfully matched into orthopaedic surgery residency programs.
GOALS
- Investigate basic science and clinical aspects of total joint arthroplasty and joint preservation
- Learn to design studies and extract clinical data from institutional and national databases
- Develop an applied understanding of biostatistics in orthopaedic research
- Prepare manuscripts and textbook chapters
- Present research at meetings, seminars, journal clubs, symposia, and professional society conferences
- Enhance orthopaedic knowledge through daily morning conferences with the orthopaedic surgery residency, led by Program Director Dr. Jack Ingari and Chair Dr. James Nace
REQUIREMENTS
- Only U.S. MD or DO applicants will be considered
- Applicants must have completed and passed their third year of medical school prior to the start date
- Passing score on USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1; graduated applicants must also have a passing Step 2 or Level 2 score
- Prior experience in research, academic writing, or biostatistics is recommended but not required
- Submission of a complete application, as outlined below
APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Please email the following materials to csmitterberg@lifebridgehealth.org:
- Cover letter (or letter of interest)
- Curriculum vitae
- All available USMLE and/or COMLEX score reports
- Letter of recommendation