Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award

Award Details

The CHOP Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award promotes clinical research by giving extraordinary medical students the opportunity to investigate pertinent topics in clinical orthopaedic research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  While there are several funded year-out programs for medical school students to conduct research, this award is unique because it is specifically designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Orthopaedic surgery.  This is a phenomenal opportunity given the competitive nature of the orthopaedic residency application process. The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at CHOP was ranked in the top five pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report.

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in pediatric orthopaedic patient care, education, and basic and clinical research; in fact, CHOP physicians have pioneered many orthopedic surgical procedures and are internationally renowned for their skill in limb-sparing surgery, tumors, spines, hand, sports and trauma. We have 18 board-certified attending physicians, each with different subspecialties in pediatric orthopaedics, assistants.

Eligibility

Applicants should be completing their 2nd or 3rd year of medical school (pref. will be given to 3rd year students).Additionally, the student must be in good academic standing and must have an interest in pursuing a career in Orthopaedic Surgery.  The successful applicant will be responsible, motivated, intellectually curious and independent.

Award Stipend and Benefits

The recipient of this award will receive a $20,000 stipend to cover living expenses for the year.

How to Apply

Eligible students can apply by visiting the CHOP Orthopaedic Research website located at http://stokes.chop.edu/programs/ortho .  After clicking on the link, please go to the section entitled “Opportunities for Medical Students”.  In this section, an application can be downloaded and either filled out by hand or completed via computer and sent to the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at CHOP.  Detailed directions can be found on the application.  The deadline for the application is February 1, 2012.  However, we recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding the application, contact Norma Rendon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.