2023-2024 University of Virginia Spine Research Fellowship

The University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery Department is accepting applications for a paid Spine Fellowship position for 2023-2024. The goal of the research fellowship is to mentor medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery.

2023-2024 University of Virginia Spine Research Fellowship

University of Virginia - Spine Research Fellowship

Location: University of Virginia: Charlottesville, Virginia

Mentor: Dr. Joshua Li ( www.li-spine.com )

The University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery Department is accepting applications for a paid Spine Fellowship position for 2023-2024. The goal of the research fellowship is to mentor medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery.

Interested research fellows will have the following minimum expectations:

Work full-time in the Spine Division

Participate in the planning, protocol development, IRB approval, data collection, data analysis, manuscript preparation, manuscript and abstract submission of prospective and retrospective clinical research

Assist with ongoing clinical trials

Assist maintaining and supporting current research projects

The research fellow will be supervised by Dr. Joshua Li, and will have the opportunity to take part in educational activities available through the department, such as daily resident conferences and journal clubs. Fellows will also have the opportunity to shadow in the clinic and operating room, and gain valuable clinical experience. Applicants with experience in statistics (running, managing, interpreting) are preferred/given further consideration; however, this is not mandatory. 

Number of Positions Available: 1
Duration: 1 year starting mid-May 2023, but some flexibility in start date is possible.

Stipend: $30,000 per year (This is the total funding for the fellowship, and the stipend could be lower if the selected candidate opts to obtain health insurance from UVA, as the annual insurance cost will be deducted from the funding available. The cost of UVA's insurance is approximately $6,000 per year. If the selected applicant provides their own insurance, they must provide proof of insurance coverage per UVA requirements.)

Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree with current enrollment in medical school (preferred to be between 3rd and 4th years or just after graduation)
Experience: Prior research experience is preferred. Applicants with experience in statistics are preferred. 
Licensure: None

Application Instructions

Applicants please email Dr. Joshua Li at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and attach:

1) a cover letter,

2) CV/resume,

3) letter of recommendation (preferably from an Orthopaedic faculty member from your institution),

4) contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). 

Incomplete applications missing any of these five documents will not be considered.

For further information about the position, please contact Joshua Li, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .