2025-2026 Indiana University Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellowship

The division of orthopaedic trauma at Indiana University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is looking for highly motivated medical student to complete a yearlong research fellowship. This successful applicant will work with a team of nine orthopaedic traumatologists, five full time research staff, statistician, as well as orthopaedic trauma fellows and orthopaedic surgery residents to conduct high quality orthopaedic trauma research. The division has active projects across all aspects of research from basic and translational science to retrospective clinical to prospective, single center to prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter studies. 

A successful fellow will not only play a critical role in executing ongoing research projects but will have the opportunity to develop his/her own ideas. Regular meetings with faculty will help develop the fellow’s research acumen and serve as the beginning of life-long mentorship to develop orthopaedic surgeon-scientists.

Who: Current medical students who are committed to a career in orthopaedic surgery. Ideal timing is between MS3 and MS4 year, however qualified candidates at other time points will be considered.

When: Beginning May-June 2024 (Flexibility available for ideal candidate)

Duration: 1 year

Salary: $30,000 scholarship; support and travel to conferences to present accepted work provided

Where: Indiana University Methodist Hospital, a level 1 trauma center in Indianapolis, IN

Structure: Research fellow will attending daily morning sign-out conference. Most of the time will be dedicated to research activities; however, the organized and efficient candidate may be afforded clinic and operating room exposure as able. Research fellow will participate in all didactic conferences, cadaver labs, journal clubs, and other educational opportunities.

Applicant Characteristics:

-       Motivation for a career in orthopaedic surgery, with desire to COMPLETE high quality orthopaedic research

-       Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail

-       Creative, curious, organized, self-starter, proactive, problem-solver

-       MUST work well in team environment

Application: ONLY electronic applications accepted. Please apply at this link below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and telephone/video interviews conducted as qualified candidates apply. LINK – IU Ortho Trauma Research Fellow Application