2026-27 Rothman Orthopaedic Institue- Research Fellowship for Medical Students (Joints, Shoulder&Elbow, Hand, Sports Foot&Ankle)

2026–2027 Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Research Fellowship for Medical Students
Joints • Shoulder & Elbow • Hand • Sports • Foot & Ankle

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute invites motivated medical students to apply for a funded one-year clinical research fellowship, beginning Spring/Summer 2026. Rothman is committed to exceptional patient care, excellence in education, and meaningful research productivity. We seek driven, self-directed applicants interested in pursuing a career in Orthopaedic Surgery. Preference will be given to students who have completed their third year of medical school.

This fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen your orthopaedic residency application, gain exposure to academic orthopaedics, and develop research skills essential for a future academic career. Fellows will participate in all aspects of the research process, including project development, literature review, study design, IRB submission, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing, and preparation of scientific presentations.

Past fellows have been highly productive and routinely receive support to present at national and international meetings. Fellows will also spend significant time in outpatient clinic and operating room settings and will participate in weekly didactics while working closely with residents and clinical fellows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manuscripts, textbook chapters, posters, presentations, and educational videos

• Participate in research meetings, seminars, journal clubs, symposia, and professional society conferences

• Mentor student researchers and assist with team coordination

• Provide research-related education to study participants

• Develop research questions and study designs

• Draft research protocols, IRB submissions, and grant proposals

• Collect, organize, and analyze clinical data

Application Instructions

Submit the following to Alisha Sukhra (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Thema Nicholson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.):

• Cover letter / brief statement of interest (one paragraph)

• Curriculum vitae (include USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores, if available)

• Unofficial medical school transcript

• Email subject line: Rothman Orthopaedic Research Fellowship (Subspecialty of Interest) – [Full Name]

Application deadline: March 1, 2026
Interviews: Conducted via Zoom