Position: Orthopedic Sports Medicine Research Fellow
Start Date: July 1st 2026
Duration: 1 year
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Benefits including Conference Travel Stipend
Where: Baptist Health Doctors Hospital located in Coral Gables, Florida. Baptist Health is affiliated with the Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Overview: The Orthopedic Sports Medicine team at Baptist Health South Florida Orthopedic Institute is seeking competitive applicants for a paid, full-time Orthopedic Sports Medicine research fellowship for 2026-2027. You will be working directly under the supervision of the Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute Research Director, Dr. Luis Vargas and Dr. John Uribe, Chief Medical Executive-Orthopedic Surgery at Baptist Health South Florida, Chairman of FIU Department of Orthopedics, and Medical Director of the Miami Dolphins and Florida Panthers. You will be collaborating with the principal investigators (PIs), research and clinical staff, faculty, clinical fellows, biostatisticians, and student volunteers.
Who can apply: The position is geared toward medical students between M3 and M4, or unmatched recent medical graduates with significant research experience and orthopedic interest. Please note we are unable to sponsor any international applicants.
Current Areas of Active Research: Shoulder degeneration and instability, soft tissue injuries, sports-related hip disorders, and knee ligament injuries.
Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Project creation and design
  
• Literature Reviews
  
• IRB submissions and amendments
  
• Data collection, validation, analysis, and interpretation
  
• Manuscript and abstract writing
  
• Podium and poster presentation
  

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to pursue a career in Orthopedic Surgery with proven interest in research
  
• Self-motivated and self-guided individual with strong organization skills, attention to detail, and reliability
  
• Comfortable with multi-project, fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent writing and communication skills
  
• Knowledge of research methodologies and proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
  
• Familiarity with RedCap, OBERD, EMR, and statistical software (SPSS, R) are encouraged
  

Benefits of the Position:

• 15+ publications/abstracts/presentations/posters, with first authorship opportunities in peer-reviewed journals
  
• Collaboration with surgeons and ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinical Fellows who provide medical coverage for professional sports teams and events (Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami CF, Miami Open, and other events), college and high school sports (FIU, Miami-Dade high schools), and the local community.
  
• Attendance at weekly sports medicine continuing medical education (CME) meetings and monthly Journal Clubs
  
• Opportunities to present at national and/or international conferences
  
• Opportunities to observe surgical procedures and spend time in clinic
  

CLOSED Interested applicants: Please provide an updated CV and cover letter to luisva@baptisthealth.net and matthiass@baptisthealth.net Selected applicants will be contacted for a phone/video interview. Thank you for your interest in this position.