Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellowship
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Duration: 1 Year
Funding: Currently unfunded (potential for change during the fellowship period)
Mentors: Diego Lima MD and Howard Routman, DO
Affiliation: HCA Florida JFK Orthopedic Surgery Residency program
Overview
Join a
1-year full-time Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellowship in beautiful Palm Beach, FL — a unique opportunity to work alongside a
dynamic and collaborative orthopedic residency program. This fellowship offers exposure to
cutting-edge orthopedic research, strong academic mentorship, and hands-on clinical and surgical experiences.
Program Highlights
- Broad Orthopedic Exposure: Work directly with residents and attendings from all subspecialties — trauma, arthroplasty, sports medicine, hand, spine, and foot & ankle.
- Shoulder & Elbow Focus: Special emphasis on shoulder research, including advanced arthroplasty techniques, biomechanics, radiographic analysis, and outcomes research.
- Clinical and Surgical Integration: Fellows will have access to clinic and operating rooms for observational learning and data collection.
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training: Dedicated sessions to develop ultrasound proficiency and explore its applications in orthopedic surgery and research.
- Academic Development: Get involved in grant writing, IRB submissions, multi-center studies, cadaver labs, and workshops.
- Research Productivity: Expect to produce multiple publications, poster presentations, and podium talks at national and international meetings.
- Networking Opportunities: Participate in high-level academic discussions and connect with leaders in the field to accelerate your professional growth.
What You’ll Gain
- Comprehensive mentorship from faculty and residents.
- Experience in study design, data analysis, and manuscript writing.
- Hands-on learning through cadaver labs and workshops.
- National visibility through conference presentations.
- A strong foundation for future orthopedic residency or fellowship positions.
Commitment & Environment
- Length: 12 months
- Hours: Flexible, collaborative environment with reasonable working hours.
- Start Date: Rolling admissions — start as early as today!
Ideal Candidate
- Medical students (preferably post-graduation), international graduates, or early residents seeking to strengthen their academic profile.
- Motivated, organized, and passionate about orthopedic surgery and clinical research.
How to ApplySend your
CV,
brief statement of interest, and
available start date to:
diegolimausa1@gmail.com
Subject:
Orthopedic Research Fellowship – Palm Beach 
