Position: Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellow
Location: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Principal Investigator: Ishaq Ibrahim, MD
Co-Investigators: Edward Rodriguez, MD, PhD, John Wixted, MD, Paul Appleton, MD, Kiran Agarwal-Harding, MD, MPH
Positions Available: 1
Duration: 1 year
When: June 2026 - June 2027 (flexible)
Description: The research fellow will develop study protocols, conduct chart reviews, administer surveys, perform systematic reviews/meta-analyses, analyze data, and write manuscripts.
Research Topics: Areas of focus will include outcomes after fracture surgery, evaluation of treatment methods, and patient safety/quality improvement projects. There may be also opportunities to work in the Orthopaedic laboratory on cadaver/biomechanical studies. Current active areas of research: periprosthetic fractures, peri-implant fractures, comparisons of fixation methods.
Application requirements: Interested candidates should send the following to BIDMC-OrthoResearch@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Subject line: 2026-2027 Ortho Trauma Research Fellowship - Last Name, First Name
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Brief cover letter detailing interest in the position
3. One letter of recommendation
4. USMLE Step I score report (Step II if available)
5. Preferred start date
