John P. Kostuik, M.D. Spine Research Fellowship Dr. Khaled Kebaish is inviting highly motivated medical students interested in gaining orthopaedic surgery research experience to apply for the John P. Kostuik, M.D., Spine Research Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital during the 2024-2025 academic year. This one-year, funded research position is intended for 3rd or 4th-year medical students interested in gaining additional exposure to the field and improving their research experience. The fellowship allows the fellow to work closely with Dr. Kebaish and the Spine Division within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Research focuses on Adult Spinal Deformity, with involvement in prospective and retrospective studies using single-institution and multi-center databases.      Responsibilities of the research fellow include:  

• Assisting with clinic duties (2 days/week), such as enrolling patients into prospective trials and following-up with active enrollees.  
• Drafting, submitting and maintaining IRB proposals.  
• Managing the spine department's database.  
• Preparation and submission of research manuscripts.  

Ideal characteristics of a fellowship applicant will be:  

• Experience with data management and statistical analysis (preferred).   
• Highly organized and motivated.  
• Good interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to self-manage.  

Past fellows have been successful in authoring multiple manuscripts and in presenting their research at several orthopaedic national and international conferences.     Applications will be assessed based on academic record, previous research experience, interpersonal and organizational skills. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.    Application material:   

• Cover Letter  
• CV with Step 1 and/or Step 2 included.  
• Letter of Recommendation (optional)  

Materials should be sent via email to kostuikspinefellowship@gmail.com with subject line: “John P. Kostuik Research Fellowship Application (Name of Applicant).”     The deadline for the application is February 29th, at 11:59pm EST.  The start date for the fellowship is early to mid-May.  For additional information and instructions, please see this link : John P. Kostuik, M.D., Spine Research Fellowship