Institution: UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Duration: 1 year Start Date: Summer 2026 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Eligibility: U.S. applicants (ideal candidate is a medical student between their 3rd and 4th year)Fellowship Description We are excited to invite applications for a 1-year funded Pediatric Orthopaedics Research Fellowship at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. This fellowship offers an immersive experience in academic pediatric orthopaedics, providing fellows with hands-on involvement in meaningful clinical research and opportunities for direct collaboration with faculty and residents in the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. As a full-time research fellow, you will:

• Design and execute retrospective and prospective clinical studies
• Prepare and submit IRB protocols
• Draft and revise manuscripts for publication
• Perform statistical analyses
• Collaborate with medical students, residents, and faculty
• Attend and present at quarterly research meetings
• Observe surgeries and outpatient clinics

Candidate Profile

• Medical student between their 3rd and 4th year
• Strong academic record and a genuine interest in pediatric orthopaedics
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Prior research or publication experience preferred but not required
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team

Fellowship Highlights

• Mentorship from pediatric orthopaedic faculty
• Opportunities for peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Exposure to the clinical and academic aspects of pediatric orthopaedics
• Development of research and data management skills

Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following materials to rbcorthopedics@gmail.com

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Completed Google Form –Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Fellow Application

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled