[UPDATE: 3/7/25] 2025-2026 Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital (Baylor College of Medicine)

UPDATE: Application deadline has been extended to 3/19/25.

The Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is a world-renowned institution and a leader in pediatric musculoskeletal care, education, and research.  Currently ranked #7 by the US News and World Report Best Pediatric Hospitals survey, TCH is located in the heart of the largest medical center in the world in Houston, TX.  Research fellows have the opportunity to be involved in multiple research projects mentored by any of our 21 pediatric orthopaedic surgery faculty members who treat a spectrum of rare musculoskeletal diseases to common conditions, including neuromuscular conditions, musculoskeletal oncology, lower extremity deformity, developmental hip conditions, trauma, infections, sports medicine, and scoliosis. 

As TCH is the largest free-standing hospital in the USA, these conditions can be seen at a volume unique to any hospital system. Dr. Simon P. Kelley, the Chief of the Division of Orthopaedics, and Dr. Scott B. Rosenfeld, Associate Chief of Research and Education, will provide direct mentorship for the students during the year. Research fellows will have the independence to work remotely when necessary while also having the ability to get exposure to the clinic, OR, and collaborate with residents, fellows, and attendings. Research fellows are expected to first/co-author at least 10 manuscripts.

Title: Clinical Research Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics

Duration: July 2025-July 2026

Number of Positions: 2

Average salary: 30k+

Eligibility:  Medical Students who will have finished their 3rd year by 2025. 

To apply, please send the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and cc This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.: with the subject line "2025-2026 Clinical Research Fellowship Applicant." 

• CV (including clinical grades) 
• 1 Letter of Recommendation (Orthopaedics related is preferred) 
• Short (1-2 paragraph) personal statement (optional)
• USMLE scores (if available) 

Applications will be reviewed, and extended deadline is March 19th, 2025

https://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/orthopedics/our-team