Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Research Fellowship

Location: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Preceptors: Philip McClure, MD

The International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics invites current medical students and graduates to apply for a funded, one or two-year clinical research fellowship for the 2025–2026 academic year.

This fellowship is designed to prepare the next generation of orthopedic surgeons by offering an immersive experience that integrates research, clinical exposure, and mentorship. It is ideal for medical students between their third and fourth years or for MD/DO graduates pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery. International medical students/graduates who do not require visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Experience in Manuscript Drafting/Statistical Analysis is a Plus. Applicants are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Program Overview: Fellows will engage in a variety of research projects addressing critical topics in limb length discrepancy, congenital deficiencies, rehabilitation, patient safety, healthcare quality and value, and other orthopedic subspecialties. Research is complemented by direct mentorship, with fellow meeting Dr. McClure multiple times per week to ensure guidance and support.

The program also offers substantial clinical exposure. Fellow is allowed to participate in daily morning conferences of our residency program and has observation opportunities to work closely with Dr. McClure and colleagues, residents, and clinical fellows in both the clinic and operating room settings.

Fellowship Highlights:

• Access to extensive research opportunities, including national databases and in-house data.
• Proven track record of publication in leading orthopedic journals.
• Close mentorship from Dr. McClure and the department’s team of experts.
• High-volume research center with numerous projects published in PubMed-indexed journals and presented at prestigious national orthopedic meetings, including AAOS, POSNA, LLRS by our fellows in recent years

Application Requirements: Please complete an application: Limb-Lengthening-and-Reconstruction-Fellowships.pdf (limblength.org)

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Start Date: Flexible 

This fellowship provides a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation for your orthopedic surgery residency application. We look forward to reviewing your application!