Pediatric Orthopaedics Research Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital 2025-2026/2027

Position: Pediatric Orthopaedics Clinical Research Fellowship

  Available Positions: 1 

  Duration of Position: 1-2 years

  Location: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 

  Paid position: Yes 

Dr. John Braun is seeking a highly motivated 3^rd or 4^th-year medical student interested in a clinical research position in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis surgery. Dr. Braun is a Pediatric Spine & Scoliosis Surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his MD at Cornell, orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, and a spine surgery fellowship at the Twin Cities Scoliosis and Spine Center/University of Minnesota. His research interest focusses on novel minimally invasive, motion sparing surgery for anterior vertebral tethering.

This role involves close research and clinical collaboration with Dr. Braun and his team and offers opportunities to work alongside residents, fellows, research faculty, and clinical faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. Clinical researchers can expect to contribute to multiple publications and gain valuable experience to strengthen their application for the orthopaedic surgery match.

The position has a flexible start date and will continue for 1-2 years.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following:

• A letter of interest specifying your strengths for this position
• An updated CV
• USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores

Please send application materials to Sofia Federico (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Review of applications will take place immediately. Selected applicants will be invited for a virtual interview.

Job Duties:

1. Enroll patients in prospective studies
2. Collect patient data through clinical interactions and chart reviews
3. Manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols
4. Collaborate on and lead retrospective and prospective studies
5. Assist with regulatory management of federally funded studies, including budget oversight, correspondence, and quarterly/annual report submissions
6. Contribute to writing, editing, and submitting abstracts, manuscripts, grants, and patents

Qualifications:

1. Strong interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery
2. Excellent organizational and computer skills
3. Strong oral and written communication skills
4. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team setting
5. Strong academic performance
6. Statistical experience is preferred but not required