Application Information

  • One position, extremely competitive.
  • Applicants must have entered the Orthopaedic Surgery Match for 2026 but did not obtain a match
  • Applicants may apply March 16th, 2026 following the release of the applicant match results
  • Interviews will be offered and conducted remotely on March 16th-17th
  • The position will be offered by March 17th or earlier
  • Acceptance of the position is a binding commitment

 

General Information

  • 10-12 month duration, start date June 1, 2026. 
  • Organize and run weekly research department meetings that cover updates on all ongoing projects
  • Data collection of ongoing and novel research projects
  • Consenting patients for clinical trials
  • Ensuring follow up of clinical trial participants
  • Manuscript writing
  • Novel project development and synthesis
  • Coordinate efforts for projects between team members (medical students, residents, and fellows)
  • Rotation as a Sub-I on the Denver Health Orthopaedic Trauma rotation with current University of Colorado orthopaedic residents
  • Participation in fracture conference, grand rounds, educational sessions, journal clubs, and social events through the University of Colorado Orthopaedic Residency, allowing the Research Intern to form relationships with University of Colorado faculty, attendings, and residents.
  • Full time position, minimum salary $50,000.
  • Reports to Dr. Adam Schlauch, Director of Orthopaedic Research and attending trauma surgeon at Denver Health / Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for University of Colorado Orthopaedic Residency
  • Will be directly involved in Orthopaedic Trauma and Hand/Upper Extremity research
  • Expectation is to handle at least 30-40 projects throughout the year

 

Responsibilities

 

Additional opportunities

 

Those interested are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Adam Schlauch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Sincerely,

 

Adam Schlauch MD

Director of Orthopaedic Research 

Orthopaedic Trauma Attending Surgeon 

Denver Health Medical Center

 

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery 

University of Colorado School of Medicine 

Applicants must be current 3rd or 4th year medical school students in the United States. A yearly stipend of ~$50,000 is available for selected applicants. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae and a personal statement (1 page max) to Dr. Cyril Mauffrey, Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Past alumni

2025-2026

Anna Zakusylo

Medical school: Rutgers University

2024-2025

Byron Ward

Medical school: Morehouse School of Medicine

Orthopedic Residency: pending match 2026. 

2023 – 2024

Ben Pesante

Medical school: University of Connecticut

Residency: University of Connecticut

2022-2023

Ye Joon Kim

Medical school: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin  

Orthopedic Residency: University of Colorado

 2021 - 2022

Nicholas Tucker

Medical school: Case Western

Orthopedic Residency: University of Colorado

2020-2021

Katya Strage

Medical school: Texas A&M

Orthopedic Residency: University of Colorado

2019-2020

 Lori Chambers  

Medical school: St. George University

Orthopedic Residency: Larkin Hospital