Gap Year Program
The Division of Orthopedic Surgery Research offers a 12-month gap year clinical research training position for second-year and third-year medical students.
The Orthopedic Surgery Medical Student Research Gap Year Program is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated students to strengthen their applications for the Orthopedic Surgery Match.
Students in the Gap Year Program train under consultant mentors in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery Research. Research focus areas may include sports medicine; hip and knee; shoulder and elbow; spine; oncology; pediatrics; trauma; hand; and foot and ankle.
Research opportunities include project design, scientific literature search, data collection and manuscript preparation and more. Students also participate in a one-month clinical rotation in the division and attend weekly didactic sessions in various disciplines within orthopedic surgery to develop a strong foundation of knowledge.
The Gap Year Program includes a stipend of $20,000. Students also can apply for a competitive short-term appointment with the division's NIH T32 training grant, which offers more funding.
Application requirements
The application period for the program starting in June 2024 has closed.
Applicants must:
- Be second-year or third-year medical students at a U.S. medical school and interested in pursuing an orthopedic surgery residency.
- Have successfully completed preclinical course requirements and USMLE Step 1.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Applications must include:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Personal statement.
- USMLE Step 1 score report.
- Medical school transcript.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this program.
Contact: Email us with questions about the program or application process.