Explore the Orthopedic Visiting Research Program

    Overview

    Our orthopaedic research has led to transformational changes in patient treatments. Our faculty and staff are working on innovative research developing new materials, improving surgical techniques and designing medical devices. Our clinical research work primarily involves the study of patients who experience orthopaedic injuries and the treatments that help these patients heal from their injuries. Our basic research focuses on biomechanics, biomaterials, and translational research.

    Candidates should be literate in Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior coursework in statistics and computer science and a basic understanding of Microsoft Access is a plus. Past experience with clinical research is helpful but not required.

    Requirements

    All local full-time undergraduate and graduate/medical students are eligible to apply, provided they are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

    International students are eligible to apply, provided they meet the J-1 visa requirements.

    MDs are eligible to apply, provided the meet the funding (and visa, if necessary) requirements.

    Funding Requirements

    • If you are student, actively enrolled in an educational program, you must show a personal bank statement with at least $35,000/year
    • If you are an MD, no longer enrolled in an educational program, you must show proof of salary from your home institution. This amount must be at least $70,000/year to be compliant with internal policy.

    Please be aware, if you do not meet the above funding requirements, we will not be able to accept you into this program.

    How to Apply

    If you are interested in applying for our program, please complete the online application form and submit supporting documents. The supporting documents include:

    • your resume
    • one letter of recommendation

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

    FAQs

    Who is eligible to apply?

    All local full-time undergraduate and graduate/medical students are eligible to apply, provided they are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

    International students are eligible to apply, provided they meet the J1 visa requirements.

    MDs are eligible to apply only if they are funded by their home institution.

    All applicants must be able to commit at least four months to this program.

    All visa and funding requirements will be provided once application is reviewed and accepted.

    I’m a senior, am I eligible to apply?

    Unfortunately, graduating seniors are unable to apply. Interns must be enrolled in an academic program.

    I'm enrolled in a post-baccalaureate program, can I still apply?

    Yes, students in post-baccalaureate programs are eligible to apply.

    How many recommendations do I need? How are they submitted?

    Each applicant must provide one letter of recommendation. Recommendation letters must be uploaded through the link sent to your letter writers. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted via email, fax, or any other method.

    What are the J1 visa requirements?

    Please refer to the MGB International Office website here for information on visa paperwork. Once your application is approved, you will be put in touch with our visa manager for more details.