Pediatric Orthopedic and Spinal Deformity Research Fellowship at Children's Mercy
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s Mercy Hospital is offers a one-year, funded research fellowship designed for medical students or unmatched medical graduates with an interest in orthopedic surgery.
Opportunities:
- Receive direct mentorship from orthopedic faculty
- Gain practical experience in the formulation, execution and presentation of a variety of successful research types across each research Level of Evidence tier
- Present research at regional and national orthopedic conferences
- Network with orthopedic surgery residents (fro UMKC, KU, and KCU), fellows, and attending surgeons
- Participate in departmental didactics, grand rounds, journal clubs, and guest lectureships
- Obtain experience that supports the student to enter competitive orthopedic surgery residency programs
- Learn to teach research methodology to medical students and residents
- Develop lifelong learning and curiosity
- Grow your clinical knowledge base through continued involvement in the delivery of orthopedic care
Application Timeline:
- The deadline to submit application materials is 1200 CST, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Find more information about the fellowship, including duties and expectations, pay and benefits, application requirements and the interview process at the link below.
Current Fellowship
Roy James II is a Research Assistant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. A Cleveland native, he studied at Ohio State University and later earned both a master’s degree in anatomy and his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). He’s excited to support the team’s research and contribute to advancing orthopedic care.
