Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic
Research Scholar Award
The Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award promotes clinical research by giving extraordinary medical students the opportunity to investigate pertinent topics in clinical orthopaedic research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
This funded “year-out” scholar program is unique because it was specifically designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will dedicate a year to clinical research with CHOP orthopaedic surgeons before either the third or fourth year of medical school.
Given the competitive nature of the orthopaedic residency process, our research scholars will have a substantial edge over their peers.
Learning from the experts
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in pediatric orthopaedic patient care, education, and basic and clinical research. In fact, CHOP physicians have pioneered many orthopedic surgical procedures.
Our physicians are internationally renowned for their skill in limb-sparing surgery, tumors, spines, hand, sports and trauma. The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at CHOP has consistently ranked in the top five children’s hospitals in the nation for orthopaedic care by U.S.News & World Report.
We have 18 board-certified attending physicians, each with different subspecialties in pediatric orthopaedics.
Prerequisites for application
- Applicants should be completing their second or third year of medical school. Preference will be given to third-year students.
- The student must be in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery.
- The successful applicant will be responsible, motivated, intellectually curious and independent.
Award stipend
The recipient of this award will receive a $20,000 stipend to cover living expenses for the year.
How to apply
Eligible students can download the Research Scholar Award brochure and the Research Scholar Award application.
Detailed directions can be found on the application.
The deadline for submissions is Feb. 1, 2012. However, we recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.
Completed applications can be emailed to John M. Flynn, MD.
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If you have additional questions, please contact Norma Rendon.
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