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Each summer, the Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers undergraduate and graduate medical students the opportunity to participate in a research internship. As a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital, BIDMC's world-class patient care is built on the foundation of high-quality, empirically-driven clinical research. BIDMC ranks highly in the country for National Institutes of Health funding among independent hospitals, having received $135 million in funding in 2020. With revolutionary advances and therapies happening within the institute, BIDMC is a national and international leader in translational research. Our 1,250 full-time physicians constitute almost a quarter of Harvard Medical School's faculty.

The student internship placements span both clinical research and basic science domains. Our clinical divisions include: Foot and Ankle, Hand and Upper Extremity, Joint Replacement and Reconstruction, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Orthopedic Oncology, Orthopedic Trauma, The Spine Center at BIDMC, and Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. Our research labs include the Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies (CAOS) and the Musculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative (MTII).

The main aim of the internship is to provide interns with a basic understanding about clinical, translational, or basic research, primarily through providing practical experience. The secondary aim is to inform interns on their potential career choices, whether through shadowing in the clinical environment, hands-on experience with the research, or discussion with faculty about their career path and choices. Over the last decade, we have mentored dozens of students and many have used our program as a launchpad to medical school, graduate school, or a career in science. Past interns have turned into collaborators once they have completed their graduate work and training.

We are looking for candidates who are interested in medicine, engineering, or science. Prior coursework in engineering and computer science is a plus. Candidates should be literate in Microsoft Word and Excel. Past experience with clinical or bench research is helpful but not required. Details about available projects can be found on our application.