MED2028 Orthopedic Research Gap Year Opportunity

[Lori Ferguson]

Med student Elsa Diaw, currently on a research gap year at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, wanted to share this information with you:


For anyone who may be interested in this opportunity,


The Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Research Gap Year Program is a paid, 12-month clinical research fellowship for rising second- and third-year U.S. medical students interested in orthopedic surgery. Fellows work with faculty mentors in one of six subspecialties, Foot & Ankle, Hip & Knee, Pediatrics, Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine, or Trauma, and third-year students complete a one-month orthopedic clerkship at the end of the year.


The program includes a $20,000 stipend, with the option to apply for additional funding through a competitive NIH T32 training grant. Weekly didactic sessions cover research methods, leadership development, mentorship for the residency match, and fundamental surgical skills.


A single-application match process streamlines placement across all six divisions. The program has a strong track record of high research productivity and successful orthopedic surgery residency matches.


Application window: Nov. 3-Dec. 19, 2025


Required materials: CV, two recommendation letters, personal statement, USMLE Step 1 (if applicable), and transcript. Visa sponsorship is not available.


Interested applicants can apply using the link provided on their page:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mayo.edu/research/departments-divisions/division-orthopedic-surgery/opportunities/gap-year-program__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Mzuh2G_5mgktBTH_0pYZuEvdEOKJ42n-zS-flFhikM-8goO4IWBJsU7GA9Nf_VH6U4kvM-DhHBuKQcvwRrVv5-Vk-mfNyA$ 


Please contact Elsa Diaw (diawe at upstate.edu) with any questions about the program.


Best,
Elsa Diaw
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