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IGOT Research Fellowship (supported by the Morgan and Madison McClellan International Research fund)

Morgan and Madison McClellan

The Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Global Research Initiative, offers the IGOT Research Fellowship (supported by the Morgan and Madison McClellan International Research fund). The 10-month to 1-year opportunity is for third and fourth-year medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery and global health. The specialist research position is designed to build upon fundamental skills and hands-on research experience critical to implementing orthopaedic research projects globally. This endowed fellowship was started by a generous gift from Dr. Trigg McClellan of the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute in honor of his daughters, Morgan and Madison McClellan. A stipend will be provided to the research fellow for living expenses including UCSF benefits.


Donate to the Morgan and Madison McClellan International Research fund here.

 

Required Qualifications: 
Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or four years of equivalent research experience

  • Second, third, or fourth year medical student
  • Verification of authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Applicants who have a strong interest in global health and orthopaedics
  • Prior clinical research experience
  • Completion of USMLE Step 1 is not mandatory but is preferred

Supporting Documents: 

  • Unofficial medical school transcript
  • One letter of recommendation
  • One-page personal statement
  • Updated curriculum vitae
  • Official USMLE Step 1 Score Report if applicable 

(if you are unable to take your Step 1 prior to the deadline, please email igot.oti@ucsf.edu)

In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability. UCSF does not use race, gender, sex, or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination
 

The 2026-2027 IGOT Research Fellowship application is now OPEN and will close on Friday, January 30 at 5pm PST.

IGOT Research Fellows

  • Sheryne Zeitoun

    Sheryne Zeitoun

    2025-2026
    Yale University
     

  • Chellandra Samuels, IGOT Fellow 2025-2026

    Chellandra Samuels

    2025-2026
    SUNY Downstate University
     

  • Shravya Kakulamarri

    Shravya Kakulamarri

    2024-2025
    UT Southwestern Medical Center
     

  • Charlotte Wahle

    Charlotte Wahle

    2024-2025
    University of California, Los Angeles
     

  • Baba Adejuyigbe

    Baba Adejuyigbe

    2023-2024
    University of California, Los Angeles
     

  • Francisco Gomez Alvarado

    Francisco Gomez Alvarado

    2023-2024
    University of California, San Francisco
     

  • Jamieson O'Marr

    Jamieson O'Marr

    2022-2023
    Yale University
     

  • Patricia Rodarte

    Patricia Rodarte

    2022-2023
    Brown University
     

  • Michael Flores

    Michael Flores

    2021-2022
    Yale University
     

  • Kelsey Brown

    Kelsey Brown

    2021-2022
    Brown University
     

  • Mayur Urva

    Mayur Urva

    2020-2021
    New York Medical College
     

  • Abigail Cortez

    Abigail Cortez

    2020-2021
    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
     

  • Claire Donnelley

    Claire Donnelley

    2019-2020
    Columbia University
     

  • Ericka Von Kaeppler

    Ericka Von Kaeppler

    2019-2020
    Funded by Operation Rainbow
    Stanford University
     

  • Patrick Albright

    Patrick Albright

    2018-2019
    Western Michigan University
     

  • Syed Ali

    Syed Ali

    2018-2019
    Funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
    University of Massachusetts
     

  • Sravya Challa

    Sravya Challa

    2017-2018
    University of California, San Diego
     

  • John Ibrahim

    John Ibrahim

    2017-2018
    Funded by UCSF rAPTR
    University of California, San Francisco
     

  • Devin Conway

    Devin Conway

    2016-2017
    Tulane University
     

  • Hao-Hua Wu

    Hao-Hua Wu

    2015-2016
    University of Pennsylvania
     

  • Max Liu

    Max Liu

    2015-2016
    Funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
    Stanford University

  • Kushal Patel

    Kushal Patel

    2013-2014
    University of Illinois

  • Iain Elliot

    Iain Elliot

    2012-2013
    University of Florida
     

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