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The Morgan and Madison McClellan International Research Fellowship

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)

The 2025-2026 IGOT Research Fellowship application is now CLOSED.

IGOT Research Fellows

  • Shravya Kakulamarri

    Shravya Kakulamarri

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2024-2025

  • Charlotte Wahle

    Charlotte Wahle

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2024-2025

  • Baba Adejuyigbe

    Baba Adejuyigbe

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2023-2024

  • Francisco Gomez Alvarado

    Francisco Gomez Alvarado

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2023-2024

  • Jamieson O'Marr

    Jamieson O'Marr

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2022-2023

  • Patricia Rodarte

    Patricia Rodarte

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2022-2023

  • Michael Flores

    Michael Flores

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2021-2022

  • Kelsey Brown

    Kelsey Brown

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2021-2022

  • Mayur Urva

    Mayur Urva

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2020-2021

  • Abigail Cortez

    Abigail Cortez

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2020-2021

  • Claire Donnelley

    Claire Donnelley

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2019-2020

  • Ericka Von Kaeppler

    Ericka Von Kaeppler

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2019-2020

    Funded by Operation Rainbow

  • Patrick Albright

    Patrick Albright

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2018-2019

  • Syed Ali

    Syed Ali

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2018-2019 

    Funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

  • Sravya Challa

    Sravya Challa

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2017-2018

  • John Ibrahim

    John Ibrahim

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2017-2018 

    Funded by UCSF rAPTR

  • Devin Conway

    Devin Conway

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2016-2017

  • Hao-Hua Wu

    Hao-Hua Wu

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2015-2016

  • Max Liu

    Max Liu

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2015-2016 

    Funded by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

  • Kushal Patel

    Kushal Patel

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2013-2014

  • Iain Elliot

    Iain Elliot

    IGOT Research Fellow 

    2012-2013

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