OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr. Leadership Fellowship Program
A one-year fellowship supporting early-career orthopaedic surgeons in developing leadership and research skills, with emphasis on diversity and advancing clinical research careers.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; specific funding amount not stated; supports leadership development activities.
Summary: One-year fellowship for orthopaedic residents, fellows, and early-career surgeons to develop leadership skills, with emphasis on diversity and research advancement.
Key Information: Priority given to women and underrepresented minorities in orthopaedics.
Description
This fellowship program is designed to foster leadership development among orthopaedic residents, fellows, and early-career surgeons. Over one year, participants engage in a curriculum focused on cultivating leadership qualities such as integrity, decisiveness, vision, and innovation, with the ultimate goal of supporting their research career trajectories. The program places a strong emphasis on increasing diversity in orthopaedic leadership by prioritizing the selection of women and underrepresented minorities. Fellows are expected to demonstrate a clear commitment to clinical research and a desire to become leaders within the orthopaedic community.
