Program Overview

Introduction to the Poggi Pediatric Orthopaedics Research Fellowship

The Johns Hopkins Poggi Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award is a year-long fellowship program designed for extraordinary medical students. This prestigious award offers fellows the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge clinical research and acquire the skills necessary to produce high-quality papers.

Details, Eligibility, and Application

• Program duration: one year
• Applicants should be completing their third year of medical school (in rare circumstances, uniquely qualified students finishing their second year of medical school may be considered).
• Applicants must be in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery.
• The recipient of this award will receive a $30,000 stipend to cover living expenses for the year, as well as travel expenses for national presentations.
• Eligible students can apply by filling out the application form and submitting the following supplemental documents:
  • One letter of recommendation
  • An unofficial medical school transcript
  • An updated curriculum vitae
  • A PDF of their official USMLE Step 1 score report
• Application period: October 1 - December 31, 2024 (11:59 PM EST)

Program Components

Research

The Poggi Fellow will be involved in a variety of research projects designed to answer questions and solve problems in the areas of pediatric orthopaedic trauma, sports medicine, spine, hip and hand disorders, patient safety, healthcare quality and value, as well as medical economics. Completed projects by Poggi Fellows will be submitted for publication in the best orthopaedic journals and presentations at national and international conferences.

Clinical Experience

Poggi Fellows participate actively in the outpatient clinical program, including weekly outpatient clinics. Poggi Fellows see patients alongside the pediatric orthopaedic faculty, developing mastery of pediatric physical exam of fractures, shoulders, knees, spines, and hips, image interpretation, and decision-making. By the end of the year, Poggi Fellows are able to function independently in the clinic.

Mentorship

All attending physicians in the program are involved in research and available as mentors. Fellows meet with pediatric faculty several times a week to ensure satisfactory supervision and mentorship.

Meet Our Poggi Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellows

A list of current and past fellows, including their medical school, undergraduate school, and personal interests, is available. This includes but is not limited to:

• John P. Avendano
• Myung-Jin Cha
• Gregory Benes
• Daniel Badin
• Frederick Mun
• Krishna Vangipuram Suresh
• Ijezie Ikwuezunma
• Majd Marrache
• Niyathi Prasad
• Graham Beutler
• Caleb Gottlich
• Francisco Eguia
• Derek Nhan
• Walter Klyce
• Brian Sullivan
• Adam Margalit

About the Poggi Family

The family of Francis "Biff" X. Poggi and Amy Poggi endowed the Poggi Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award as an extension of their interest in teaching and mentorship. It was given in gratitude for care provided at Johns Hopkins.

Fellowship Faculty

• Erin Honcharuk, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Amit Jain, MD MBA, Chief, Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
• R. Jay Lee, MD, Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Nakul Suhas Talathi, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Ranjit Varghese, MBBS, Medical Director, Arthrogryposis Clinic, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery