Program Overview

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Silberstein Pediatric Orthopaedics Research Fellowship

The Silberstein Research Fellowship, named in honor of Dr. Charles E. Silberstein, is a fellowship program for students in the first year of medical school seeking an early start to clinical experience in the orthopaedic field. This is a two-to three-month commitment during the summer. Fellows will work with the pediatric orthopaedic surgery faculty and the Poggi research fellow to bring a project to substantial completion and eventual publication.

Details, Eligibility and Application

• Duration: two to three months during summer
• Applicants should be completing their first year of medical school.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery. The successful applicant will be responsible, motivated, intellectually curious and work well independently and with a team.
• The recipient of this award will receive a $5,000 stipend to cover living expenses for the summer, as well as travel expenses for national presentations.
• Eligible students can apply by filling out the application form and submitting a letter of recommendation, curriculum vitae and your medical school transcript.
• Application period: December 1, 2025 - March 6, 2026 (5 p.m. EST)

Silberstein Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship Alumni

The following are testimonials from past Silberstein Fellows:

Henry Stewart, Summer 2025

• Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• Undergraduate School and Degree: Stanford University, B.S. in Bioengineering
• Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
• My summer as a Silberstein Fellow was a transformative experience that combined clinical immersion and exciting research.

Zaid Elsabbagh, Summer 2024

• Medical school: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: Arizona State University, B.S. in Medicinal Biochemistry
• Hometown: Winona, MN
• The Silberstein Fellowship has been a transformative experience, shaping my perspective on medicine and solidifying my commitment to pediatric orthopaedics.

William ElNemer, Summer 2023

• Medical school: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: Brown University, B.S. in Applied Mathematics – Biology
• Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
• My time as the Charles E. Silberstein fellow has shaped my view of medicine, pediatrics and orthopaedics.

Kenneth Levy, Summer 2022

• Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
• Undergraduate School and Degree: Sophie Davis Program; B.S. in Biomedical Sciences (Seven-year BS/MD Program)
• Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
• My time as a Silberstein Research Fellow was a truly eye-opening experience to the career I hope to pursue in the near future.

Arjun Gupta, Summer 2021

• Medical school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Undergraduate school and degree: The College of New Jersey; B.S. in biology (seven-year accelerated B.S./M.D)
• Hometown: Morganville, NJ
• During my time as the 2021 Charles E. Silberstein fellow, I was given the opportunity to elevate my education in Orthopaedics and medicine at large to an entirely new level.

Amy Xu, Summer 2020

• Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: Stanford University; B.S. in human biology
• Hometown: Riverside, CA
• As a Silberstein Fellow, I was given the ultimate hands-on opportunity to refine my skills as a future academic surgeon.

Hulai Jalloh, Summer 2019

• Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: Princeton University; B.S. in ecology and evolutionary biology
• Hometown: Washington, D.C.
• My summer as a Silberstein Fellow was a rewarding one, as I gained clinical exposure to pediatric orthopedics while also cultivating my research skills.

Barry Bryant, Summer 2018

• Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: University of Notre Dame; B.S. in science-business
• Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
• Joining the ranks of the Silberstein Fellows who went before me is an honor in its own right, but to be associated with Dr. Silberstein is truly a blessing.

Molly Vora, Summer 2018

• Medical school: Boston University School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: Boston University; B.A. in medical sciences
• Hometown: Cupertino, California
• At Johns Hopkins, Molly was involved in research and clinical work.

Matthew Hadad, Summer 2017

• Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: University of Notre Dame; B.S. in biological sciences
• Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
• My experience as the 2017 Silberstein Fellow was the ultimate learning opportunity.

Ethan Cottrill, Summer 2016

• Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Undergraduate school and degree: Johns Hopkins University, M.S. in education; Ohio University, B.S. in chemistry
• Hometown: South Salem, Ohio
• This fellowship has been a life-changing experience – one that has solidified my desire to pursue a career in orthopaedic surgery.

About Dr. Charles E. Silberstein

Dr. Charles E. Silberstein served as a member of the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery for 45 years. He retired in 2011, but not before he became professor emeritus. Dr. Silberstein's 57-year career as a physician enriched the lives of patients, students and colleagues alike. His lifelong interest in the care of children with disabilities led to his 42-year affiliation with the Kennedy Krieger Institute, where he remains on staff.

Fellowship Faculty

R. Jay Lee, MD

• Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Ranjit Varghese, MBBS

• Medical Director, Arthrogryposis Clinic