David P. Roye, Jr., MD, Clinical Research Fellowship

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Dr. David P. Roye, Jr.

The David P. Roye, Jr., MD, Clinical Research Fellowship at Columbia Orthopedics and New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital comprises both clinical and research exposure within the field of Pediatric Orthopedics. Our mission is to improve pediatric musculoskeletal health through evidence-based clinical research. This one-year clinical research fellowship is for medical students interested in pursuing a career in Orthopedic Surgery. This program will offer hands-on collaboration with junior and senior faculty research mentors, including orthopedic surgeons. The fellow will work in the fields of clinical research, patient-based outcome research, and quality and safety research. 

"Producing meaningful clinical research is intrinsic to the mission of an academic pediatric orthopedic service. The renowned clinical laboratory at Columbia Orthopedics has provided leadership in a number of important areas and continues to spearhead investigations that have significantly impacted patient care. The continuing mission of productive clinical research cannot be accomplished without the energy, intelligence, and continuity provided by our research fellows, the next generation of leaders," Dr. David Roye, Emeritus St. Giles Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. 

About Dr. David Roye

After more than forty years of dedication, excellence, and loyalty to his patients and the academic community, David P. Roye, Jr., MD, retired from Columbia in 2020. Dr. Roye began his career at Columbia in 1980 and has touched countless lives in his role as caregiver, teacher, and mentor. Dr. Roye retains an emeritus title at Columbia and continues to mentor our fellows. "To honor his incredible legacy at Columbia and in the field of Orthopedic Surgery we have established the David P. Roye, Jr., MD, Clinical Research Fellowship, focused on advancing education and training in the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics," said Dr. Michael Vitale, Director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics.   

Application Requirements

The following items are due by March 1, 2024: 

  1. CVUSMLE Step 1 score
  2. Transcript
  3. One Letter of Recommendation
  4. Statement of Interest (limit to one page) 
  5. One Writing Sample

How To Apply

Please send the above application requirements by March 1, 2024, to:

Kevin Lu
Pediatric Orthopedic Research Coordinator
kl3296@cumc.columbia.edu