Emory Orthopaedics Summer Scholars Application

The Emory University Department of Orthopaedics offers a six-week summer immersion program designed to introduce motivated undergraduate and early medical students to the field of orthopaedic surgery.

Participants engage in structured clinical observation, professional mentorship, and educational programming intended to deepen understanding of orthopaedic practice, academic medicine, and career pathways in healthcare. The program emphasizes exposure, preparation, and informed exploration of the field.

This experience is particularly well-suited for students seeking guided entry into academic medicine who have had little to no exposure to clinical settings or mentorship.

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This is an in-person opportunity that will run from June 1 - July 10, 2026. Selected applicants must be available for the entire session.

The application window is Dec. 18, 2025 until Feb. 20, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

Applicants selected for interviews will be notified on or before March 1. Interviews will take place on March 16th and 18th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm (applicants will be assigned to either day). We anticipate making offers to join the program by Friday, March 20.

*Please note: while there may be some minor research components of the program, this should not be considered a research internship.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are college juniors and seniors, and first and second-year medical students. All applicants must be in good academic standing from an accredited U.S. college or university. U.S. Non-citizen Nationals or Permanent Residents of the U.S. are eligible to apply.

Gap-year students are also eligible to apply.

Application Requirements

Completion of essay question
Completion of two short-answer responses
CV/resume

Not required, but suggested is one letter of recommendation from a professor, mentor or anyone who can speak to your potential as an applicant to this program.

Please do not have multiple recommendations sent, only one will be accepted.

Recommender should send their letter to ortho.residency@emory.edu
Subject: Summer Scholar LOR re: applicant first + last name

Application deadline: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 @ 11:59pm EST

I have read and understood the eligibility requirements for the program.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone number*

Email address*

Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

What will your academic level be as of Aug. 1, 2026?*

What is/was your declared major?*

Current or most recent G.P.A.*

Ex: 3.2

Institution and graduation date:*

Name of school; graduation month/year

If you are an undergraduate student, have you applied for admission to medical school?*

YesNoN/A

Are you a U.S. citizen?*

YesNo

Are you a first-generation college student?*

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend collegeNo, either my parents or grandparents attended college

Did you apply for this internship last year or in previous years?*

YesNo

Reapplicants are welcome, but unfortunately are not given any kind of priority or special review.

What is your Career Objective?*

0/100

Please describe your interest in orthopaedic surgery or healthcare more broadly. What led you to apply to this program?*

0/100

In 300 - 500 words, how do you anticipate participation in this program will support your academic and/or professional development at this stage? Consider your goals, and include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely qualified for internship consideration.

How will you submit the essay?*

As an attachment.Fill in below.

Essay:

0/500

Please review the questions below. You may respond in the spaces provided or include them as an attachment along with your essay.*

I will attach my responses.I will write my responses below.

Describe your first meaningful interaction in a clinical or healthcare environment. What stood out to you? 300 words or less.*

0/300

What has been your biggest challenge or struggle up to this point (personally or academically), and how did you overcome it (or what are you doing to overcome it)? 300 words or less.*

0/300

Are you related to or have a personal relationship with anyone affiliated with Emory University or Emory Healthcare?*

YesNo

Please provide their name(s) and title(s) if possible.

E-signature:*

By typing your name above, you attest that all information provided is true and accurate.

Be sure to upload (as PDF or Word Doc only): CV and if applicable, essay and additional question responses.