Emory Orthopaedics Summer Scholars Application

In an effort to increase diversity within the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as other surgical specialties, Emory University's Department of Orthopaedics has developed an immersion opportunity for under-represented minorities, including women and people of color, through a 6-week summer internship program. This program allows students to participate in a directed internship with an overall goal of increasing exposure to the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.

This is an in-person opportunity that will run from June 2 - July 11, 2025.

The application window is Dec. 16, 2024 until Feb. 17, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m.

Applicants selected for interviews will be notified on or before February 25. Interviews will take place on March 3rd and 5th from 6:30pm - 8pm (applicants will be assigned to either day). We anticipate making offers to join the program by Friday, March 7.

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

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are college juniors and seniors, and first and second-year medical students who are underrepresented in medicine according to the AAMC*. 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.

*"Underrepresented in medicine means those racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population."

Application Requirements

Completion of one essay
Completion of three 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: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 @ 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, 2025?*

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

What is your gender identity?*

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryTransgender

Feel free to provide your pronouns

Are you a U.S. citizen?*

YesNo

Ethnic Origin*

HispanicNon-Hispanic

Race? (Choose one or more)

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

What interest(s) do you have in the field of orthopedic surgery?*

Please share any previous experience(s) you have had in orthopedic surgery.

In 300 - 500 words, address your academic goals, what you intend to do with your education and why an internship is important to you. 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 three 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.

What do you hope to gain from an experience in the Orthopaedic Surgery Summer Scholars Internship Program? 300 words or less.

0/300

What has been your biggest challenge or struggle up to this point, and how did you overcome it? 300 words or less.

0/300

What is something about yourself that others would be surprised to know? 300 words or less.

0/300

Do you have a 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.