Orthopaedic PhD research in United States
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Outcomes, Evidence & Rehabilitation · 55Trauma · 48Regeneration & Biomaterials · 17Biomechanics, Imaging & Devices · 13Shoulder & Elbow · 10Sports & Arthroscopy · 8Hip & Knee · 6Oncology & Infection · 4
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Prof. David BareiUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterPeriarticular Fractures, Tibial Plateau & Trauma EducationProf. Daphne M. BeingessnerUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterElbow Trauma, Periarticular Fractures & OutcomesProf. Stephen K. BenirschkeUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterFoot and Ankle Trauma & Complex ReconstructionAssoc. Prof. Robert P. Dunbar Jr.University of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterLower-Limb Fractures, Nonunion & MalunionProf. Reza FiroozabadiUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterPelvic Trauma, Clinical Research & PainAssoc. Prof. Michael GithensUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterNonunion, Periarticular Trauma & RecoveryAssoc. Prof. Conor P. KlewenoUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterPelvic and Acetabular Trauma & ReconstructionProf. Sean E. NorkUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterPeriarticular Fractures, Pilon Trauma & NonunionAsst. Prof. Zachary RockovUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterFracture Healing, Nonunion & Periarticular InjuriesAsst. Prof. Erika RoddyUniversity of Washington · Harborview Medical CenterOrthopaedic Trauma, Fracture Outcomes & EducationProf. Robert V. O’TooleUniversity of Maryland · R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterHigh-Energy Trauma, Pelvic Fractures & Clinical TrialsProf. Andrew N. PollakUniversity of Maryland · R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterMusculoskeletal Injury, Trauma Systems & Intervention ResearchProf. Jason W. NasconeUniversity of Maryland · R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterPelvis, Acetabulum, Nonunion & Limb DeformityProf. Marcus F. SciadiniUniversity of Maryland · R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterComplex Fractures, Malunion & Post-Traumatic ReconstructionAssoc. Prof. Nathan N. O’HaraUniversity of Maryland · R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterTrauma Health Economics, Trials & Patient PreferencesAssoc. Prof. Satoru OtsuruUniversity of Maryland · R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterBone Repair, Regenerative Therapy & Translational TraumaProf. Joseph P. StainsUniversity of Maryland · R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterBone Cell Biology, Fracture Repair & MechanobiologyProf. Saam MorshedUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteTrauma Outcomes, Nonunion, Infection & Global SurgeryAssoc. Prof. David ShearerUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteGlobal Trauma, Cost Effectiveness & Open FracturesProf. Ralph MarcucioUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteFracture Repair, Skeletal Stem Cells & PolytraumaProf. Chelsea S. BahneyUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteFracture Healing, Stem Cells & Translational RegenerationProf. David LowenbergUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteOsteomyelitis, Nonunion, Biofilm & Limb SalvageProf. Utku KandemirUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteFracture Fixation, Pelvic Trauma & Clinical OutcomesAssoc. Prof. Anthony DingUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteUpper-Extremity Trauma, Microsurgery & EducationProf. Michael J. GardnerStanford University · Orthopaedic Trauma ResearchFracture Outcomes, Pelvic Trauma, Infection & NonunionAssoc. Prof. Julius BishopStanford University · Orthopaedic Trauma ResearchExtremity Fractures, Pelvic Trauma & ReconstructionAsst. Prof. L. Henry GoodnoughStanford University · Orthopaedic Trauma ResearchFracture Healing, Infection & Translational ResearchProf. Kenneth A. EgolNYU Grossman School of Medicine · Trauma and Fracture SurgeryFracture Outcomes, Geriatric Trauma & EducationProf. Philipp LeuchtNYU Grossman School of Medicine · Trauma and Fracture SurgeryFracture Biology, Skeletal Stem Cells & RegenerationAssoc. Prof. Sanjit R. KondaNYU Grossman School of Medicine · Trauma and Fracture SurgeryHip Fractures, Geriatric Trauma & OutcomesProf. Nirmal C. TejwaniNYU Grossman School of Medicine · Trauma and Fracture SurgeryComplex Fractures, Trauma Reconstruction & EducationAssoc. Prof. Abhishek GantaNYU Grossman School of Medicine · Trauma and Fracture SurgeryHip Fractures, Periarticular Trauma & Clinical OutcomesProf. David L. HelfetHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicinePelvic and Acetabular Trauma & Complex ReconstructionProf. William M. RicciHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineFracture Fixation, Trauma Trials & OutcomesProf. Austin T. FragomenHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineDeformity Correction, Nonunion & BiomechanicsProf. S. Robert RozbruchHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineLimb Lengthening, Bone Defects & OsseointegrationDr. Brian Joseph PageHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicinePelvic Trauma, Bone Defects, Infection & Limb SalvageDr. Taylor J. ReifHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineBone Defects, Trauma Reconstruction & OsseointegrationDr. Jason Shih HoellwarthHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineLimb Deformity, Lengthening & Post-Traumatic ReconstructionProf. Mark VrahasCedars-Sinai · Orthopaedic Trauma ProgramMajor Trauma, Pelvic Fractures & Systems of CareProf. Charles MoonCedars-Sinai · Orthopaedic Trauma ProgramComplex Fractures, Trauma Reconstruction & OutcomesProf. Milton T. LittleCedars-Sinai · Orthopaedic Trauma ProgramFracture Fixation, Trauma Education & Clinical ResearchAssoc. Prof. Carol LinCedars-Sinai · Orthopaedic Trauma ProgramOrthopaedic Trauma, Fracture Outcomes & EducationAssoc. Prof. Thuan LyHarvard Medical School · Mass General Brigham Orthopaedic TraumaComplex Trauma, Fracture Reconstruction & OutcomesProf. Mitchel HarrisHarvard Medical School · Mass General Brigham Orthopaedic TraumaOrthopaedic Trauma, Systems of Care & Clinical ResearchAsst. Prof. Abhiram BhashyamHarvard Medical School · Mass General Brigham Orthopaedic TraumaUpper-Extremity Trauma, Global Surgery & OutcomesProf. Theodore Miclau IIIUniversity of California, San Francisco · Orthopaedic Trauma InstituteOrthopaedic Trauma, Fracture Repair & Global Injury ResearchProf. Constance R. ChuStanford UniversityKnee & SportsProf. Yunzhi Peter YangStanford UniversityBone & RegenerationProf. Louis J. SoslowskyUniversity of PennsylvaniaTendon & ShoulderProf. Farshid GuilakWashington University in St. LouisCartilage & RegenerationProf. Jay D. KeenerWashington University in St. LouisShoulder & ElbowProf. Scott A. RodeoHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineShoulder & SportsProf. Martha M. MurrayHarvard Medical School · Boston Children's HospitalKnee & SportsProf. Leesa M. GalatzIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiShoulder & ElbowProf. Stavros ThomopoulosColumbia University · Biomedical Engineering & Orthopaedic SurgeryTendon & ShoulderProf. William N. LevineColumbia University Irving Medical CenterShoulder & ElbowProf. Suzanne MaherHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineCartilage & MeniscusDr Miguel OteroHospital for Special Surgery · Weill Cornell MedicineOsteoarthritis & CartilageProf. X. Edward GuoColumbia University · Biomedical EngineeringBone & MechanobiologyProf. Augustus D. MazzoccaMassachusetts General Hospital · Harvard Medical SchoolShoulder & SportsProf. Bassem ElhassanMassachusetts General Hospital · Harvard Medical SchoolShoulder & ElbowProf. Orhun MuratogluMassachusetts General Hospital · Harvard Medical SchoolImplants & BiomaterialsProf. Young-Min KwonMassachusetts General Hospital · Harvard Medical SchoolHip & Knee ArthroplastyProf. Paul Tornetta IIIBoston Medical Center · Boston UniversityTrauma & Fracture HealingProf. Jenna GallowayMassachusetts General Hospital · Harvard Medical SchoolMusculoskeletal Development & RegenerationProf. David RingUniversity of Texas at Austin · Dell Medical SchoolElbow & Upper Extremity
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How to apply in the United States
US searches usually spell it “orthopedic”; this directory uses the international “orthopaedic”. It is the same field, and both spellings point to the same profiles.
Commonly five to six years, including coursework, qualifying exams and the dissertation. A bachelor's degree (or master's) in engineering, biology, biomedical science, kinesiology or a related field. Research experience matters more than a clinical qualification; surgeons follow a separate MD-PhD or research-fellowship route.
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Applying for an orthopedic PhD in the United States
Is it “orthopedic” or “orthopaedic” PhD?
They are two spellings of the same field. US universities and funders write “orthopedic”; the UK, Australia and much of the world write “orthopaedic”. This directory uses “orthopaedic” but covers both.
Do I need to be a surgeon to do a PhD in orthopedic research in the US?
No. Most orthopaedic-research PhD students come from engineering, biology, biomedical science, kinesiology or physical-therapy backgrounds. Surgeons who want a research doctorate usually take an MD-PhD or a dedicated research-fellowship route instead.
Are US PhD programmes funded?
Many research-intensive STEM PhD programmes offer admitted students funding through research or teaching assistantships plus tuition remission, but it is programme-specific. Read the funding terms in your offer letter rather than assuming.
Should I email a US professor before applying?
Usually it helps, especially for engineering and biomedical-science programmes, but formal admission is through the programme. Some programmes ask you to name faculty of interest in the application; others use rotations. Follow each programme's own guidance.
Can international students apply for NIH or NSF fellowships?
NRSA fellowships and the NSF GRFP are generally restricted to US citizens, nationals and permanent residents. International students are typically funded through assistantships, faculty grants or external awards such as Fulbright.
When do I apply for a PhD starting next autumn?
Many deadlines fall between December and January, so preparation usually begins the preceding August to October. Check each programme's own deadline.