Shoulder & Elbow Research Fellowship
Research Opportunity: 2026–2027 Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship at Rush
Dr. Gregory Nicholson and Dr. Grant Garrigues are inviting applications for a year-long Research Fellowship starting in 2026. They are looking for one ambitious candidate with a deep interest in orthopaedics who is ready to take a “gap year” before or during medical school. Work alongside world-class surgeons at Rush and build a premier foundation for a career in orthopaedic surgery.
Collectively, the team has the most Pubmed shoulder replacement publications in the world over the last 10 years, was awarded the clinical Neer award, and earned a NIH R01 grant for shoulder basic science research.
Joining the Nicholson Research Team offers a coveted opportunity to strengthen your medical school or residency application and prepare you to be a high performing individual. Dr. Nicholson and Dr. Garrigues provide mentorship throughout the application process, letters of recommendation, and strengthening the applicant’s candidacy. Research fellows who have completed a year with the Shoulder & Elbow team have had high rates of acceptances into medical school and orthopaedic residency.
How To apply:
Interested individuals should send the following to: nicholson.research@rushortho.com with subject title “2026-2027 Research Fellowship Application [last name, first name]”
- A brief Cover Letter explaining their motivation for joining the team (what experiences/skills would they contribute),
- CV/resume (with USMLE step I and/or II scores if applicable), and expected starting date
