Department of Orthopaedics Summer Scholar Program

Course Chair

Paul Di Cesare, M.D.

Faculty Instructor of Record and Student Liaison

Eric Giza, M.D.

The Department of Orthopaedics Summer Scholar is offered to medical students during the summer between their 1st and 2nd years.  The course is six weeks in length and includes both research and clinical components.  Students will complete a research project, spend one day per week in the operating room, and a half day per week in clinic.  Students will be introduced to both clinical and laboratory musculoskeletal research and will learn how to follow a line of investigation and write a scientific publishable manuscript.  It is an excellent opportunity for students interested in general surgery or a surgical subspecialty to review musculoskeletal anatomy and medicine.  Eight units are available for credit if the student chooses not to pursue funding or a stipend.  Students may apply for a stipend through the Medical Student Research Fellowship offered through the School of Medicine's Office of Medical Research or outside resources.  Upon completion of the summer the student will submit an evaluation on the course and receive feedback from the Faculty Instructor of Record.

Please contact Lisa Scarabino, Administrative Assistant to Dr. Eric Giza for details at 916.734.0212.