Orthopedic Surgeon Innovator Fellowship
Program Highlights
- Two-year, immersive fellowship:
- Year 1: Innovation focus (Training with TIDO and work in the Center for Orthopedic Research Translation)
- Year 2: Clinical fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics
- Hands-on participation in the medical device development circle
- Tangible outputs: gain deep exposure to the patent process, prototyping, and commercialization strategies
- Collaborative partnerships with industry leaders in engineering, commercialization, and innovation
The Surgeon-Innovator
- MD or DO with completed U.S. orthopedic surgery residency
- Curious, creative problem-solver
- Passionate about a career involving significant industry collaboration
- Interest or background in engineering, business, or product design
- Aspiring to lead commercialization efforts in academic orthopedic surgery
Core Training
Innovation & Strategy
- Intersection of clinical practice and biomedical enterprise
- Identifying unmet clinical need in academic orthopedic surgery and translating to real-world solutions
Engineering & Prototyping
- Direct collaboration with engineers and research teams on device development, prototyping, and testing
Regulation & Intellectual Property
- Direct interaction with clinical faculty to identify pressing needs
- Conduct market and stakeholder analysis to assess commercial viability
- Formal training in business planning and reimbursement strategies
Commericalization
- Foundational training in IP protection and regulatory pathways
- Focus on mitigating the specific challenges in developing devices for
children and rare disorders
How to Apply
Apply with CV and Letter of Interest to Program Director Benjamin.Shore@childrens.harvard.edu