Student Research Opportunities
Student Research Opportunities
2026 Medical Student Summer Research Internship
APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 21
The Summer Research Program is looking for highly motivated students who are interested in gaining
mentor led clinical and research experience within the real world of orthopaedics.
Must be available 40 hours a week for 8-10 consecutive weeks during the summer months.
Paid stipends available, including a limited amount of housing options.
Please Apply Now
Any questions submit to melissa.spendlove@usc.utah.edu
Clinical and Research Experience
The University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics Research Program accepts highly motivated students and trainees at all levels who are interested in gaining clinical and research experience within musculoskeletal biology, bioengineering and clinical research and are pursuing a basic science, medical degree or health related graduate degree.
We have multiple ongoing clinical trials and research projects at any given time. The goal of our research studies is to increase the scientific knowledge of the field, and ultimately to improve the quality of life in our patient population.
There are several opportunities for students, both paid and volunteer and over the summer or on a part-time basis during the school year. Students will assist with a variety of tasks including chart reviews, data cleaning, analysis and presentation, and literature review. In addition, interested students can also help with ongoing clinical trials.
Orthopaedic sub-specialties research opportunities:
- Adult Reconstruction
- Foot & Ankle
- Hand
- Pediatric Spine
- Pediatrics
- Shoulder
- Sports – Shoulder/Elbow
- Sports Non-Operative
- Spine
- Trauma
- Musculoskeletal and Tumor Biology
Contact Us
Melissa Spendlove
Email: melissa.spendlove@hsc.utah.edu
University of Utah Orthopaedic Center
590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108