OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr Leadership Fellowship Program Grant

OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr Leadership Fellowship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Summary

The OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr Leadership Fellowship Program is a one-year virtual fellowship aimed at developing leadership skills in orthopedic residents. The program includes individual coaching, clinical research mentoring, educational opportunities, and an annual leadership retreat. It prioritizes candidates like orthopedic residents (PGY3-PGY5), fellows, and early-career surgeons who show a commitment to orthopedic clinical research and leadership in the orthopedic community.

Overview

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Who We Are The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving patients’ lives by funding musculoskeletal research that advances clinical practice. OREF was founded in 1955 by orthopaedic surgeons to help their colleagues investigate research questions important to the field, independent of commercial concerns. Since 1955, OREF has awarded more than 4,700 grants, providing nearly $150 million in support of musculoskeletal research. OREF strives to improve clinical care and patient outcomes by advancing innovative research, developing new investigators, and uniting the orthopaedic community in promoting musculoskeletal health. As the leading grant-making resource for new investigators, OREF provides important financial support that helps them build a strong foundation for their research careers. Our research grant and education programs are funded entirely through donations and gifts from individuals, musculoskeletal health-focused organizations and foundations, and industry partners. Mission: To fund innovative research that improves musculoskeletal health, support investigators throughout their careers, and collaborate with others to drive improvements in clinical practice. OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr. Leadership Fellowship Program Program Description The one-year virtual fellowship is designed to aid and develop leadership skills in the orthopedic resident's research career path. The curriculum focuses on leadership development, including cultivating integrity, selflessness, decisiveness, organization, benevolence, vision, communication, and innovation. Curriculum Components Individual Coaching & Mentoring (6 months) - An individual coach is assigned based on the resident's particular needs. Regular meetings are conducted to discuss life management, decision-making, career-building, and other leadership actions. Clinical Research Coaching & Mentoring (6 months) – An experienced orthopedic clinical researcher will be assigned to guide and mentor the participant in developing and navigating a clinical research career path. Clinician Scholar educational opportunities, focusing on clinical research career development, may include clinical research grant writing training. Annual Leadership Retreat – Participants are invited to a half-day-long program administered by a prestigious faculty covering general leadership principles, including an emphasis on resilience and energy management. Amount: Funds to be dispersed by OREF to coaches, mentors, and for specific identified expense reimbursement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility & Selection Criteria: Orthopaedic Resident – PGY3 - PGY5Orthopaedic FellowOrthopaedic surgeon with less than 2 years in practiceDemonstrated career interest in orthopedic clinical researchPossess an express desire to be a leader in the orthopedic community