The Campbell Clinic Foundation is proud to partner with the UTHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering to host a Summer Orthopaedic Internship in 2025 to encourage and support undergraduate women who aim to pursue medical education and focus on orthopaedic medicine.

The program will run June 16-July 25, 2025.

The program offers mentorship by current and future orthopaedic surgeons, advance practice providers and other healthcare professionals and executives; exposure to the operative, clinical and business components of medicine; and camaraderie and development among the participants.

In addition, the opportunities to network include introductions and interaction with executives and physicians representing various healthcare institutions and industry-leading companies. Under the direction of UTHSC researchers, interns will study orthopaedic conditions more prevalent among female patients.

Interested? 

Contact Jamie at jwharten@uthsc.edu to request the application link.

To be considered, applicants must submit the following information:

• Name and contact information
• College information, including anticipated Date of Graduation, Major(s), Minor(s), Certificate(s) and Cumulative GPA
• List pre-med/pre-healthcare coursework, the institution where completed (e.g. college/university), and grade.  
• Attach: Unofficial transcript; CV or resume (including co-curricular, service, leadership, etc. experiences); 1-2 Letters of recommendation from an academic, professional, and/or educational mentor(s)
• Questions
  • Explain why you are interested in orthopaedics. Describe the experience(s) or exposure you’ve had to this medical specialty. How do you see this internship contributing to your journey to becoming a medical professional?  (200-400 words)
  • What are your career goals and/or future aspirations?  (200-400 words)
  • Share an example of a time you worked as part of a team to achieve a goal. What role did you play and how did you contribute? (200-400 words)
  • Describe how your participation in the Orthopaedic Summer Internship will promote and support women in orthopaedics and medical careers. (200-400 words)

For more details, visit Summer Orthopaedic Internship!