Research at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery research at Maimonides

Research is an important component of the orthopedic resident’s experience. Treatment modalities, technology, and policy are constantly changing within our dynamic field. Critical analysis of peer-reviewed publication, presentation, and development of study design are integral to a successful orthopedic career. All of our residents are involved in research, and the majority graduate with multiple publications. Ultimately, in line with our program’s mission, the educational advancement is to improve the quality of life and outcomes in the patients we serve.

Our residents have scholarly work featured in some of orthopedic surgery’s top journals including Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, JAAOS, Spine, Journal of Arthroplasty, and many more. Residents travel to present at national and regional conferences to showcase their work. Our residents have presented at national and international conferences including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Clinical Orthopedic Society, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, International Society for Technology and Arthroplasty, Eastern Orthopedic Society, New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons, and many more. 

“Dr. Razi and Dr. Vakharia are phenomenal mentors, and they provided invaluable assistance and guidance with the research, writing and editing process. Overall, the program provided excellent exposure to orthopedics and clinical research, and it was a formative medical school experience that I would highly recommend to any student interested in pursuing research in the field”.
Lauren Gruffi
“It was a fantastic opportunity to develop research and writing skills as well as learn more about the field [of orthopedics] through didactics with other orthopedic surgeons at Maimonides Medical Center. The learning and research opportunities provided by the program were second to none and I am thankful to everyone in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery for their incredible mentorship.”
Stefan Hamaway
“Getting to work with Dr. Razi, Dr. Vakharia and others within the Department of Orthopedics was a unique and exceptional opportunity. As mentors, they provided constant feedback and were always eager and willing to educate us. With their guidance and devotion for teaching, my research article was accepted for publication in a reputable journal.”
Brandon Amirian
“The collegial and comfortable environment that the M.O.R.E. team fostered allowed me to ask questions and learn from many residents and attendings not only about research writing, but also about the field of orthopedic surgery.”
Nabil Khan
“The Maimonides Orthopedic Research Experience was an incredible summer opportunity, combining academic lectures from experts in the field with interesting and relevant research opportunities.”
Alexander S. Imas
“As a result of the M.O.R.E. program, I feel more comfortable writing clinical manuscripts and analyzing clinical data, and I better understand the process of revising and submitting a manuscript, all while learning more about the field of orthopedics”
Lucas Voyvodic

Our residents have scholarly work featured in some of orthopedic surgery’s top journals including Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, JAAOS, Spine, Journal of Arthroplasty, and many more. Residents travel to present at national and regional conferences to showcase their work. Our residents have presented at national and international conferences including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Clinical Orthopedic Society, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, International Society for Technology and Arthroplasty, Eastern Orthopedic Society, New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons, and many more. 

Research awards and social media

Our residents have won numerous awards for research projects they have presented and published. Awards received have included 1st place podium at NYSSOS, Maimonides Evening of Research, Northwell Resident Research Day, Benjamin A. Alman MD Award at Southern Orthopaedic Society, 3rd place at Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Conference, and Best Poster Award at American Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference. Our research has been featured on popular websites such as HealthDay.com and Medscape.com.

Maimonides orthopedic research experience (M.O.R.E)

In the spring of 2020, Drs. Jack Choueka, Afshin Razi and Rushabh Vakharia developed the Maimonides Orthopedic Research Experience (M.O.R.E.) for rising second year medical students interested in orthopedic surgery. This summer program exposes interested students to research, clinical experience, and mentorship. To date, over 35 students have completed the program. For more information and to fill out an application, please visit our application page.

Research fellowship

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York invites 4th year medical students interested in a career in orthopedic surgery to apply to a two-year funded position as a research fellow. The research fellow will work in close conjunction with Dr. Jack Choueka, Dr. Afshin Razi, and other Orthopedic faculty at Maimonides Medical Center. The fellow will be given the opportunity to attend daily educational conferences with the orthopaedic surgery residents, cadaver labs, and continue to expand their clinical acumen by shadowing and observing attendings and residents within the clinical setting. 

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